New E10 petrol launches on garage forecourts from today (01-09) with a warning that some cars may not be compatible with the new upgrade.
The new fuel contains up to 10% bioethanol, replacing E5 that has up to 5% -
The difference between E10 and E5 is that E5 contains just 5% of renewable ethanol, whereas the new edition contains 10%, reducing the amount of vehicle emissions produced.
E10 petrol is already widely used around the world, including across Europe, the US and Australia.
All cars made after 2011 should be fine to fill up with E10, as well as the majority of vehicles made since the late 1990s.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has been dealing with an increase in fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, especially in e-bikes and e-scooters.
Avon and Somerset Police, in collaboration with Somerset’s Domestic Abuse Service and Somerset Council, have launched a new initiative to improve the support given to domestic abuse victims.