Tag: EV
The Green Grocer: What next for Tesco’s sustainability story?
As the largest supermarket retailer in the UK, Tesco, which has over 3,600 stores across the country, is in a prime position to decarbonise its operations - particularly when it comes to the transportation...
Hyundai promotes EVs to the mainstream with new Gran Turismo collaboration
The Hyundai 'N' performance division has began promoting EVs to a mainstream audience through the video game sector, with a collaboration launched with PlayStation racing game, Gran Turismo 7.Starting with Hyundai's fully-electric IONIQ 5...
Skoda reaches milestone of 1 million EV battery systems built for Volkswagen Group
Skoda Auto has reached a significant milestone in its EV journey, after producing the one millionth battery system at its Mladá Boleslav plant in Czechia.The plant, which initially began battery systems for plug-in hybrid...
Polestar 3 Single motor certified with segment-leading 438 mile range
Swedish EV manufacturer, Polestar, has added a new entry-level option to its Polestar 3 range, with the addition of a long range, single motor variant, which makes it both the longest range Polestar 3...
Milence opens its first German truck charging locations
Electric truck charge point operator, Milence, has now expanded to Germany, with the opening of two new charging hubs, helping facilitate the use of electric HGVs on key routes between Berlin, southern Germany, and...
CrowdCharge research shows reduction in EV running costs compared to ICE
New data from charging technology specialists CrowdCharge has revealed the high savings that EV drivers can reap from both smart charging and V2G tariffs - which reduce the price of home charging, which is...
1/4 of new cars sold in UK last month were fully electric
A significant 25.25% of new cars sold in the UK in November were fully-electric models, according to New AutoMotive's latest monthly electric car count.The figure indicates that BEVs are getting ever closer to overtaking...
The UK hits ‘peak petrol’, as EV sales rise and petrol car sales fall
The UK consumer transition to electric vehicles continues to drive foward, with Auto Trader's latest forecast indicating that the number of petrol cars on the road - not just new petrol cars sold -...
Jaguar’s EV relaunch: PR genius?
Before Jaguar unveiled its EV coupe concept in Miami this week, marking the rebirth of the Jaguar brand for the all-electric era, launched a video campaign beforehand - which, notably, did not feature any...
Electrogenic unveils EV conversion kit for the 35 year old Mazda MX-5
British electric vehicle conversion specialists, Electrogenic, have added another car model to a growing list of plug-and-play EV conversion kits that it offers, with a conversion kit now added for the original, mark one...
U.S. Department of Energy commits $7.54bn loan to Stellantis and Samsung SDI EV battery factories
The U.S. Department of Energy this week confirmed that it has offered a conditional loan, worth $7.54 billion, to Starplus Energy: the EV battery joint venture between Stellantis and Samsung SDI.The loan is designed...
Zapmap annual EV survey reveals increased satisfaction in public EV charging
The annual EV charging survey from Zapmap, which was conducted during October, has revealed a number of valuable insights into the behaviours and opinions of electric car owners in the UK, particularly around the...
Jaguar EV concept leaked hours ahead of reveal
Jaguar recently discontinued the sale of all new cars in its home market of the UK, including the electric I-PACE, ahead of the brand's rebirth as an all-electric marque by 2026.This was followed by...
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares resigns, with replacement arriving in 2025
Stellantis CEO, Carlos Tavares, who has held the position since Stellantis' creation from the merge of PSA Group and FCA back in 2021, is stepping down from the position with immediate effect.Previously, Tavares was...
UK government confirms 2030 EV mandate, but ‘flexibilities’ to be made
UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Jonathan Reynolds, addressed the audience at the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders annual dinner on Tuesday evening.In his speech, Reynolds once again confirmed what Transport...
Adam Barmby joins HMC Group as Chief Technology Officer
EAV founder and CEO, Adam Barmby, is joining Indian mobility group, Hero Motors Company (HMC) Group, as its new Chief Technology Officer.HMC Group already has a large presence across the ebike, automotive, electric, and...
CUPRA to sell EVs in the U.S. market by 2030
Volkswagen Group challenger brand, CUPRA, is hoping to take its record European sales to North America, with the brand confirming its plans to sell vehicles in the U.S. by 2030.The news comes as CUPRA...
Mercedes-owned YASA partners with Lamborghini, creating electric drive motors
Electric motor technology firm YASA, which began as a spin out from Oxford University before growing and being acquired by Mercedes-Benz AG back in 2021, has had an ongoing partnership with Automobili Lamborghini since...
Hyundai IONIQ 9 revealed, the firm’s largest EV yet
Hyundai has added a flagship electric SUV to its IONIQ lineup, with the reveal of the IONIQ 9 - both the largest EV and largest car ever released by the manufacturer.This seven-seat EV is...
UK government meets with EV industry, stands firm on 2030 mandate
The UK government will remain committed to the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, which was confirmed after a roundtable discussion between Transport Secretary Louise Haigh, Business and Trade...
BYD produces its 10 millionth EV
After Chinese automaker BYD passed the milestone of 9 million EVs built in September, the company has already reached the impressive 10 million mark, just two months later.The 10 millionth NEV to be delivered...
Mercedes-Benz details its future electric drivetrain, capable of over 460 miles between charges
Ahead of the updated Mercedes-Benz CLA reveal, which arrives next year and will have the option of a fully-electric powertrain for the first time, the manufacturer has given more details on the all-new EV...
UK government reiterates commitment to ZEV mandate ahead of automotive talks
The UK's transport secretary, Louise Haigh, is set to reiterate the UK government's commitment to the ZEV mandate, with the transport secretary meeting automotive leaders in the EV industry this week.This push kicks off...
Zapmap reveals the UK’s best ultra-rapid charging networks in 2024
Following a survey conducted last month, which interviewed more than 3,700 BEV drivers in the UK, Zapmap has revealed its annual satisfaction ratings across the numerous ultra-rapid charging networks available in the country.Respondents to...