Tag: EV

Washington State launches EV incentive scheme

The US state of Washington has launched its instant EV rebate program, offering eligible EV buyers up to $9,000 in rebates.The program, which has $45 million worth of funding behind it, will run until...

Orange EV is transforming the yard shift 

Orange EV’s zero-emission Class 8 trucks are revolutionising yard operations with cutting-edge electric technology, slashing costs and boosting safety.Its trucks cut up to 2,500 tons of CO2 emissions per truck over 15 years, with...

Bolton Council waives fees for pavement charging installations

Bolton Council, in North West England, have decided to waive the fees to install pavement EV charging solutions, on a trial basis.Usually, residents would need to pay an additional £565 on top of the...

Volvo BEV sales up 157% in July, compared to July 2023

The latest sales figures from Volvo show a global growth in its fully-electric sales for July, compared to the same period last year.Additionally, 25% of the vehicles sold last month by the manufacturer were...

Volkswagen’s latest Transporter van goes electric

Volkswagen has revealed the seventh generation of its Transporter van, which will also be offered in fully electric form.Underneath, as part of the collaboration between Volkswagen and Ford, the new electric Transporter is actually...

Chinese firms snatch record 11% of Europe’s EV market as buyers race to beat tariffs

Chinese EVs grab 11% of Europe’s EV market share in June as buyers rush to beat new tariffs.SAIC, owner of MG, sold nearly 13,400 cars, surpassing BYD’s 4,000, with 40% of imports dealer-registered.State-owned SAIC,...

Audi A6 e-tron revealed: Audi’s most aerodynamic car, ever

As Audi expands its EV portfolio, this week it revealed its latest addition, the A6 e-tron.The A6 e-tron is the second electric car on Audi’s new ‘Premium Platform Electric’, following the Q6 e-tron.Order books...

Volkswagen ID.7 GTX performance EV goes on sale in the UK this week

The flagship electric model from Volkswagen has been on sale for a number of months now, but a sportier GTX variant is going on sale for the UK market this week.Starting on 1 August,...

Milence readies for UK entry with development of its first charging hub on British soil

Milence kicks off its debut UK hub in Immingham, launching phase one in November 2024.Positioned at Able Humber Port, the hub leverages Immingham’s top-notch road and rail links and rapid access to 170 million...

Renault ‘Relationship Breakdown Cover’ for its Scenic EV a press hit

Renault has succeeded at putting its fully-electric Scenic E-Tech at the front of British media, after an advertising and promotional campaign we can confidently say has never been done before.Renault’s ‘Relationship Breakdown Cover’ promotion...

Samsung shows off new solid state EV battery, with over 600 miles range

Samsung SDI, provider of electric vehicle batteries to OEMs such as Stellantis, Rivian, and BMW Group, have unveiled a new solid state battery in development for EVs.This battery pack, with double the energy density...

First UK council completes and approves Kerbo Charge trial

EV charging through pavement channels has officially been endorsed by a UK council, after West Berkshire Council completed its cross pavement charging trial, which was run in collaboration with pavement charging channel provider Kerbo...
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The Model 3 versus… the Model 3

I drive a Model 3 Long Range. I say I drive it, as I don’t own it, I lease it (from UK premium leasing provider, EZOO). Courtesy of the good people at Tesla, I...

EVs and sound: How manufacturers are making use of a silent drive

The relatively silent drive that EVs have brought over their ICE counterparts has raised both opportunities and challenges when it comes to noise.While manufacturers have been required by law for their EVs to generate...

Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein conquers London chaos to clinch Formula E championship title

Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein secures the Formula E championship in London.Oliver Rowland takes his first career victory in a dramatic finale, as Cassidy’s race ends with a puncture and Evans finishes as the runner-up again.Despite...

Volvo gets $208M boost to ramp up U.S. electric truck production

Volvo Technology of America receives $208 million grant from the Energy Department to accelerate U.S. electric truck production.Funding supports Volvo Group’s facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia, advancing their transition to zero-emission manufacturing.Initiative aims to...

Hyundai’s new IONIQ 5: Everything you need to know

Updated trim levels: IONIQ 5 now includes N Line and N Line S variants.Pricing starts at £39,900.Refreshed exterior styling retains IONIQ 5’s distinctive look.Hyundai IONIQ 5 Unveiled: Trim Upgrades, Pricing, and Refreshed StylingHyundai Motor...

UK EV charging network can power half a billion miles every day

UK’s EV charging network can power half a billion miles daily, with nearly a million charge points installed and a new public charge point added every 25 minutes.Infrastructure already supports 580 miles per EV...

New Renault electric van achieves near price parity with its ICE counterpart

Renault has opened the order books on the fully electric version of its popular Trafic van, available in a choice of two body types and heights.After the UK’s £5,000 Plug-in Van and Truck Grant...

EV SUMMIT 2024 comes to a close: The highlights of Tuesday

EV SUMMIT UK draws to a closeThe final day of the EV SUMMIT has come to a close, and what a way to round off what represented the most significant two-day gathering of over...

Charging towards the early mainstream with confidence: Day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024

Day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024 is over, and a key theme of consumer confidence came to the forefrontAnd just like that, day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024 is coming to a...

FIAT Grande Panda EV to start at under £22k

After unveiling its design last month, FIAT has revealed more details on its upcoming EV, the Grande Panda.The new car, in fully electric form, will target a starting price under £22,000 / €25,000, making...

Hongqi to launch two new EVs in Europe this year

China’s longest-running passenger car brand, Hongqi, has announced its plans to target European markets over the coming years, with a range of electric vehicles.Whilst the brand already sells EVs in Scandinavian countries, the manufacturer...

MG Cyber GTS concept revealed: A hardtop, four-seater take on the Cyberster

In a surprise reveal at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, MG revealed a concept car called the Cyber GTS.Looking very similar to the production Cyberster, the Cyber GTS does away with the canvas roof...
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