Tag: EV

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...
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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...

Rivian and Volkswagen launch their joint venture

Having already been in the works since the summer, Rivian and Volkswagen's EV-related joint venture has been launched, in a deal worth $5.8 billion - up from the $5 billion originally announced during the...

BYD nears Ford’s annual shipment figures, as EV push continues

BYD, a relative newcomer in the global automotive industry, has the chance to beat Ford when it comes to the number of cars shipped throughout 2024, helped by the manufacturer selling a record 500,000-plus...

Rimac Technology partners with new Saudi EV brand Ceer, to supply EV drive systems

Saudi Arabia's first EV brand, Ceer, a collaboration between the nation's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn, is set to release a number of BEVs for sale across the Middle East and North African region,...

UK’s used EV sales reach record high, up 57% year-on-year

The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) sales figures show that the UK's used car market has seen year-on-year growth for the seventh successive quarter, with the used market growing 4.3% between...

LiveWire and KYMCO unveil electric ‘maxi-scooter’ concept at EICMA

LiveWire has revealed a new urban-focussed, all-electric 'maxi-scooter', based on the same electric underpinnings as the existing LiveWire S2 electric motorbike.Unveiled at Milan's EICMA Motorcycle Show, the scooter will be targeted at the European...

Royal Enfield joins the electric motorbike segment with ‘Flying Flea’ sub-brand

India-owned motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has entered the fully-electric motorbike segment, with the launch of a new urban-focussed sub-brand which will exclusively offer electric options.The first to arrive will be the Flying Flea C6,...

Suzuki reveals its first BEV, the e VITARA, with Toyota-badged variant arriving soon

Suzuki has unveiled its first mass production BEV, the e VITARA.An all-electric take on its longstanding popular SUV model, the Vitara, this new model is based on an EV-native platform, co-developed with both Toyota...

Tesla Model Y 2024 review: Living with a long-range EV

Tesla recently rejigged the specifications of its Model 3 and Model Y EVs, offering new rear-wheel-driven, long-range variants of the best selling duo. For the Model Y in particular, that means the entry level...

BCA introduces EV battery health grading for increased buyer confidence

Vehicle remarketer, BCA, is introducing an EV battery health grading service for its UK market, as the number of used EVs it is selling at auction to both dealers and private individuals continues to...
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