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Safety 2020 BMW 330e PHEV catches fire while charging in Czech Republic

2020 BMW 330e PHEV catches fire while charging in Czech Republic

The incident occurred while the car was being charged at a dealership in Prague.
By Andrei Nedelea 02 July 2020
Green Volvo BEVs to use Plugsurfing for public charging in Europe

Volvo BEVs to use Plugsurfing for public charging in Europe

Plugsurfing account and access to over 200,000 charging points to be included with every new all-electric Volvo.
By Mark Kane 26 June 2020
Green Jaguar launches wireless charging I-Pace taxi project in Norway

Jaguar launches wireless charging I-Pace taxi project in Norway

25 of the electric SUVs will hit the Norwegian capital's streets.
By James Fossdyke 26 June 2020
Green Latest update allows Tesla Model S/Model X to Supercharge at up to 225 kW

Latest update allows Tesla Model S/Model X to Supercharge at up to 225 kW

At 225 kW, the Model S/X almost matches the Model 3/Y (250 kW).
By Mark Kane 25 June 2020
Green Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

Electric car charging points now twice as numerous as petrol stations

The AA says the perceived lack of charging points is a myth.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2020
Green Fully Charged shows how quickly Tesla Powerwall reacts to a power cut

Fully Charged shows how quickly Tesla Powerwall reacts to a power cut

Since the home is secured from the power supply outages, it's time for experiments.
By Mark Kane 11 June 2020
Green Mercedes joins UK’s largest EV charging network

Mercedes joins UK’s largest EV charging network

Polar is now included in the subscription to Mercedes me Charge.
By Dominik Wilde 11 June 2020
Rumours Jaguar Land Rover to attract BYD battery investment in UK?

Jaguar Land Rover to attract BYD battery investment in UK?

According to rumours, JLR might use BYD battery cells that would be produced in the UK.
By Mark Kane 10 June 2020
Spy photos Mercedes-Benz EQS prototype spotted at a charging station - video

Mercedes-Benz EQS prototype spotted at a charging station - video

Sometimes you can spot unique vehicles at the IONITY chargers.
By Mark Kane 04 June 2020
Green Average of 55 cars per on-street charger across UK, study reveals

Average of 55 cars per on-street charger across UK, study reveals

Britain has just 4,453 on-street charging points.
By Dominik Wilde 03 June 2020
Celebrity / Entertainment Tesla CEO Elon Musk waits for Supercharger, meets owners and fans

Tesla CEO Elon Musk waits for Supercharger, meets owners and fans

The CEO doesn't get special treatment. He has to wait in line to charge just like everyone else.
By Steven Loveday 01 June 2020
Weird Finns attempt to charge Tesla Model X using bicycles

Finns attempt to charge Tesla Model X using bicycles

It might sound like a silly experiment, but its findings are concrete and insightful.
By Andrei Nedelea 26 May 2020
Green The UK's charging hotspots revealed

The UK's charging hotspots revealed

Christchurch in Dorset tops the list.
By Dominik Wilde 26 May 2020
Technology Britishvolt and AMTE Power outline plan for battery gigafactory in UK

Britishvolt and AMTE Power outline plan for battery gigafactory in UK

The UK is outside the European Union now but does not want to be outside of the battery industry.
By Mark Kane 25 May 2020
Range / Efficiency Could Tesla reveal a 700-mile Model 3? New battery tech may make this possible

Could Tesla reveal a 700-mile Model 3? New battery tech may make this possible

The focus seems to be on the million-mile battery, but what if Tesla surprised us with a 700-mile EV?
By Eric Loveday 22 May 2020
Patents Ford patents solar charging cocoon for its electric car: Will it be sold?

Ford patents solar charging cocoon for its electric car: Will it be sold?

The guys from MachEClub.com found the patent drawings and shared them with us.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 19 May 2020
Green UK drivers want green signs for electric car charging points

UK drivers want green signs for electric car charging points

Research shows the public want the signs to stand out more.
By James Fossdyke 05 May 2020
Range / Efficiency Tesla Supercharging Network named UK's best in new survey

Tesla Supercharging Network named UK's best in new survey

InstaVolt fast-charging network was "the best of the rest" once again.
By Mark Kane 23 April 2020
Autonomous Cars Aiways mobile charging robot receives several patents

Aiways mobile charging robot receives several patents

“Instead of drivers trying to find a charger, the charger will find them.”
By Mark Kane 21 April 2020
Technology MG ZS EV DC charging test: Peak is 76 kW, but not for long

MG ZS EV DC charging test: Peak is 76 kW, but not for long

Charging power stayed above 70 kW only to about 20% battery state-of-charge (SOC).
By Mark Kane 30 March 2020
Technology Tesla super battery: Million miles, ultra fast-charging, cheap, light

Tesla super battery: Million miles, ultra fast-charging, cheap, light

Battery technology is advancing quickly and Tesla seems to be ahead of all others.
By Eric Loveday 23 March 2020
Green Pod Point to deploy Tritium DC chargers across the UK

Pod Point to deploy Tritium DC chargers across the UK

Pod Point selected Tritium as a preferred DC fast charging supplier in an expected high-scale rollout.
By Mark Kane 23 March 2020
Green UK's first electric forecourt is under construction

UK's first electric forecourt is under construction

Electric Forecourt to offer 24 ultra-fast charging stands, a coffee shop, supermarket, high-speed internet and more.
By Mark Kane 12 March 2020
Green VW to partner with Centrica to provide home charging in UK

VW to partner with Centrica to provide home charging in UK

While buying an electric car, Volkswagen Group's brands will propose home charging installation by Centrica's British Gas.
By Mark Kane 08 March 2020
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