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Industry UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

UK used car market on the up amid surge in demand for electric cars

But the market is still slightly below pre-pandemic levels.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022
Green Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

Almost half of Brits would not consider an electric car

NFU Mutual study shows charging and range concerns top the reasons for sticking with petrol and diesel.
By James Fossdyke 18 May 2022
Industry Study: EV adoption rate too slow to prevent the worst of climate change

Study: EV adoption rate too slow to prevent the worst of climate change

Apparently, the main reason why we’re not transitioning to EVs more quickly is still because of the infrastructure.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2022
Rumours General Motors could return to Europe as EV-only automaker

General Motors could return to Europe as EV-only automaker

CEO Mary Barra says there's potential in Europe's EV market.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
Official Stellantis will produce electric cars in Serbia

Stellantis will produce electric cars in Serbia

The group intends to produce in Serbia a new electric model, starting in 2024.
By Brian Potter 02 May 2022
News Lexus wants to sell one million EVs annually by 2030

Lexus wants to sell one million EVs annually by 2030

One million very good looking EVs if they're anything like the brand's most recent concepts.
By Brian Potter 26 April 2022
Industry BMW CEO once again warns that going all-electric is not a good idea

BMW CEO once again warns that going all-electric is not a good idea

Oliver Zipse said at the New York Auto Show there was still a market for ICE cars, adding that companies should not focus only on EVs.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Pricing UK: Peugeot tweaks Rifter pricing to make base model eligible for plug-in grant

UK: Peugeot tweaks Rifter pricing to make base model eligible for plug-in grant

The range now starts from £30,450.
By James Fossdyke 14 April 2022
Green Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche connected 5 Taycan's to the German power grid to see if they can help support electricity demands.
By Chris Okula 10 April 2022
Government Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

The government wants a tenfold increase in charging points by 2030.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Technology Mercedes exec doesn't think EVs will get cheaper anytime soon - report

Mercedes exec doesn't think EVs will get cheaper anytime soon - report

Material for batteries is expensive, and demand could outstrip available supplies.
By Brian Potter 07 April 2022
Official Honda and GM announce shared EV platform, first model arrives in 2027

Honda and GM announce shared EV platform, first model arrives in 2027

They are negotiating collaboration on future batteries, too.
By Brian Potter 06 April 2022
Industry Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

Electric vehicle cost may go up due to Russian invasion

One study predicts that it could cost manufacturers up to $8,000 more to make an EV battery pack by the end of 2022.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
Teasers Newcomer Deus Automobiles teases upcoming electric hypercar

Newcomer Deus Automobiles teases upcoming electric hypercar

It is going to be unveiled in New York next month.
By Brian Potter 17 March 2022
Safety Half UK drivers

Half UK drivers "concerned" about safety of EV battery repairs

New survey shows drivers worry about the safety of electric car battery replacements after accidents.
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2022
04:15 Official Ford splits in two: Model E division for EVs, Blue for petrol

Ford splits in two: Model E division for EVs, Blue for petrol

The Model E division will also handle advanced driving tech and will create a new vehicle shopping experience.
By Brian Potter 03 March 2022
Industry Hyundai announces 11 new EVs by 2030, Genesis to launch 6

Hyundai announces 11 new EVs by 2030, Genesis to launch 6

The South Korean company wants to start selling 1.87 million BEVs annually by the end of the decade.
By Brian Potter 03 March 2022
Official Stellantis plans 100 percent electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030

Stellantis plans 100 percent electric vehicle sales in Europe by 2030

The US lineup would be 50 percent electric under the company's Dare Forward 2030 plan.
By Brian Potter 02 March 2022
Rumours Volvo planning five EVs, two plug-in hybrids for the years ahead

Volvo planning five EVs, two plug-in hybrids for the years ahead

The first new EV will be launched next year.
By Brian Potter 28 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Europe: Electric truck market almost tripled In 2021

Volvo Trucks sells more than any other manufacturer.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
Green Fiat will become purely electric in Europe in 2027

Fiat will become purely electric in Europe in 2027

A new EV is joining the Fiat lineup in 2022 or 2023.
By Brian Potter 24 February 2022
Safety UK traffic officers get new kit to help move broken-down cars more quickly

UK traffic officers get new kit to help move broken-down cars more quickly

National Highways has given its patrols 'skates' and battery boosters to help move stricken vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2022
Green UK: Car industry calls for

UK: Car industry calls for "binding targets" in charge point rollout

A leading industry body says the scheme would improve consumer confidence.
By James Fossdyke 23 February 2022
Industry Ford denies EV spinoff, reportedly plans brand reorganisation

Ford denies EV spinoff, reportedly plans brand reorganisation

Ford CEO Jim Farley is said to plan a separation of the EV business internally as its own unit.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
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