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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
Green UK: Slow charger rollout may

UK: Slow charger rollout may "hinder" electric car adoption, RAC warns

The RAC says there aren't enough rapid chargers to support electric car uptake.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2022
Pricing Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS on sale this week with prices from £52k

Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV vRS on sale this week with prices from £52k

vRS models get 295 bhp and lowered suspension, plus some exterior tweaks.
By James Fossdyke 16 February 2022
Safety Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

Almost half UK drivers would take an electric car driving lesson

The AA says the Highway Code should include more information on electric vehicles (EVs).
By James Fossdyke 15 February 2022
Commercial Vehicles UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

UK van market suffers in January after bumper month last year

But estimates suggest 2022 will still be a strong year for the industry.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Industry UK: Mixed results for new car market in January amid ongoing troubles

UK: Mixed results for new car market in January amid ongoing troubles

Sales were up 27.5 percent on January 2021, but down 22.9 percent on pre-pandemic January 2020.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Government MPs say new tax needed as electric car numbers rise

MPs say new tax needed as electric car numbers rise

A cross-party group has suggested road pricing as an alternative.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2022
Teasers Norwegian startup Fresco shows eight-seater 620-mile EV

Norwegian startup Fresco shows eight-seater 620-mile EV

The company’s new vehicle is not a saloon, but a large crossover/people carrier called XL.
By Brian Potter 04 February 2022
Motorsport.com Chilton becomes development driver for Speirling EV car

Chilton becomes development driver for Speirling EV car

Max Chilton has joined McMurtry Automotive as head development driver as the company seeks to develop the “ultimate electric track car”
By David Malsher 04 February 2022
Technology Koenigsegg's Quark E-Motor makes 355 bhp

Koenigsegg's Quark E-Motor makes 355 bhp

It is presented next to a 330 millilitre can of energy drink for scale, to emphasise its tininess.
By Brian Potter 02 February 2022
Pricing Volkswagen ID.5 goes on sale in the UK with prices from £50,550

Volkswagen ID.5 goes on sale in the UK with prices from £50,550

The high-performance GTX Max model will come in at £58,640.
By James Fossdyke 28 January 2022
Manufacturing / Production Bentley's first EV officially confirmed for production in 2025

Bentley's first EV officially confirmed for production in 2025

The Crewe automaker wants to be fully electric and carbon neutral by 2030.
By Brian Potter 27 January 2022
Rumours Lamborghini's first EV coming in 2028 as four-seat crossover

Lamborghini's first EV coming in 2028 as four-seat crossover

It will be followed by the second-gen Urus.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2022
Green RAC starts using electric breakdown patrol vans

RAC starts using electric breakdown patrol vans

The Renault Zoe Van is being trialled as a patrol vehicle.
By James Fossdyke 25 January 2022
Green AA calls for Highway Code change over charge point uncertainty

AA calls for Highway Code change over charge point uncertainty

The organisation's research suggests a third of drivers are not confident using an electric car charger.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2022
Corporate / Financial Stellantis CEO says politicians, not automakers pushing for EVs

Stellantis CEO says politicians, not automakers pushing for EVs

The company will announce a new strategic plan on March 1.
By Brian Potter 21 January 2022
Industry Which EVs are most anticipated and desired according to Google?

Which EVs are most anticipated and desired according to Google?

The Tesla Roadster is the most anticipated EV based on Google search data, just ahead of the Tesla Cybertruck.
By Brian Potter 18 January 2022
Government Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

Analysis shows going electric will cost the UK Treasury £5bn

The move to electric cars means fewer people will be paying fuel duty.
By James Fossdyke 18 January 2022
Industry Renault to become electric-only brand in Europe by 2030

Renault to become electric-only brand in Europe by 2030

The announcement was made by the company's CEO.
By Anthony Karr 15 January 2022
Green UK: Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer MPVs ditch diesel and go electric-only

UK: Citroen Berlingo and SpaceTourer MPVs ditch diesel and go electric-only

The two MPVs will now only be offered in zero-emission electric form.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2022
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