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Southern Counties Express completes Kenworth T680 fuel cell electric vehicle demonstration in Southern California

Siemens collaborates with Ford on customized electric vehicle charger for all-electric F-150 Lightning retail customers

Toyota Revs Up Hybrid And Electric Vehicle Production With Smart Assembly Line Robots

Zenobē secures up to £241 million in “first of its kind” debt structure to aid growth plans in the Electric Vehicle (‘EV’) sector

Delhi Government To Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations At All State-Run Offices

Bridgestone collaborates with Scoobic to provide premium tyres, maintenance and telematics for its electric vehicles, and boost sustainable last-mile mobility

Volvo announces £808m investment in next-generation electric vehicle production

Mack launches Vehicle-as-a-Service (VaaS) program for battery electric vehicles

Battery swapping policy proposed for electric vehicles in Union Budget 2022 India

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Ford is planning to launch two new dedicated electric vehicle platforms

‘Iconic’ British street scene hopes for electric vehicle charge points

Buying a used electric vehicle could save thousands over the course of ownership

Ofgem to invest £300m in electric vehicle charging expansion

Daimler plans to rename itself Mercedes-Benz to focus on electric vehicles

Daimler has announced that it will rename itself Mercedes-Benz in the not too distant future. The name change will come as part of a big shift in the company’s structure, which will see Daimler Trucks split off to become a ...

The electric vehicles that hold their resale value the most

The Volkswagen e-Golf depreciates less than any other electric vehicle, according to new research. The popular hatchback beat off tough competition from a variety of Tesla models to take top spot. Analysis of the used car market by insurance comparison ...

Mercedes-Benz Thailand Mulling Incentives For Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Thailand is studying the feasibility of applying for Thailand’s Board of Investments (BoI) incentive scheme for electric vehicles, having already secured incentive packages for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) and lithium-ion battery projects. Bangkok Post reports that newly appointed Mercedes-Benz ...

Ford Mustang Mach-E sets electric vehicle efficiency record

Ford has claimed a new Guinness World Record as its Mustang Mach-E SUV achieved the lowest energy consumption in an electric car. The record was achieved on a run from John O’Groats Land’s End, the most northern and southern points ...

Government has been warned that the National Grid needs bolstering to cope with electric vehicle demand

The Transport Committee has warned that the National Grid must be strengthened if it is to cope with the strain of millions of electric vehicles needing to be charged. In a new report, it questioned whether the ‘Government’s current plans ...

Ford takes electric vehicle charging world records to three

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has achieved two more Guinness World Records, taking its tally to three. In July, the electric SUV achieved an efficiency record by consuming the least energy by an electric vehicle on a run between John O’Groats ...

Six-in-10 drivers would consider buying an electric vehicle next year

Sixty-one per cent of UK motorists would consider an electric vehicle if they were buying a new or used car in 2022. Young drivers were the most likely to consider an EV, with 79 per cent of 18 to 24-year-olds ...

Number of electric vehicles on UK roads outnumbers plug-in hybrids for the first time

A new milestone has been reached in the car industry’s switch to zero-emission motoring. The number of electric vehicles on UK roads has overtaken plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) for the first time following a surge in interest. Analysis by recovery ...

This is the bZ4X, Toyota’s first purpose-built electric vehicle

Toyota has revealed the bZ4X, the firm’s first purpose-built electric vehicle and the opening model in its new Beyond Zero sub-brand. It’s the first in a series of ‘bZ’ models built on a new, dedicated electric vehicle platform co-developed with ...

Kia will launch seven new electric vehicles by 2027

Kia has completed its brand overhaul by announcing its long-term plan for the future, which will include seven new electric vehicles going on sale by 2027. The South Korean firm recently unveiled its new, modernised logo and has today confirmed ...

Calls for 50 per cent tax on polluting cars to encourage electric vehicles sales

The most polluting cars should be sold with a 50 per cent tax to encourage motorists to switch to electric vehicles, according to a sustainable energy research organisation. The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic ...

Plans for £2.6bn electric vehicle battery plant on old coal-burning site

Plans have been announced to build Britain’s biggest electric vehicle battery plant on the site where a coal-burning power station once stood. Britishvolt will invest £2.6 billion in the project in Blyth, Northumberland, creating 3,000 jobs and reportedly representing the ...

EU’s electric vehicle plan ‘far removed from reality’, warn car makers

The European Union’s plan to have 30 million zero-emission vehicles on the road by 2030 is ‘far removed from today’s reality’, according to a leading automotive industry body. The European Commission has laid out its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Package, ...

The Hummer has been reborn as an electric vehicle

The Hummer name has been revived in the form of a large electric SUV. The GMC Hummer EV has finally broken cover, revealing a model that wears styling inspired by the classic models but with a more sleek, modern look. ...

New Tesla battery technology will lead to affordable electric vehicle

Tesla’s next-generation technology will see batteries become much more powerful and less expensive within three years. That’s according to the firm’s boss Elon Musk, who also used the announcement to tease a sub-£20,000 model. Speaking at the firm’s much-hyped Battery ...

Car dealers trial green number plates on electric vehicles

Nissan dealers are fitting green number plates to electric vehicles to give motorists a preview of what they could look like when they are launched. The plates have a distinctive green rectangle on the left-hand side to highlight that a ...

Electric vehicles cheaper to own than petrol or diesel equivalents

Electric vehicles are cheaper to own and run compared with combustion-engined equivalents, according to new research. Over the lifetime of a vehicle, an electric car works out at around £107 cheaper per year compared with a standard petrol or diesel ...

Electric vehicle owners can pay for parking using electricity

Electric vehicle owners visiting Nissan’s Pavilion exhibition space in Yokohama, Japan, can now pay for parking by discharging their battery. The Pavilion has been built to showcase the firm’s innovations in the mobility sector, and the parking programme is part ...

Number of electric vehicle charge points five times greater than in 2015

The number of electric vehicle charge points has surged in recent years, with a five-fold increase in five years. Official figures show there were 18,265 public charge points in the UK, with 3,206 of these being rapid chargers. This also ...

Call for creation of ministerial position to help boost electric vehicle sales

Ford has called for the creation of a “minister for electrification” in the UK to help boost electric car take-up, as research suggests widespread confusion around the vehicles persist. According to a survey commissioned by the car maker of 2,000 ...

Apple and Hyundai Building an Electric Vehicle Together

Will Apple and Hyundai be building an electric car together? Apple's on and off attempts to build their own electric car has been going on since 2014, but the news of Apple and Hyundai being in preliminary discussions on building ...

Toyota To Produce Hybrid Electric Vehicles In Malaysia For Malaysia

UMW Toyota is injecting more funds into their manufacturing in Malaysia with an eye on producing mass hybrid electric vehicles (HEV) locally. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just announced that it will be investing RM270 million into expanding its assembly plant to facilitate ...

Sales of electric vehicles are surging at the expense of diesels

More than double the number of electric vehicles have already been sold this year compared with the whole of 2019. The latest new vehicle registration figures show that 86,291 electric vehicles have been registered between January 1 and November 30 ...

The best electric vehicles for road trips revealed

Many modern electric vehicles can now travel impressive distances on each charge, but if you’re planning a really long road trip, it can take a lot of forethought. However, new research suggests that buying a Tesla is your best bet ...

Kia promises to have seven electric vehicles on sale by 2026

Kia has announced an update to the ‘three core pillars’ of its business, promising 11 electrified models including seven fully electric vehicles within five years. The South Korean car maker has been ‘reborn’ in 2021, with a new logo and ...

MG will continue to offer higher electric vehicle discount after government cuts grant

Buyers of MG’s electric vehicles will continue to receive £3,000 off the full price until the end of the month. Until this week, anyone buying an electric vehicle worth up to £50,000 would get £3,000 off the price. However, without ...

Government urged to cut VAT from electric vehicles to encourage uptake

The government should remove the VAT from electric vehicles to encourage motorists into them, according to a leading industry body. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) points to the fact that private EV sales accounted for less than ...

Vauxhall reduces electric vehicle pricing so customers can still use the plug-in car grant

Vauxhall is the latest car manufacturer to announce updated pricing for its electric vehicles after the government changed the rules for its green car incentives. The Plug-in Car Grant is designed to encourage motorists to buy zero-emission vehicles by providing ...

Ford could build more electric vehicles on Volkswagen’s platform

Ford could build multiple electric vehicles using Volkswagen Group’s ‘MEB’ platform, its European president has hinted. The two companies already have an engineering partnership that gives Ford access to the platform for an EV that’s expected in 2023, with spy ...

Thailand Mulls Overhauling Excise Duties To Boost EV Car Sales

The Thai Excise Department is considering a total revamp of the automotive excise duty tax structure to boost the sales of EVs and reduce the country’s dependency on fossil fuels. The Bangkok Posts reports that the tax restructuring will depend ...

Proton Can Build A Full-Electric Vehicle, But Would They Want To?

Proton is unquestionably riding on a high at the moment – having two of the most popular SUVs on the market, and their Saga seemingly selling more by the minute – they’re en route to capping off yet another great ...

Rolls-Royce hints at ‘historic’ electric vehicle announcement

Rolls-Royce says a ‘historic announcement’ is coming from the luxury firm this week, and strongly suggested it could be related to electric vehicles. In a press release, the British luxury firm said an announcement was coming, before going on to ...

Electric vehicle start-up begins production at Coventry factory

The first production-specification prototypes from an electric vehicle start-up have now begun construction in the UK. Volta Trucks is an electric vehicle manufacturer founded four years ago. It’s based in Stockholm, Sweden but has a production facility in Coventry. It’s ...

A road surface that can charge electric vehicles on the move is being tested in Italy

A road surface that could revolutionise electric vehicle charging is undergoing testing in northern Italy. The Arena del Futuro (Arena of the Future) is a 1,050-metre long circuit built just off the A35 motorway about 40 miles east of Milan. ...

UMW Toyota Motor To Introduce Hybrid Electric Vehicles In Malaysia

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has made it official. It will be producing and introducing Toyota vehicles with the latest Hybrid Electric technology in Malaysia. Toyota Motor Corporation is not a newbie in hybrid technology, having started in 1997. Although ...

BMW Malaysia Opens Pre-Booking For New BMW iX xDrive40 and iX xDrive40 Sport Electric Vehicles

BMW Malaysia has released some details of the BMW range of i electric vehicles as it opens up pre-booking and registration of interest to the public for the new BMW iX xDrive40 and BMW iX xDrive40 Sport. The introduction ...

UMW Toyota Motor To Invest In Production Of Hybrid Electric Vehicles

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that it is making additional investments to prepare its production facility for the mass production of Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV). It plans to spend another RM270 million into expanding its current manufacturing operations ...

Electric vehicle sales drive up nickel, cobalt and lithium prices

LONDON — Accelerating sales of electric vehicles have fueled a scramble for nickel, cobalt and lithium, propelling prices of the battery materials to multi-year highs. Phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) cars in favor of electric vehicles is part of ...

Mazda Electric Vehicle To Debut At 2019 Tokyo Motor Show

Mazda CX-30 The first mass-production battery electric vehicle by Mazda Motor Corporation is expected to make its debut at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show (23 October – 4 November). This battery electric vehicle will be a completely new model, ...

Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Your Own Working Backyard Electric Train

Admit it, you know it’d be fun to be chief engineer on your own train. You’ve probably never even thought about it before, but if I said “Here, have your own train. Go nuts!”, you’d jump at it. I ...

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