Cheap electric batteries ‘three years away’, according to Tesla
Elon Musk has offered an update on the company’s technology during the firm’s “Battery Day” event.
Airbus looks to hydrogen planes for future
Plans for zero-emission commercial aircraft have been outlined by Airbus including its new ZEROe hydrogen concept.
VW to offer three years ‘free’ charging for ID.4 owners
Vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen is to offer owners of its ID.4 compact electric SUV with three years of “unlimited” charging in the USA.
Peugeot EVs sold to UK police and fire services
Demand for Peugeot electric vehicles has been significant from the UK police and fire services, the manufacturer has claimed.
Speedy to use electric taxis for tool delivery
UK hire company Speedy has announced plans for a trial and test phase to deliver equipment and tools via the London Electric Vehicle Company.
70% of drivers would prefer to ‘try out’ EV before buying
The majority of UK consumers would prefer to trial an EV through a lease deal for several years before committing to the technology, according to a new report. The study, undertaken by consumer media brand Auto Trader, claimed than 70% would prefer a 2 to 3 year lease on an EV rather than purchasing such […]
Plans to bring forward petrol and diesel ban to 2030
Claims have circulated that the government is planning to bring forward a ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles to 2030.
Hydrogen fuel-cell support from China
Policy has been set out by China to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Ofgem considers powers to cut off at-home EV charging
New powers are being considered by Ofgem to restrict the demand caused by high draining devices, such as electric vehicles, at home.
Scots govt launch LEZ mobility fund
Plans have been outlined to help businesses and local residents to replace vehicles when Low Emission Zones (LEZ) are introduced in Scotland.
Daimler unveils fuel-cell truck
The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 demonstrates flexible long-distance haulage operations with ranges of up to 1,000km on a single tank of hydrogen.
Volvo EV offshoot Polestar reveals climate impact
The electric performance brand Polestar has announced plans to publish details of the climate impact of its electric vehicles.