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NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in Europe
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
EV cost more important than environment, study finds
More than half (51%) of Brits would choose an electric car over petrol or diesel if they could save money, with eco credentials proving less important, new research from OVO Energy shows.
Tritium announces major European expansion
Tritium has opened a new sales, service, training and testing facility for Europe in Amsterdam, Netherlands as it commits to the European EV market.
Emissions and air pollution to be discussed at LowCVP Conference
LowCVP’s 2018 ‘Moving North’ Conference will focus on the challenge of cutting carbon emissions and air pollution, and seizing the business opportunities for automotive and fuel supply companies in the Northern Powerhouse.
Battery-powered cars observe sales slump
In the first two months of 2018, fewer than 1,000 battery electric vehicles were sold in the UK – 34% less than in the same period in 2017, latest figures from the SMMT revealed.
250-miles range in 15 minutes promised by Porsche’s new EV
Porsche reveals second electric car concept with 800V system, enabling 250-mile range in 15 minutes.
Jaguar I-Pace pricing, range and final spec revealed
Jaguar has revealed pricing, a near-300-mile range and final production specification for its first electric vehicle; the I-Pace.
Dyson seeks additional 300 automotive workforce for EV project
Dyson is looking to employ a further 300 people in “automotive” positions, as it works towards developing its first electric vehicle.
Chargemaster predicts half a million EVs on UK roads by 2020
Chargemaster forecasts half a million EVs will be on UK roads and more than one million public charging sessions per year on its Polar network by 2020.
Long Termers: Toyota C-HR Hybrid Excel
For a cross-country European road trip, the C-HR might not seem to be the ideal tool for the job, with hybrids typically considered as being more at home in a city.
Next-gen Toyota hybrids to offer all-wheel drive
Toyota has announced a variety of new engine and transmission technology, the core of which will see its next-generation hybrids offering all-wheel drive.
Mazda’s 2019 EV to get rotary range extender
Mazda has confirmed its first electric car will be available with an optional range extender; the first rotary engine fitted to its production models since the RX-8 coupe was discontinued in 2012.
Hyundai Kona Electric details leaked ahead of reveal
Hyundai has begun taking pre-orders for the Kona Electric in South Korea, hinting at a model range which is likely to be echoed when it launches in Europe this summer.
Byton partners with Aurora for self-driving technology
Byton announced a partnership with Aurora in order to help the fledgling electric vehicle marker incorporate level 4 (L4) autonomous-driving vehicle capabilities.
Jaguar I-Pace to offer 250 miles in 45 minutes
Jaguar has confirmed its first electric car will be able to charge from 0-80% in 45 minutes, offering an approximate range of 250 miles.
£9.8m funding for 1,000 V2G chargers
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy minister Richard Harrington has awarded £9.8m for a Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) demonstrator project.
PSA to electrify across all brands and reenter US market
PSA Group CEO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that every model of PSA vehicle will be offered with electrification as an option, at the Automotive News World Congress in Detroit.
MFG and ChargePoint Services to install 200 rapid forecourt chargers
ChargePoint Services and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) are rolling out rapid chargers across the GeniePoint Network and expect to have 200 by the end of 2018.
Schnieder Electric refines electricity distribution for businesses
Schneider Electric has launched a 54-product distribution range for multi-occupancy buildings, catering for plug-in vehicles.
