Natalie Middleton
Renault reveals plans for upmarket hybrid coupé-SUV
Renault has teased its upmarket coupé-SUV, intended to provide a “standard setter” in the sector when it arrives at the end of 2023.
EV tyre wear down to drivers not vehicles, warns Red
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is down to the driver, Red Corporate Driver Training has claimed.
Osprey goes live with ultra-rapid charging hub in Essex
Osprey Charging has opened a new ultra-rapid charging hub on the A127 in Essex.
Dundee opens new EV charging hub with ‘world-first’ innovation
Dundee City Council (DCC) has opened a brand-new EV charging hub, centred around accessibility and featuring latest innovations.
New smart EV charger and free charging app launches
A new home EV charger and free smart charging app that can cut energy bills and carbon emissions are now available.
First Hydrogen LCV beats range expectations in real-world tests
A hydrogen fuel cell-powered LCV from First Hydrogen is exceeding expectations, including on driving range, in real-world tests currently underway.
e-fuels “won’t fundamentally change future powertrain mix in Europe”, says ICDP
The rise of carbon-neutral e-fuels could offer a reprieve to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, but battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and possibly hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) will likely be the core powertrains … Read More »
Ford reveals E-Tourneo Courier electric MPV
Ford has revealed its new Tourneo Courier MPV, which will launch in internal combustion engine guise later this year followed by the fully electric variant in 2024.
Tesla axes right-hand-drive Model S and Model X
Tesla has stopped sales of its right-hand drive Model S and Model X in the UK and other markets “for the foreseeable future”.
Government announces £77m for new zero-emission vehicle projects
Zero-emission projects on vehicles including vans, fire engines and ambulances have received a boost with the announcement of more than £77m in joint government and industry funding.
New-generation Honda CR-V gains plug-in hybrid option
Honda’s sixth-generation CR-V SUV has made its debut for Europe, gaining a plug-in hybrid powertrain for the first time plus latest driver assistance tech.
Honda ZR-V hybrid crossover due this autumn
Honda has revealed its all-new ZR-V crossover, due on sale this autumn as a hybrid rival to the Nissan Qashqai.
Honda e:Ny1 revealed as brand’s next fully electric car
Honda has revealed its second fully electric vehicle for Europe, dubbed e:Ny1 and with up to 256 miles (412km) of range.
Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid SUV prices announced as orders open
Renault’s Austral E-Tech full hybrid SUV is now available to order, priced from £34,695.
Volkswagen previews high-performance ID.7 GTX
Volkswagen has given a flavour of its upcoming ID.7 GTX variant, which is due next year and will provide a flagship for the sporty saloon.
RAC wins deal for Onto’s 6,000-strong EV subscription fleet
Electric car subscription service Onto has signed up the RAC for mobile fleet servicing and roadside assistance.
TfL awards first contract as part of new project for electric charging points on public land
Transport for London (TfL) has signed the first deal in its plans to further expand the capital’s charging infrastructure.
Ubitricity reaches milestone of 7,000 charge points live across UK
Charge point operator Ubitricity has reached the landmark of having installed 7,000 public EV charge points across the UK.
BP Pulse exits direct-to-consumer home charging marketplace
BP Pulse has announced that it’s stopped selling home charge units directly to consumers and will instead focus on public and fleet charging.
Lack of government fiscal support hampering EV uptake, says Logistics UK
More support is needed for operators to go electric if the logistics sector is to decarbonise effectively, in line with the Government’s 2050 net zero deadline.
