Researchers in California have discovered a cheaper and greener way to produce long-range lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, using fossilised algae.
More than 30 private sector companies in New Zealand have committed to switching at least a third of their fleet to electric vehicles by 2019 – set to increase the country’s EV
A nationwide smart charging project has begun in the Netherlands, with the aim of establishing a set of international standards for the technology.
Despite its futuristic styling, the BMW i3 was a big step towards normalising electric vehicle ownership when it launched three years ago. Not only was the ‘megacity car’ a clever product –
Sales of petrol and diesel cars in Germany could be banned by 2030, under proposals approved in the Bundesrat (Federal Council) this month.
Mercedes-Benz is to launch an entire family of electric vehicles under an EQ sub-brand, previewed as a ‘close to production’ SUV-coupe concept at the Paris Motor Show.
Volkswagen is aiming to become a market leader in electric vehicles, unveiling a concept car which is previewing the first of a next generation of models.
Renault has almost doubled the battery capacity of the ZOE supermini, with range increased to 250 miles on a single charge.
Volkswagen has revealed its new e-Crafter electric vehicle, which will start deliveries from 2017.
Nissan has extended the warranty for its e-NV200 electric van to five years across all five and seven-seat variants sold in Europe.
Emerging technologies analyst, Lux Research, has published a report detailing why it believes EVs and autonomous vehicles will inevitably merge as the technologies become more mainstream. In the report, Lux Research explained that as
EV charging times are falling and charging equipment is developing to provide faster, smarter charging, as Steve Banner discovers.
Europcar UK has made the UK’s largest-ever order for the Renault ZOE electric car, with 55 joining its hire and support fleets across the country.
Jersey Post has deployed a fleet of 15 Nissan e-NV200 delivery vans for use across the island, following an 18-month trial.
Electric vehicles will need to account for 100% of all new passenger cars within 20 years in order to meet climate change limits, a new report has warned.
Drivers buying or leasing a new electric car are being invited to join a major trial into a smart charging solution that could help local electricity networks cope with increasing numbers of
Patrik Lindergren, MD of Chargestorm, discusses the future for electric vehicles.
Volkswagen has opened order books for its facelifted e-Up electric car.
Hyundai will add a hybrid or electric drivetrain to the third-generation Hyundai i30, adopting technology from the Ioniq range, in a move similar to Toyota with the Prius.
The UK Government urgently needs to do more to support the ultra-low emission vehicle sector if it is to meet air quality and climate change targets, according to a new report.