Category: Electric Vehicles
UK Government ‘long way to go’ to achieve EV targets
The government still "has a long way to go" to achieve its aim of transforming the car market to selling only 100 per cent electric vehicles (EVs) within 15 years. That's the verdict of the UK's public spending watchdog, the National Audit Office (NAO), in its latest report, Reducing Carbon Emissions From Cars. In November…
Volvo rolls out software updates on XC40 Recharge
Volvo Cars is rolling out its first-ever over-the-air (OTA) software updates on the XC40 Recharge, the company’s first fully electric car. Starting soon, XC40 Recharge drivers in Europe will receive a range of updates, including new features and improvements to the car’s infotainment and propulsion systems. The introduction of OTA updates means that customers no…
Hyundai launches charging solution for its electric vehicles
Hyundai Motor UK has launched Charge myHyundai – an integrated public charging solution for the company's electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Owners of the brand’s BEV and PHEV models will have access to the network in the UK and can access a payment solution via a single app or using single radio-frequency identification (RFID) card.…
TIER partners with Northvolt for ‘greener’ e-scooter batteries
European micro-mobility company TIER has announced a partnership with battery company Northvolt to improve the environmental impact of batteries used for the company’s electric vehicles. A first pilot project will see 5000 TIER scooters equipped with batteries from the Swedish manufacturer. The mining of raw materials for batteries and battery manufacturing processes account for the…
Tesla delivered 186,600 vehicles in fourth quarter 2020
Tesla and enigmatic founder, Elon Musk, have been on the news regularly in recent months for the company’s impressive performance in 2020. Musk has long wanted to break through the mainstream market with his electric cars and it seems that he has finally done it. According to data presented by TradingPlatforms.com, Tesla sold 30% more cars…
Hyundai announces IONIQ 5 EV complete with solar panel roof
In a virtual world premiere event today, Hyundai officially announced the IONIQ 5 - a fully electric, mid-size CUV (crossover SUV) with a raft of tech as standard, including (optional extra) solar panels on the roof. Originally seen at the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show as the 45 EV concept, the car has had a few…
EVA England launches drivers survey on charge points
EVA England, a consumer association offering a voice for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in England, wants to hear the views of EV drivers about their experiences of using public charge points. If you’re an EV driver, you can let EVA England know what you think about public charging and other EV-related issues by completing the…
Onto adds updated Peugeot e-208 GT to fleet
All-inclusive electric car subscription service Onto has introduced the Peugeot e-208 GT (2021 model) to its fleet, offering customers an upgrade on the existing Peugeot e-208 GT Line (2020 model). Available to book now, for deliveries from mid-February, the Peugeot e-208 GT 2021 model comes with a wider 10inch i-Cockpit colour touchscreen, compared to its predecessor’s…
Electric Vehicles to account for 19% of cars on road by 2030, claim drivers
According to a survey by the AA, drivers believe that electric cars will outnumber diesels, accounting for 1 in every 5 cars on the road, by 2030 More than 12,500 drivers said that by the time the ban on new petrol and diesel comes into force, electric cars would form a fifth of all cars…
Ford announces all EV lineup for Europe by 2026
Ford has become the latest car manufacturer to commit to an electric future, saying that every model in its European line-up will be available either as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) or electric vehicle (EV) by the middle of 2026. The motor giant also said all its commercial models will be 100% zero-emissions capable, either all-electric…