Category: Electric Vehicles
Nissan creates ‘environmentally friendly’ lullaby for EVs
Scientists have created an ‘environmentally friendly’ lullaby for parents who are forced to take their young children for a drive to get them to sleep. More than half of mums and dads take their little ones out in the car – once a week for many – to help them nod off. Around seven in…
Nissan Leaf completes 230 mile autonomous journey
A modified 2017 electric Nissan LEAF electric vehicle has completed the UK’s longest and most complex autonomous car journey - self-navigating 230 miles on British roads. The vehicle travelled from Nissan Technical Centre Europe (NTCE) in Cranfield, Beds., to the brand’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland. Over the course of the 230 mile autonomous journey, the…
GQ’s Electric Hypercar award goes to Pininfarina Battista
Men's lifestyle brand GQ has awarded the title of ‘Electric Hypercar of the Year’ to the new Pininfarina Battista at its Car of the Year (GQ Coty) ceremony in central London. The prestigious award coincides with the start of the 90th anniversary celebrations of Pininfarina, the design house and coachbuilder of some of the world’s…
100,000 Battery Electric Vehicles to hit UK roads in 2020
At least 98,500 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2020, according to figures from electric vehicle leasing company DriveElectric. This figure is based on DriveElectric’s own forecasts, and it will represent a significant increase from 37,850 - the number of battery electric vehicles registered in the UK in 2019.…
Smart EQ electric cars now on sale – prices from £16,850
The new smart EQ range is now on sale, but it isn't exactly cheap. Prices start from £16,850 for the smart fortwo coupé (including PICG grant of £3,500; total price £20,350 excluding grant). The forfour is priced from £17,285 (£20,785 excluding grant), and the unique fortwo cabriolet starts at £20,420 (£23,920 excluding grant). The smart…
Electric taxis go wireless in Nottingham
The UK could soon see a revolution in how electric vehicles are charged as the Transport Secretary announces a £3.4m investment in trials for wireless charging of electric taxis in Nottingham. Wireless charging at taxi ranks could provide an alternative to plugs and chargepoints, meaning multiple taxis could recharge at once - supporting drivers to…
Lexus introduces battery-electric vehicle, UX300e
Luxury car brand Lexus is planning its electric future with the European debut of the UX300e as well as a new concept car, the LF-30. It is presenting the new UX 300e, Lexus’s first battery-electric vehicle (BEV), and the LF-30 Electrified, a futuristic concept car, at the Kenshiki media forum, taking place this week in…
Hyundai Kona Electric crowned Which? Product of the Year
The Hyundai Kona electric vehicle (EV) has been crowned Which? product of the year for 2019, in a top 10 dominated by products showcasing innovation, environmental credentials and bargain value. The consumer watchdog’s product researchers nominated and voted for their exceptional products launched and tested over the last year - whittling down 3,500 products to…
Nissan turns LEAF into Christmas Tree
Introducing the Nissan Christmas Tree Talk about pimping your ride. Nissan has taken a LEAF electric car and turned it into a giant mobile Christmas Tree. As you do. OK it's essentially a PR stunt for the festive season and a pretty one at that. But there is a serious…
Zap-Map announces voice features for EV charging
Zap-Map, which helps EV drivers find their nearest charging points, has announced a free voice-activated function on Google Assistant. Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, Google Home and in-car using the latest version of Android Auto, Zap-Map uses natural language processing to provide voice responses to customers’ commands such as ‘find a charger nearby’ …