Tag: EV
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.…
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…
Tech Digest daily round up: Facebook in Faggots mix-up, Apple TV comes to Chromecast
By w:en:User:Judgej - w:en:File:Faggots-and-gravy.jpg, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9799534 Facebook has apologised for censuring a Black Country history group after members discussed traditional local dish, faggots and peas, writes The BBC. The group's administrator said she had "sleepless nights" after the word "faggots" saw the account threatened with deletion. The social media…
Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project announces British Gas as final partner
The Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project has announced British Gas as its final partner in a diverse range of energy suppliers. A project run by Western Power Distribution (WPD) and CrowdCharge to demonstrate how electric vehicles (EVs) can provide V2G services - such as selling power back to the national grid - Electric Nation…
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…
Lotus unveils stunnning looking E-R9 EV design
Lotus has unveiled this stunning looking electric race car, dubbed the E-R9. Finished in striking black and gold – a clear nod to Lotus’ pioneering motorsport heritage – the EV features a sleek fighter jet-style canopy centrally mounted in a delta-wing upper body. Innovations include advanced active aerodynamics with ‘morphing’ body panels and vertically mounted…