Tag: EV
Governor of California blocks AI safety bill, Yale smart video doorbell reviewed
The governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has blocked a landmark artificial intelligence (AI) safety bill, which had faced strong opposition from major technology companies. The proposed legislation would have imposed some of the first regulations on AI in the US. Mr Newsom said the bill could stifle innovation and prompt AI developers to move out…
Google wins challenge against EU fine, EVs outnumber petrol cars in Norway
Google has won its challenge against a €1.49bn (£1.26bn) fine from the EU for blocking rival online search advertisers. The bloc accused Google of abusing its market dominance by restricting third-party rivals from displaying search ads between 2006 and 2016. Europe's second-top court ruled the European Commission - which levied the fine - "committed errors…
Research finds EV batteries can last 20 years or more
New research has found that EV batteries can last for more than two decades, outlasting the usable life of a vehicle and allaying fears of battery issues with many prospective EV buyers. Geotab Inc, a market leader in connected transportation solutions, has released new data that indicates electric vehicle (EV) batteries will now last 20…
Apple shares fall 3.3%, iOS18 with Apple Intelligence launches
Apple saw more than $116bn (£88bn) wiped off its valuation in early trading after analysts warned about weaker-than-expected demand for its new iPhone as its push into artificial intelligence disappointed fans. Shares in the world’s most-valuable company fell by 3.3pc after the assessment of pre-order sales of the new iPhone 16 series from Ming-Chi Kuo,…
Two straight years of growth for new car market, claims SMMT
UK new car market rises 2.5% in July to deliver 24 consecutive months of growth. Battery electric vehicle uptake outpaces overall market, up 18.8%, but remains behind mandated transition trajectory. New outlook reduces expectations to 1.968m units for 2024, with BEVs anticipated to comprise 18.5% of uptake. The UK new car market rose by 2.5%…
Car production falls 7.6% in first half of 2024 as firms invest in electric future
UK car production dips -7.6% in first half of 2024 as manufacturers continue switch to EVs Electrified vehicle production YTD also down -7.6% to 157,224 units Latest independent production outlook anticipates UK producing some 910,000 cars and light vans this year, down -9.3%, as factories repurpose. Sector looks forward to working with new government on…
Honda e:NY1 is most in-demand EV, says Auto Trader
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, the Honda e:NY1 is this July’s most in-demand brand-new electric vehicle (EV), and the 7th most in-demand new car among all fuel-types, rising from the UK’s 254th in June. It means the battery-powered SUV is this month’s fastest-growing new car model overall, and for pure electric cars,…
VW partners with OVO to power EV customers’ energy needs
Volkswagen Group UK partners with energy experts OVO to support customers’ switch to electric vehicles VWG EV customers to benefit from OVO’s clean energy and technical innovations ‘Charge Anytime’ add-on means cost-effective energy, day or night 10,000 free miles and anniversary bonuses bring additional benefits to VW customers VW has partnered with OVO to offer…
Nyobolt can charge EV in 5 mins, Amazon to compete with Chinese discount retailers
Image: A UK startup has charged an EV from 10% to 80% charge in under 5 minutes. Nyobolt An electric car battery developed by UK start-up Nyobolt has successfully charged from 10% to 80% in four minutes and 37 seconds in its first live demonstration. It was achieved with a specially-built…
Osprey Charging acquires land to establish its largest Scottish EV charging hub
Osprey Charging has purchased its second freehold site – which will become Osprey’s largest charging location in Scotland. Planning approval to construct a 300kW ultra-rapid charging hub has already been obtained and construction work is expected to start in the summer The 16-charger hub will be located opposite the Phoenix Retail Park on the A737…
