Tag: EV
NAWA to announce electric motorbike at EICMA 2021 in Milan
NAWA Technologies will be showing its NAWA Racer electric motorbike at the world’s biggest two-wheeled show, EICMA 2021 in Milan, from 25-28th November. NAWA Racer is a zero-emission motorbike concept that illustrates how NAWA’s next-gen nano-based ultracapacitors, called NAWACap, could be applied to a real-world electric vehicle (EV) powertrain, by combining them with conventional lithium-ion cells to create a…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Thousands of fake emails sent from real FBI address
A hacker has sent thousands of fake emails from a real FBI address, warning the recipients that their networks were being attacked by a reputable cyber security researcher. The hoax emails were not sent by anyone with access to the FBI's technology infrastructure, but by someone abusing a misconfigured web portal, the agency has confirmed.…
Pocket-lint names Hyundai IONIQ5 EV ‘Best Car’ at awards
The Hyundai IONIQ 5, Hyundai’s latest EV, has been named ‘Best Car’ at the 2021 EE Pocket-lint Awards. Speaking of Hyundai’s win at the Awards, Chris Hall, Pocket-lint Editorial Director said: "The Hyundai IONIQ 5 brings with it the excitement of a brand new car: it feels unique, it feels special, while pulling in the…
Demand for used EV surges, despite 6% drop in used car market
Demand for used battery electric (BEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles continued to grow in Q3, despite an overall drop in used car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Reflecting recent trends in both the new and used markets, transactions rose by 56.4% and 43.3% to…
New car registrations fall again, but 1 in 6 sales now EV
New car registrations have fallen for the fourth consecutive month, with a decline of -24.6% to 106,265 units compared to October last year, according to new figures released today from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Plug-in vehicle uptake remained positive in the month before COP26, with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) equalling their…
COP26: ZipCharge reveals portable EV charger
At COP 26 ZipCharge has revealed its first portable Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, dubbed the Go. The size of a small wheelie suitcase it can provide up to 20 miles of range - enough for most short journeys. By bringing the possibility of home charging to all, it is hoped the Go will remove a…
1,000 EV chargers added at supermarkets in 21 months
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC. This takes the total number of EV charger units on their sites to 2,059, up 85% from 1,112 in January 2020. This means nearly 8% of all the UK’s 26,000 publicly…
Half of UK councils have spent nothing on EV infrastructure in 2021
Over half of UK councils have spent nothing on EV infrastructure in 2021, according to a study by EV service monitoring and management platform DevicePilot. The results reveal that 2021 has been a poor year for EV infrastructure investment, with nearly two-thirds of councils receiving EV-related complaints from their constituents. While some parts of the…
Euro NCAP gives Ford, Hyundai and Toyota EVs top safety rating
Independent safety authority Euro NCAP has released safety ratings for five new cars. The Ford Mustang Mach-E, Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 and TUCSON and the Toyota Yaris Cross all achieve a top rating of five stars, while the new Hyundai BAYON is awarded four stars. Ford’s new all-electric crossover SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, bears little resemblance to the 5-litre muscle car with which it shares…
9 in 10 Brits want to do more to fight climate change, claims study
A study looking at public attitudes towards electric vehicles and the climate crisis has revealed the personal sacrifices Britons are willing to make in the fight against global warming. Climate Countdown, the latest in Ford’s quarterly Go Electric reports, finds an overwhelming majority of Brits (91%) feel they have a personal level of responsibility in the fight against climate…