Category: Electric Vehicles
UK car production up 13% in February, EV sales surge
British car manufacturing output rises 13.1% in February to 69,707 units. Volumes up for both home and overseas markets but exports drive overall uplift. Hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicle output surges again, up 72.2%, accounting for two in five cars produced in the month. New SMMT member survey finds nine in 10 firms…
Fisker claims range of 440 miles for its Ocean Extreme SUV
Fisker Ocean; Exterior Shot; 2023; Fisker Inc. Fisker achieves a combined WLTP (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure) range of up to 707 km/440 UK miles for the all-electric Fisker Ocean Extreme Technology provides enough range in the Fisker Ocean Extreme to potentially travel from London to Glasgow or Paris to…
1 in 3 drivers worried about price of EVs, survey claims
Over one in three say there should still be a government grant for electric cars A fifth prefer gears and won’t buy an electric car Almost one in three (32%) drivers are concerned they could be priced out of driving (25% men and 38% women) because they cannot afford an electric car. The Opinium…
AutoFlight signs deal to provide eVTOL aircraft to Middle East
AutoFlight, the global eVTOL (electric Vertical Take Off and Landing) company, today announced it has entered into a contract with EVFLY, on the heels of its record-breaking 250km all-electric flight. The agreement demonstrates the company’s commitment to the Middle East region, which both parties believe could be a trailblazer for eVTOL services. The deal sees…
Kia reveals details of its latest electric SUV, EV9
Kia Corporation has today revealed full images of the exterior and interior design of the Kia EV9, its first three-row electric flagship SUV. Built on Kia’s Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), the EV9’s long wheelbase, low beltline, and completely flat electric vehicle architecture have facilitated the creation of generous space for all occupants to connect…
VW Commercial Vehicles’ digital tool helps businesses looking to go electric
The newly launched Van Fuel Advisor (EV4me) tool supports businesses in selecting the engine type best suited to their working requirements The tool enables businesses to compare annual costs and indicative emissions of combustion engine, plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles The Van Fuel Advisor recommends the most appropriate Volkswagen models for businesses, according to…
Volta Trucks secures EC approval for all-electric Volta Zero
European Whole Vehicle Type Approval received for all-electric Volta Zero Customers to start testing Volta Zero in own operations across Europe Series production on track to start in early Q2 2023 Volta Trucks has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle. The European Community Whole Vehicle Type Approval (ECWVTA)…
EV adoption targets are unachievable, says industry survey
ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey reveals more than half (59%) of respondents believe EV adoption targets are not achievable within regulatory timelines Shift to sustainable manufacturing viewed more positively – 80% say achievable, but challenging Automation will be critical to achieving efficiencies and deadlines New global research commissioned by ABB Robotics and leading industry publication…
Top 10 most searched for EVs – Tesla Model Y tops list
The Tesla Model Y is the most searched-for EV. Image: Tesla Today (March 1st) is the official release date of the latest official number plate. As well as the shiny ’23’ plates highlighting the newest vehicles on the block, it also puts us another year closer to the UK ban on…
Nissan’s modified Ariya e-4ORCE takes on the ultimate electric expedition
Nissan's modified Ariya e-4ORCE is preparing to embark on the world-first electric expedition from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. Arctic Trucks, a specialist in polar expedition vehicles, has collaborated with Nissan design and engineering teams to prepare the expedition Ariya for conditions that will include ice fields, deep snow, mountain climbs and…
