Category: Electric Vehicles
Volvo goes leather-free for all new EVs
Volvo is taking an ethical stand for animal welfare in its fully electric cars. Starting with the new C40 Recharge, all new fully electric Volvo models will be completely leather-free. By 2025, the company is also aiming for 25 per cent of the material in new Volvos to consist of recycled and bio-based content, as…
Digital twin ‘capable of predicting EV battery lifespan’
A real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving battery analytics specialist Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, claims to predict EV battery lifespan accurately. With the rapid growth in electrification driven by the 2030 ban on new ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) sales combined with the battery being by far the most expensive component of…
Half of drivers think EVs cost too much, charging points too scarce
Over half of UK drivers say electric cars cost too much and charging points are too scarce. The Opinium survey of 2,000 UK drivers, commissioned by InsuretheGap, a supplier of GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection), asked drivers what they thought of electric cars. Cost is the biggest concern for most drivers, with 56% saying electric cars…
Renault extends electric truck range
Renault Trucks is extending its range of electric vehicles to meet the wide variety of urban applications with an 18 tonne D Wide Z.E. joining the 16 and 26 tonne Renault Trucks D Z.E. and D Wide Z.E. models. The manufacturer is also offering a wider range of wheelbases and special connectivity for refrigerated bodies.…
Money off LINK e-scooter rides during European Mobility Week
Micromobility provider Superpedestrian will be offering 20% off all rides on its LINK e-scooters across European towns and cities in celebration of European Mobility Week (16-22 September). Free 30-minute rides will also be offered in select locations on World Car Free Day (22 September). The 20% discount will be available across all of Superpedestrian’s European…
Almost half of drivers not planning to shift to EV, claims study
Cashless parking payment company RingGo recently surveyed its users to understand the evolving attitudes towards electric vehicles, only to discover that, despite growing efforts to promote cleaner driving, attitudes are not changing at pace. Range anxiety and cost of purchase remain the top barriers to EV adoption, with 34% saying they won’t move until the…
World EV Day: Government back EV8 Switch app
Drivers can explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV day with a new government-backed app. As the UK prepares to host the COP26 climate summit this November, the government is working with industry to provide the tools and practical advice drivers need to go electric. A free app called EV8 Switch…
Police investigate Ford Mach-E electric vehicle
The new Ford Mach-E has already caught the imagination of car enthusiasts, but now a new client has also shown interest – the UK’s police force. Such has been the enthusiasm of the British police for Ford’s stunning new all-electric SUV that so far seven forces have either tested the new vehicle or requested a…
VW launches ID.3 to China at Chengdu Motor Show
Volkswagen is intensifying its e-offensive in China as part of its ACCELERATE strategy. The ID.3, one of the best-selling e-cars in many European countries, will be available on the world’s largest market for e-mobility from the fourth quarter. The compact car, which made its Chinese premiere today at the Chengdu Motor Show, will be the…
Eighth generation Vauxhall Astra will be available as EV
In its eighth generation, Vauxhall’s All-New Astra will be available for the first time as battery electric Astra-e. Plug-in hybrid and highly efficient petrol and diesel versions of the All-New Astra go on sale next month, with the Astra-e following in early 2023. A Sport Tourer version of All-New Astra will follow the hatchback in…
