Tag: EV
AI race must be led by ‘western democracies’, Samsung shows 75-inch ePaper 5K display
Copyright: Deemerwha studio/Shutterstock.com The artificial intelligence race must be led by “western, liberal, democratic” countries, said the UK technology secretary in a veiled warning over China’s role in the contest, before a global AI summit in Paris. Peter Kyle spoke as political leaders and tech company bosses gather in France, and…
EV share of new car market rises as overall sales fall – again
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined to deliver the fourth consecutive month of decline. Registrations by both fleet and private buyers were down in the month,…
BYD leads global EV sales race, leaving Tesla and BMW in the dust
Electric vehicle adoption is accelerating globally, with a record 1.7 million sales in September alone. New analysis reveals that an EV was sold every 2.83 seconds worldwide between January and September 2024. However, one company stands out from the crowd: Chinese automotive giant BYD. Based on data from EV-Volumes, Confused.com's analysis of the top 20…
X refused to remove Australian stabbing from platform, Gov.uk app could lead to ‘mandatory ID scheme’
Australia's internet regulator says X refused to take down a video of a high-profile stabbing in Sydney that was watched by Axel Rudakubana just before he murdered three young girls in Southport. The body, eSafety, said it "noted with great sadness", that Rudakubana viewed the violent footage of the attempted murder of Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel. It said…
Ohme rewards EV drivers with over £100,000 in winter energy flexibility trials
Ohme, a leading provider of smart home electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions in the UK, has surpassed £100,000 in rewards distributed to participating EV drivers during a winter energy flexibility trial. This milestone comes halfway through the Ofgem-led Winter CrowdFlex trial, which started in September 2024 and continues until April 2025. The CrowdFlex trial is…
9 in 10 new cars in Norway now EVs
The Tesla Model Y is the biggest selling EV in Norway. Image: Tesla Norway is on track to become the first ecountry in the world to go all-electric with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounting for 89% of new cars sold in 2024 - according to figures released recently by the Norwegian…
UK’s EV charging infrastructure showed rapid growth in 2024, claims Zapmap
The UK witnessed a significant growth in electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2024, with over 20,000 new charge points installed, according to charge point mapping service Zapmap. This brings the total number of public charge points to 73,699, marking a 38% year-on-year increase. Ultra-rapid chargers (150kW+) saw the most substantial growth, with an 84%…
Kia Sportage named best-selling SUV of 2024
Sportage is the UK’s best-selling SUV in 2024 Kia is the fourth best-selling brand in 2024 50% of Kia cars sold in 2024 were Eco models (fully electric, plug-in hybrid, and hybrid) 2024 saw the launch of the EV3, new EV6, new Picanto, and Sorento The Kia Sportage has been crowned the UK’s best-selling SUV…
Record EV market share but private demand slumps
New car registrations reached 1.953 million in 2024 with market up 2.6% year on year. EVs take record annual volume and market share at 19.6%, but below mandated levels. Private consumer demand contracts with just one in 10 private buyers going electric in 2024. Industry welcomes review of mandate regulation but warns current demand will…
Chatbot encouraged teen to kill parents, Apple Intelligence comes to UK
A chatbot told a 17-year-old that murdering his parents was a "reasonable response" to them limiting his screen time, a lawsuit filed in a Texas court claims. Two families are suing Character.ai arguing the chatbot "poses a clear and present danger" to young people, including by "actively promoting violence". Character.ai - a platform which allows…
