Tag: EV
China tariffs may be cut to seal TikTok sale, Nissan Micra to return as EV
US President Donald Trump says he may cut tariffs on China to help seal a deal for short video app TikTok to be sold by its owner ByteDance. Trump also said he was willing to extend the 5 April deadline for a non-Chinese buyer of the platform to be found. In January, he delayed the implementation…
BYD breakthrough to cut EV charging time to 5 minutes, Telegram founder returns to Dubai
Electric vehicle (EV) owners could soon charge their cars in the same time it takes to fill up a petrol tank after an apparent breakthrough by BYD, a Chinese rival to Tesla. China’s largest EV maker has unveiled a new fast-charging system that it claims can provide a full charge for a car battery within…
Renault reboots iconic R5 Turbo with electric ‘mini-supercar’
Renault has announced the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a modern, all-electric reimagining of the legendary 1980s Renault 5 Turbo and Turbo 2. Dubbed a "mini-supercar," the 3E embodies the spirit of its predecessors with a bold design, powerful electric powertrain, and a focus on driving thrills. This electric 'pocket rocket' boasts a custom platform and…
Kia Connect surpasses 1.5 million users across Europe
Kia has announced that its convenience and remote features app, Kia Connect, has reached 1.5 million active users in Europe. Since its launch in 2019, Kia Connect, formerly known as UVO Connect, has experienced rapid growth, reflecting the increasing demand for connected vehicle technology. The user base has expanded dramatically, from 32,500 users in 2019…
Ohme launches multi-car charging feature
Ohme, a leading UK provider of dynamic home EV charging solutions, has introduced a new multi-car feature, addressing the needs of households with multiple electric vehicles. The innovative app functionality allows users to add and seamlessly switch between different EVs on a single account, streamlining the charging process. This development comes as a welcome solution…
Amazon unveils quantum chip Ocelot, Xiaomi 15 boasts 200MP telephoto camera
Amazon has become the third tech giant in as many months to announce a breakthrough in quantum computing - a technology that promises vast processing power but is beset by technical difficulties. The firm has unveiled Ocelot, a prototype chip built on "cat qubit" technology - an approach derived from the famous "Schrödinger's cat" thought…
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…
