Tag: EV
Could an EV duty fix the problem of lost revenue from fuel tax?
While some believe only nationwide road pricing can provide the answer, a new report suggests the groundwork is already being laid for a far simpler solution. The report by automotive PR and communications agency loop shows that the Government could sidestep the unpopular and politically divisive issue of road pricing by introducing a simple per kWh duty…
HVS announces hydrogen-electric HGV with 370 miles range
Zero-emission, long-range hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle company Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has today confirmed its zero-emission hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) will have a range of up to 370 miles coupled with, what it claims, is an industry-leading refuelling time of just 15 – 20 minutes. The eagerly anticipated HGV will be revealed at the Commercial…
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…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Elon Musk among those calling for halt in AI training
Key figures in artificial intelligence want training of powerful AI systems to be suspended amid fears of a threat to humanity. They have signed an open letter warning of potential risks, and say the race to develop AI systems is out of control. Twitter chief Elon Musk is among those who want training of AIs…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Verified Twitter users to lose Blue Tick from April 1st
Many verified Twitter users are set to lose their blue ticks at the beginning of next month. The social media platform has said that on 1 April it will start removing its "legacy" verified checkmarks. These cover most blue-tick accounts that are not government officials or organisations - meaning many musicians, actors, journalists, authors, among…
Tech Digest daily roundup: TikTok faces gruelling US congressional hearing
Bruising, damaging, relentless. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew faced four-and-a-half hours of questioning at a US congressional hearing on Thursday. As one congressman pointed out, some people run marathons quicker than that. Mr Chew will certainly be feeling it, after a torrid time giving evidence. Many tech execs have stood before Congress, and they often…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Ford’s EV business has lost $3 billion
Ford Motor Co.'s electric vehicle business has lost $3 billion before taxes during the past two years and will lose a similar amount this year as the company invests heavily in the new technology. The figures were released Thursday as Ford rolled out a new way of reporting financial results. The new business structure separates…
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…
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…
