Tag: EV
Tech Digest daily roundup: Facebook puts Instagram Kids on hold
Plans to make an "Instagram experience" for under-13s, dubbed Instagram Kids, have been paused. Facebook would use the time to listen to "parents, experts, policymakers and regulators", Instagram head Adam Mosseri wrote. It follows leaked internal research the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) said Instagram was "toxic for teen girls". But in a recent blog, Facebook head…
Nearly 3000 EV charging points added to South East in last 12 months
The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points added to the network in London, the East and South East, has increased by nearly 2,700 in the past 12 months, UK Power Networks has revealed today. The new findings have been released in the run-up to National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23) when many people…
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…
Citroen partners with EV subscription service Onto
Citroën has partnered with Onto, the all-inclusive electric car subscription service, to provide a fleet of 300 new ë-C4 100%-electric vehicles. The cars, which all feature the range-topping and best-selling ‘Shine Plus’ trim, will be available to Onto customers from October. The compact hatchback features a 50kWh lithium-ion battery pack paired with an electric motor producing…
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…
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…
Tech Digest daily roundup: Instagram to require birthday confirmation
Instagram will begin requiring users to confirm their birthdays as part of an effort to create new safety features for young people, the Facebook Inc-owned (FB.O) social media app said Monday. Instagram has explored building a version of its app for kids under the age of 13, prompting lawmakers to urge Facebook to drop the plans,…
Nissan joins UN’s Race to Zero campaign
Nissan has announced that it has joined the Race to Zero campaign supported by the United Nations, accelerating the company’s full electrification and carbon neutrality goals. Nissan is the first Japanese automaker to join the campaign. Nissan also signed the campaign’s Business Ambition for 1.5°C commitment, aligning Nissan with the goal to keep global temperature…
