Tag: EV
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. […]
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 […]
9 in 10 new cars in Norway now EVs
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 – […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Discounts drive UK’s EV growth – now 1 in 4 cars are electric
UK’s new car market declines by -1.9% in November with 153,610 deliveries made. EV uptake rises as manufacturers continue unprecedented discounts totalling £4 billion this year. Industry welcomes urgent review […]
UK ‘waters down’ switch to EVs, LinkedIn ‘too dull’ for Under 16s
The Government is poised to water down rules mandating the switch to electric vehicles (EVs) after a backlash from carmakers. Jonathan Reynolds, the Business Secretary, will announce a fast-track consultation on […]
Kia EV3 now available across Europe from £33,000
Kia’s compact electric SUV, the Kia EV3, has arrived in Europe with a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge and an interior design that the […]