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Joby signs Virgin Atlantic deal to launch UK air taxis
Binding multi-year agreement makes Virgin Atlantic the exclusive UK airline partner for Joby's electric air taxis, with Heathrow and Manchester first in…
Burnham’s VAT changes to cut EV costs, as long as you charge at home
Six-month scrapping of energy tax set to ease bills for some but widen gap between public and private charging costs
Polestar boss urges new PM Burnham to take decisive action on EVs
UK head of Swedish performance brand calls for used car grants and scrappage scheme, plus pause on eVED plans
Smart #2 pictured testing ahead of Paris reveal
New images reveal close ties between upcoming EV and iconic two-seat original
Fiat 500e now costs from £17k after Electric Car Grant approval
Retro city car gets £3,750 discount thanks to government fund
Genesis considering small premium EV to sit below GV60
Korean luxury brand is eyeing fast-growing segments, and a compact electric car in the spirit of 2019's Mint concept could be on…
Eve 100 electric air taxi takes big step towards European approval
Embraer-backed Eve Air Mobility has applied to Europe's aviation regulator to validate its Eve 100 eVTOL, while Brazil opens consultation on updated…
Lotus Emeya smashes EV lap record at Sepang circuit
The range-topping Emeya has become the fastest electric car ever to lap Malaysia's Sepang International Circuit, beating the previous EV benchmark by…
Citroën Racing Formula E team principal Cyril Blais dies
Tributes will be paid at this weekend's Tokyo E-Prix following the death of the man who led Citroën's first Formula E campaign.