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Vehicle-integrated solar power explored for use in commercial vehicles
A German manufacturer has integrated solar technology into a prototype commercial truck in an effort to increase driving range for electric vehicles.
Shell plans thousands of ultra-rapid vehicle chargers on UK forecourts
Plans to install 5,000 rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in Britain by 2025 have been set out by Royal Dutch Shell.
Pod Point hires Bank of America to help with float plan
Electric vehicle charging firm Pod Point has reportedly brought on Bank of America to work on a potential stock market float.
UK electric car sales surge despite Covid lockdown
UK electric and hybrid car sales hit record levels in March, traditionally the biggest month of the year for motor dealers, as…
Peugeot charges ahead revising pricing for e-2008 & e-208
With revised pricing for all e-2008 models and enhanced deposit contributions for the e-208 range, Peugeot has reinforced its commitment to affordable…
New MAHLE Powertrain build & test facility to aid optimisation of EV battery development
MAHLE Powertrain is continuing its investment in battery engineering with phase 2 of its electrified powertrain strategy, ePowertrain.
Cutting EV grant cuts are out of step with UK drivers
New research from suggests that recently-announced cuts to electric vehicle (EV) grants are at odds with the steps most likely to persuade…
Switch to electric stalled by government stop-start policies
The motor industry has accused the prime minister and chancellor of indulging in “a game of snakes and ladders” by setting ambitious…
Tesco announces plans for fully electric delivery fleet by 2028
Supermarket Tesco has unveiled plans to switch to a fully electric delivery fleet by 2028 as part of a new manifesto to…
Citroën lowers pricing of new ë-C4 to qualify for plug-in car grant
Citroën UK has announced that new ë-C4 models in the UK will continue to attract the Government’s Plug In Car Grant of…