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EVBox launches new Charge app to enable credit card payments at charging stations in Europe
EVBox, leading manufacturer of smart and scalable charging stations, introduces its new charging management app which enables EV drivers to pay with…
UK car buyers face £1,900 additional cost in case of no-deal Brexit
The UK car industry has said a no-deal Brexit will add thousands of pounds to the cost of electric cars.
Nico Rosberg joins Extreme E
Extreme E, the new electric off-road racing series, is delighted to welcome Nico Rosberg to the championship through the formation of his…
Neuron Mobility launches ‘Safety-first’ e-scooter trial in Slough
Slough’s e-scooter rental trial gets underway today, with 250 bright orange vehicles being deployed across the town.
Lotus stuns Goodwood Speedweek with Evija public debut
The all-electric Lotus Evija hypercar made its dynamic public debut at Goodwood SpeedWeek this weekend.
Aston Martin Majority shareholder Stroll looking to invest in Formula E team
Aston Martin majority shareholder Lawrence Stroll has held discussions with both the Venturi and DS Techeetah Formula E teams about becoming a…
EU to reject UK plea for Brexit electric car export deal
The European Union is about to formally reject a UK plea for special allowances for exports of electric cars in a post-Brexit…
The ultimate urban runabout? Range of super-luxurious electric London taxis launched
A London-based retailer of high-end cars has started a limited production run of super-luxurious vehicles based on the new-generation low-emissions ‘black cab’,…
RBW reveals pre-production EV classic roadster
Midlands classic motoring manufacturer RBW EV Classic Cars has revealed the pre-production model of its stylish electric classic roadster.
Scotland’s thin blue line goes green with largest electric vehicle fleet order
Hyundai Motor UK to supply circa 180 Kona Electrics to Police Scotland in largest pure electric vehicle fleet order to date