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LEVC launches black taxi campaign to support safe city journeys
As London and other UK cities begin to emerge from lockdown, travelling safely is of paramount importance and LEVC, manufacturer of the…
Reservations open for all-electric new Fiat 500 Hatchback
The New 500 ‘la Prima’ hatchback makes its debut today following the successful unveiling of the New 500 ‘la Prima’ convertible in…
Renault offers up to £1,000 switch incentive on electrified model range
Renault is offering new car buyers money off its range of electrified models, with up to £1,000 to switch to an all-electric…
Electric cars gain market share in Europe despite Covid-19 crisis
Electric and hybrid cars gained traction among European buyers in April despite coronavirus lockdowns stalling the market.
Electric Scooter hire set to be rolled across the UK to ease congestion
The UK could see the launch of a new e-scooter hire network within months as the Department for Transport pushes forward with…
Honda reveals ‘second life’ electric vehicle battery recycle plan
Honda has revealed a new initiative for recycling electric vehicle and batteries once they reach the end of their usable life in…
Lotus unveils world’s most powerful electric production car
The world’s first fully electric British hypercar, the all-new Lotus Evija, has been revealed.
Motorists more likely to switch to an electric vehicle in wake of Covid 19
The positive and immediate global impact of the imposed lockdown on the environment boosts motorists' willingness to drive an electric vehicle a…
Raleigh UK launched cycle to work scheme for electric bikes
Raleigh cycles have announced the launch of Electric Bike Access, their cycle to work benefit scheme where customers can save up to…
LEVC reveals name for new electric van: VN5
LEVC’s new electric light commercial van will set new standards in the commercial vehicle sector and, today, its name is revealed. VN5.