electric vehicles

Stellantis strengthens hydrogen team

Stellantis has appointed Jean-Michel Billig as chief technology officer for hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development. He will take up his role on 27 June. Carlos Tavares, Stellantis CEO, said, “Jean-Michel’s […]

New report reveals EV driving habits

Zap-Map has published a report that sheds light on the shape and usage of Britain’s EV charging network. Its annual EV Charging Survey provides direct insight into the experience and […]

VWG continues successful EV shift

Volkswagen Group continued its shift to electrification in the first quarter of 2022, lifting deliveries of all-electric vehicles by 65% year-on-year. Despite supply bottlenecks for semiconductors and wire harnesses, 99,100 […]

SMMT names new Forum MD

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has appointed Richard Sadler as the new managing director of SMMT Industry Forum. Industry Forum was established by SMMT, vehicle manufacturers and […]

Production stalls despite EV demand

UK car production fell 41.3% in February, with 61,657 units made. According to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), 43,351 fewer cars were […]

SMMT calls for wider EV investment

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the industry has invested about £10.8bn in electrification since 2011, and is now urging other stakeholders to match this […]

Subscription could smooth EV uptake

Subscription models could help new car buyers who are hesitant about electric vehicles make the switch to the technology, according to the latest industry research by What Car?. A subscription […]

EVA names first CEO

Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has appointed James Court as its first chief executive. He worked in the Cabinet Office on the UK’s COP26 transport policy and helped build the […]

Heat pumps could cool range anxiety

New research has identified solutions that can mitigate the loss of range for electric cars caused by cold weather. According to What Car?, electric car range can reduce by as […]

Xtrac opens new training academy

Berkshire-based transmission specialist Xtrac has launched of a dedicated apprenticeship facility at its global headquarters in Thatcham. The new training facility, which includes a CAE classroom and adjoining practical skills […]

Petrol prices drive up EV interest

Auto Trader has reported that rising prices on the forecourt have invigorated interest in electric vehicles. It found that the proportion of electric cars viewed on its marketplace had dropped […]

Ford goes all-in with EV investment

Ford has announced plans to make 50% of its annual vehicle sales electric by 2030. It has said it will invest $5bn into its EV production unit this year alone, […]