SMMT calls for HGV transition strategy
The heavy goods vehicle (HGV) sector is calling for an urgent, government-led strategy to drive uptake of zero emission trucks to meet decarbonisation targets. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
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Europcar Mobility Group enhances EV range
Europcar Mobility Group UK is introducing more electric vehicle models to its fleet. The latest model to made available to customers is the MG4 EV. It also complements the other […]
EV growth outstripping network development
A new report has predicted that there will be 2.5 million EVs and hybrids sold in the UK in 2030, with 33.4 million EVs on the road by 2040. The […]
Government announces new ZEV mandate
The government has announced it will introduce a new ZEV mandate to drive the transition to net zero. As part of the initiative it will require manufacturers to ensure that […]
EV costs undermining uptake
British EV charging and smart energy technology business Indra has reported that perceived running and purchase costs are slowing the uptake of EVs. A survey of over 2,000 UK drivers […]
Volta Trucks secures EIB investment
All-electric commercial vehicle manufacture Volta Trucks has announced that the European Investment Bank (EIB) is supporting the company with €40m venture debt financing. The funding from the EIB would support […]
Nearly a million vehicles liable for ULEZ fees
About 700,000 car drivers could be liable to pay the daily £12.50 Ultra-Low Emission Zone when the scheme is expanded in August. According to data from the DVLA, 691,559 licensed […]
LEVC celebrates production milestone
London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) is celebrating the significant milestone of producing its 10,000th vehicle at its state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry. LEVC has manufactured the TX – the world’s most […]
Government support critical to EV future in UK
Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition. This is according to a new blueprint […]
EV car buyers put off by public infrastructure
Less than a fifth of electric vehicle buyers would be comfortable owning an electric vehicle if they had to rely on the UK’s public charging network for recharging. According to […]
Industry casts doubt on EV timelines
Shifting to pure electric vehicle production within current legislative times is not possible, according to more than half of respondents to a new global survey. The research, commissioned by ABB […]
Volta Trucks names new tech chief
Volta Trucks has appointed Martin Hofmann as chief technology and information officer. He brings a wealth of experience to the company, most recently as senior vice president at Salesforce, with […]
