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EU will not achieve electric car charging targets at current rate, auditor warns

EU charging deployment off-track, says auditor

The rollout of the European Union's electric car charging network is too slow for the bloc to achieve its climate targets, auditors have warned.
Published 14 April 2021
Ford Mondeo production to end after 28 years

Ford Mondeo production to end

Ford has confirmed that the Mondeo saloon is to be phased out from March 2022 as the company ramps up its electrifications plans.
Published 26 March 2021
Jenson Button says it will be "embarrassing" for his rivals if he wins an Extreme E race

Button: Embarrassing for rivals if I win Extreme E

Jenson Button says it would be embarrassing for his competitors if he wins an Extreme E race, and revealed he has only spent one hour getting to
Published 23 March 2021
2018 Tesla Model 3 USA Driving

Government ends 'Tesla subsidy'

Electric cars costing more than £35,000 are no longer eligible for the plug-in car grant, as the government takes aim at the wealthiest buyers of
Published 18 March 2021
Air quality near schools that ban cars improved by a quarter

Air quality 23% better near schools that ban cars

The air quality in areas around schools where cars have been banned during peak hours has improved by nearly a quarter.
Published 09 March 2021
DS Automobiles reveals clothing collection that absorbs CO2

DS reveals clothing that absorbs CO2

DS Automobiles has unveiled a clothing collection that absorbs carbon dioxide, made in collaboration with a Parisian fashion designer.
Published 02 March 2021
Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher pump prices

Green new E10 fuel could lead to higher prices

A green new fuel set to be introduced in September could cause drivers to pay more for their fuel, it has been warned. 
Published 25 February 2021
HGVs

Government urged to ban diesel HGV sales by 2040

The sale of new diesel lorries should be banned by 2040 in an attempt to lower emissions, the government has been advised.
Published 18 February 2021
Amazon's Rivian delivery vans roll out in L.A.

Amazon's Rivian delivery vans roll out in L.A.

Electric delivery vans made by American start-up Rivian have hit the road for online marketplace Amazon.
Published 11 February 2021
Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 as it prepares 12-model electric car assault over four years

Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 electric car

Hyundai has released teaser images of its forthcoming Ioniq 5 pure-electric car, which will spearhead a new range of more than 12 battery electri
Published 01 February 2021
Material used to make EV batteries now mined in UK

Researchers find way to produce lithium in UK

British researchers working on ways to source lithium for electric car batteries have extracted a precursor compound from UK rocks.
Published 21 January 2021
More than half of new cars sold in Norway are EVs

More than half of new cars sold in Norway are EVs

Norwegian EV sales overtake those of petrol and diesel cars
Published 07 January 2021