Ed Miliband launched a passionate plea for an ‘electric car revolution across the country’ – before admitting he does not have one himself. The shadow business secretary attacked the PM’s plan for a 2030 ban on polluting vehicles, saying it was ‘not taking the bold action necessary to make this fair’. He said it needs … Read more
A pioneering electric car firm that is developing a 258mph battery-powered supercar is setting up a UK research and development base right next door to Jaguar Land Rover. The firm, Rimac, is also linked to Porsche amid speculation that the pair will soon take control of luxury hypercar firm Bugatti and turn it into an … Read more
Grants for electric cars ‘will be slashed by £500 and WON’T apply to the best-selling Tesla vehicle any more’ The government has subsidised 35% of the price of certain models up to £3,000 This is now being cut to £2,500, with the upper limit of eligible cars also reduced As a result Tesla’s popular Model … Read more
Grants for electric cars ‘will be slashed by £500 and WON’T apply to the best-selling Tesla vehicle any more’ The government has subsidised 35% of the price of certain models up to £3,000 This is now being cut to £2,500, with the upper limit of eligible cars also reduced As a result Tesla’s popular Model … Read more
Lena Headey heads out for a ride on her electric motorbike on the streets of Los Angeles By Brian Gallagher For Dailymail.com Published: 06:55 GMT, 17 March 2021 | Updated: 06:55 GMT, 17 March 2021 Lena Headey took a ride around Los Angleles on a brand new motorbike on Tuesday afternoon. The 47-year-old actress was … Read more
Is motorway electric car charging about to become MUCH better? Transport Minister to enforce new rules to make them more reliable and accessible Currently one firm dominates charging points on UK motorways Transport Minister Rachel Maclean says this will change soon Anyone with a contactless card will be able to use the points By Grace … Read more
A new report has revealed the recent surge in ownership of pure electric vehicles in the UK but also highlights a regional divide in uptake, which is far higher in affluent areas. The number of battery electric vehicles (or BEVs) owned privately rather than by businesses and fleets has risen by nearly 30,000 cars in … Read more
San Francisco-based Ample announced a new battery charging technology that refuels electric vehicles from any automaker in just 10 minutes – three times faster than traditional systems. Using Modular Battery system, AI-powered robots remove the depleted battery and replace it with a fully charged unit – Ample says its batteries are like Lego-blocks that can … Read more
The sky above an erupting volcano in Indonesia has turned a stunning electric purple during a lightning storm. Spectacular images captured the spectacle as Mount Sinabung in Karo, North Sumatra, continued to spew a column of ash and smoke up to 16,400ft (5km) into the sky as lightning bolts crackled above. Sinabung leapt back into life … Read more
Electric car with the ‘performance of a sleepy vole’ is branded worst motor ever as experts reveal ten most useless vehicles of all time The Reva G-Wiz topped the list of worst motors compiled by Auto Express It pipped the likes of the Austin Allegro, Morris Marina and the Reliant Robin By Gemma Parry For … Read more