Polestar 2 is one of the safest electric vehicles ever tested by Euro NCAP, achieving a five-star rating. The European New Car Assessment Programme has released its assessment of Polestar 2 which shows the Swedish electric performance fastback performi…
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Plug-in hybrids not as fuel-efficient as official figures claim, Which? reveals
Manufacturers are advertising unrealistic fuel efficiency figures for plug-in hybrid cars and potentially costing motorists hundreds of pounds more in fuel costs, according to new tests by UK consumer group Which?. Which? tested 22 popular models and f…
Honda e named ‘City Car of the Year’ in the UKCOTY Awards 2021
The Honda e has claimed the City Car of the Year title in the 2021 UK Car of the Year Awards and is part of the 11 car shortlist for the overall UK Car of the Year title, which will be announced on Monday 8th March. The UK Car of the Year Awards (UKCOT…
All all-electric Volvo models to be available online only
Volvo Cars is fundamentally changing how and where to meet its customers, and will transform the current wholesale model by moving online and with strong customer relationships. It aims to be a fully electric car company globally by 2030 and will launc…
DEFRA to grow its fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles to 96
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is growing its fleet of Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Commercial vehicles as it strives to lower its transport emissions and set a positive example for other fleet operators. Having originally …
Georgia Power set to enable EV fast charging access across major travel corridor
With an increase of electric vehicles on Georgia roads every day, Georgia Power today announced plans to join other utilities across the South, Midwest, Gulf Coast, Central Plains and mid-Atlantic to enable EV drivers’ seamless travel through a c…
Audi and Arcadia offer renewable energy subscription with 2021 Audi e-tron or e-tron Sportback lease or purchase
Audi of America is offering qualified customers who purchase or lease a 2021 e-tron or e-tron Sportback a subscription to Arcadia at no additional charge for up to five years. Arcadia connects renters and homeowners across the U.S. to wind and solar en…
Hyundai SANTA FE Plug-in Hybrid priced at £45,715 in the UK
Hyundai Motor UK has announced the pricing and specification of the new SANTA FE PHEV, the company’s flagship SUV. SANTA FE is Hyundai’s longest-running SUV now in its 21st year of sale. The D-segment SUV has been praised for its comfort and roomi…
Volvo C40 Recharge expands Volvo’s all-electric lineup
The future of Volvo Cars is electric and the new Volvo C40 Recharge is the latest manifestation of its commitment to a zero emission future. The C40 Recharge has all the benefits of an SUV but with a lower and sleeker design. It is based on the …
Williams Advanced Engineering partners with Fortescue to develop electric haul truck
Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) and Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) announced an agreement to design, build, test and integrate a battery system to power an electric mining haul truck. The project will involve the design and construction of a be…
