UK electric car registrations continue to set records, as latest figures place the total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last year at 72,834, making 2019 the most successful year for electric cars to date. That equates to…
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Nissan partners with Lifesaver to provide to provide commuters with 100% renewably-charged smartphone power
Nissan has partnered with Lifesaver to promote the use of renewable energy for a 100% electric journey. Nissan and Lifesaver will be at London Waterloo (14-19 Jan) and London Victoria (20-26 Jan) railway stations to provide a portable smartphone chargi…
CAM study finds USA and China EV markets in decline
In the two most important markets for electromobility, new car sales in 2019 as a whole were down, as the CAM notes in its latest industry study Electromobility Report 2020. Germany, on the other hand, has the highest gains worldwide – if PHEVs are included. In the current evaluation, the team of the Center of […]
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Scotland leads the way for ULEV infrastructure in the UK
Recent analysis by the UK’s leading vehicle finance provider, Moneybarn, reveals which regions have increased their capacity to support the growing number of UK electric vehicles. The research comes in light of the Transport Secretary hinting the Gover…
MG ZS EV scoops prestigious accolade at Company Car & Van Awards
The MG ZS EV has beaten rivals to a prestigious accolade after the flagship model was named Medium EV of the Year at the Company Car & Van 2020 Awards. An expert judging panel assessed all features and functionalities of the ZS EV, pushing its busi…
Is Aston Martin cancelling Rapid E production?
In April 2019, Aston Martin presented its first electric model, the Rapide E, which was to be built in a limited edition of 155 units. Now a British magazine reports that not even these few cars are to be built. British magazine Autocar cited company circles, claiming that Aston Martin will not produce its first […]
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AFC Energy Launches Fuel Cell H-Power EV Charger System
UK-based AFC Energy announced the launch of its zero emissions electric vehicle charger based on hydrogen fuel cell technology. The self-contained, zero emission charging system overcomes issues associated with poor grid coverage to provide rapid EV ch…
Škoda’s Superb iV now available to order in UK
Škoda’s first electrified vehicle, the Superb iV is now available to order in the UK, starting with a price of £31,970. The plug-in hybrid comes in one of four trim variants and is set to hit UK showrooms this month. The PHEV was initially presented last March, when the company also announced the technical specifications […]
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SKODA Superb iV priced from £31,970 in the UK
UK customers can now order SKODA’s first electrified car, the new Superb iV, with a starting price of £31,970. The recently facelifted Superb now offers advanced tech and a low emission hybrid engine, and will be in UK showrooms later this month. The S…
Record year for all-electric cars fails to reboot UK market
The UK new car market declined in 2019, with annual registrations falling for the third consecutive year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 2,311,140 units were registered last year, represent…
