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Climate change as important as cash to would-be electric car buyers
Reducing environmental impact is as persuasive as saving money when buying an electric car, finds new research by Geotab.
25 September 2019
Tag: electric vehicle
Road Tests
First Drive: DS 3 Crossback
Second in their new model assault, the DS3 turns SUV, and Martyn Collins reckons it’s their most convincing model yet.
15 March 2019
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Dyson confirms electric vehicle production in Singapore
Dyson has confirmed plans to construct its first automotive manufacturing facility in Singapore, with the first production car to roll off the line in 2021.
24 October 2018
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Toyota reveals multiple electrified models
A new battery-electric C-HR, plug-in hybrid Corolla and Levin models have been revealed by Toyota.
27 April 2018
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NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in Europe
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
21 March 2018
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Tritium announces major European expansion
Tritium has opened a new sales, service, training and testing facility for Europe in Amsterdam, Netherlands as it commits to the European EV market.
12 March 2018
Motor Show
250-miles in 15 minutes promised by Porsche’s new EV
Porsche reveals second electric car concept with 800V system, enabling 400-kilometre range in 15 minutes.
6 March 2018
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Dyson seeks additional 300 automotive workforce for EV project
Dyson is looking to employ a further 300 people in “automotive” positions, as it works towards developing its first electric vehicle.
2 March 2018
Motor Show
480km Jaguar I-Pace pricing and spec revealed
Jaguar has revealed pricing, a 480km range and final production specification for its first electric vehicle: the I-Pace.
1 March 2018
Motor Show
Hyundai Kona Electric revealed with 292-mile WLTP range
Hyundai has revealed the electric version of the Kona compact SUV, confirming a range of almost 300 miles under the new WLTP cycle and rapid
27 February 2018
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Rotary power returns as part of Mazda’s eco range
Mazda has confirmed its first electric car will be available with an optional range extender; the first rotary engine fitted to its production models since
22 February 2018
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Pan-European ultra-fast charging network to focus on urban areas
Dutch charging firm Allego along with Nordic charge point operator Fortum Charge & Drive are planning to develop a pan-European interoperable charging network, focusing on
24 January 2018
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Belgian charging network connects France and Netherlands
Belgium’s UNIT-E charging network has added 25 rapid chargers along key routes spanning between the French and Dutch borders, enabling easier long-distance travel for electric
18 December 2017
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Volvo’s Polestar reveals first markets for debut plug-in hybrid
Volvo’s spin-off performance subsidiary has announced the first six markets for its Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid.
14 December 2017
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EU-LIVE takes on the Twizy with new EV mobility solution
The European EU-LIVE consortium has revealed a new electrified mobility solution for the L5e category – a segment in-between two and four wheels with speeds
7 December 2017
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Electric vehicle adoption has reached a turning point, says Jato Dynamics
This year has represented a turning point for electric vehicle adoption, with sales in key regions increasing significantly, Jato Dynamics says.
29 November 2017
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Siemens drives electromobility focus with Ubitricity investment
Siemens Energy Management is to work with Ubitricity to develop electromobility solutions including for fleets.
14 November 2017
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Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Opel turnaround plans
Opel, and sibling Vauxhall, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover
9 November 2017
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BMW sparks new higher power i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender.
30 August 2017
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Second-life batteries power charge points along Belgian and German highways
Connected Energy has installed two quick-charge stations along highways in Belgium and Germany that use second-life Renault electric vehicle batteries as power sources.
30 August 2017
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Nissan expands e-POWER range extended EV to Indonesian market
Nissan Motor Indonesia has confirmed the Nissan Note e-POWER range extended electric vehicle will be offered in Indonesia and be on display at GIIAS 2017
16 August 2017