What is Vehicle to Grid charging?

Sales of petrol and diesel vehicles will be phased out after 2030.

Formula E races ahead with battery recycling

The recovered materials will be transformed into metal alloys that can be used again in new rechargeable batteries

EU nations agree 35% car emissions reductions by 2030

New passenger cars would also have to emit 15% less emissions on average by 2025

Zero emission vehicles could be given green number plates

They would be entitled to drive on bus lanes in addition to green vehicles lanes

Jaguar to charge up electric production of E-type concept car

Prince Harry drove his bride Meghan Markle from Windsor Castle to their wedding reception in the battery-powered vehicle, which was then a one-off

New Volkswagen Golf to be mild hybrid

The vehicle is expected to save up to 0.3 litres of fuel over 100 kilometres

Electric black cabs hit London roads

The greener vehicles are expected to help black cab drivers save money on fuel and running costs compared to polluting diesel taxis

Dyson to build electric car that doesn’t suck

  Vacuum giant Dyson has announced plans to develop its own electric vehicle by 2020. It is to invest £2 billion on developing the “radical” electric car, with a 400-strong team working on it. Dyson, known for its vacuum cleaners and fans, will develop the car at Hullavington in Wiltshire, which is expected to open […]

London’s new electric black cab tested in Arctic Circle

The brand new design for London’s electric black cab has been undergoing tests in the harshest conditions in the Arctic Circle. According to London Taxi Company (LTC), the checks to the vehicle performance will get more stringent over the coming weeks, with the taxis set to be cooled down in giant fridges to -49°C. The […]

BMW ‘considers making electric Mini outside UK due to Brexit’

BMW is reportedly considering manufacturing its electric Mini outside the UK due to the uncertainty caused by Brexit. According to reports, the carmaker, which manufactures most Minis at its plant in Oxford, could be moving production of the electric version to its sites in Germany. The company announced the launch of the battery-powered Mini last […]