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

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

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

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

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

  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 […]

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 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 […]

The designs of the first driverless and electric race car have been unveiled. Dubbed ‘Robocar’, it is part of the newly launched motorsport championship Roborace – the first global championship for driverless cars. It has been designed by newly appointed Chief Design Officer Daniel Simon who previously created cars for Hollywood Sci-Fi blockbusters such as Tron: Legacy […]

The UK Government is extending the current plug-in car grant scheme until next year. The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) made the announcement today in a bid to encourage the uptake of more electric cars. It will continue to offer discounts worth up to £5,000 on plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles (EVs) until at […]