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Amazon unveils new electric delivery vans built by Rivian
Amazon unveiled its first all-electric delivery van on Thursday. The vehicle, built by EV startup Rivian, will come with state-of-the-art technology, like…
E-scooter firm reveals plan to give London retailers £7million boost
An e-scooter company vying to become one of London’s chosen operators for upcoming trials has laid out plans to give the capital’s…
Sales of electric cars overtake diesel for the first time in UK car sales
Sales of new electric cars overtook those of diesel cars for the first time last month, according to the Society of Motor…
Lotus wins UK Government support and funding to deliver next-generation EV architecture
An engineering partnership led by Lotus has won UK Government support and funding to develop an all-new next-generation Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV)…
West Midlands launches first 100% electric emergency ambulance in the UK
West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has taken a major step forward in reducing its impact on the environment by launching the first…
Audi launch new TFSIe plug-in hybrid A3 Sportback
A little 'e' goes a long way in the latest Audi A3 Sportback – it means that this new TFSI e version…
Rolls Royce to unveil first pure electric Rolls-Royce Silent Shadow with months
BMW Group has submitted a trademark application for the Rolls-Royce Silent Shadow nameplate ahead of the British luxury car-maker’s unveiling of a…
VW & Uber partner on EV project to provide sustainable transport options
Volkswagen has launched a pilot project with Uber to utilise its electric vehicles as part of the mobility service’s push for sustainable…
Polestar announces plans for Precept to enter production
Polestar has confirmed it will put the Precept into production.
Free parking and VAT cut considered as new incentives to buy electric cars
Free parking and a VAT cut on electric cars are being considered by ministers as Boris Johnson prepares to ban the sale…