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Tesla Model S-derived hearse revealed to cater for ‘eco-funerals’
Funeral car-maker Coleman Milne has revealed a new, zero-emissions hearse - and it’s adapted from a Tesla Model S.
Electrified classic car firm Lunaz adds two 1960 Rolls-Royce EVs to its line-up
Classic car electrification firm Lunaz has revealed two new models for its burgeoning line-up of converted historics: zero-emissions versions of the 1961…
British Army test using electric technology on armoured vehicles
New hybrid technology is being tested on the Army’s Foxhound and Jackal 2 vehicles following a £3 million investment from the MOD.
Greene King pubs and restaurants begin EV charging national roll out with north west
Electric vehicle charging points are to be deployed in car parks of all Greene King pubs and restaurants across the north west…
UK government awards £1.5m for smart EV charging projects
The government has awarded over £1.5 million to two electric vehicle (EV) charging projects to help utilise electricity when its at its…
Nikola to turn rubbish collection green with huge electric refuse truck order
The start/stop nature of rubbish collection makes electric powertrains a good choice for refuse trucks, and Phoenix-based Republic Services is tapping into…
Mercedes unveil new eSprinter pricing and specification
The UK’s market-leading large van has now joined Mercedes-Benz’ electric line up, to keep businesses moving intelligently, cost-effectively and sustainably.
Hybrid BMW can now auto-swap to battery power in London and Birmingham
More than 10,000 BMW plug-in hybrid cars on British roads will be able to automatically swap to battery power when entering low…
New consumer association set up to represent electric vehicle drivers in England
A new consumer association, Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England, is being launched to represent the interests of current and prospective electric vehicle…
Cambridge could be set to swap the bike for e-scooters
It is as much a cliché of Cambridge as punts passing underneath the Mathematical Bridge or undergraduates cycling through the city, shirts…