Electric car charging point parking bays

Price of rapid charging EVs jumps 21%


The average cost of topping up an electric car’s battery using a public rapid charger has increased by more than a fifth in the past eight months
Renault's eco-friendly Scenic Vision concept is battery-electric for everyday driving but deploys hydrogen for long trips

Renault Scenic Vision is a hydrogen-BEV hybrid


Renault believes its new zero-emission Scenic Vision concept car offers a convenient solution to quick refuelling on long trips.
NamX HUV designed by Pininfarina

NamX HUV uses removable hydrogen fuel capsules


Automotive start-up NamX has revealed its first concept car, the HUV, with styling by Pininfarina and removable hydrogen capsules.
Petrol stations in UK warn of fuel supply issues as lorry driver shortage bites

Oil protests lead to fuel shortages


The environmental activist group Just Stop Oil has created disruptions at three oil terminals in the south of England.
Porsche is developing a synthetic e-fuel plant in Chile with Siemens

Porsche invests in synthetic e-fuels


Porsche has announced that it has acquired a 12.5% stake in HIF Global LLC, a Chilean synthetic e-fuels company.
Matchbox reveals recycled zinc toy car pack

Matchbox announces expanded range of eco toy cars


Toy-maker Mattel has announced the launch of a range of new carbon-neutral toy lines under its Mega and Matchbox brands.
2022 Polestar O2 concept

Polestar O2 speedster concept unveiled


Polestar has unveiled a new convertible concept that is intended to become a “halo car” for the brand, highlighting its design and tech.

Extreme H series coming in 2024


Extreme H, a companion series to the all-electric Extreme E off-road racing championship, will launch in 2024 using hydrogen fuel cells in place
Urgent need for pay-per-mile road pricing, MPs say

Urgent need for pay-per-mile road pricing, MPs say


The UK must urgently introduce pay-per-mile road pricing to make up the £35bn budget shortfall created by the switch to electric cars, MPs say.
Tesla supplier creating million-mile battery

Battery swapping explained


On December 10, Chinese carmaker Nio announced that it had installed its 700th battery swap station in China.
ZipCharge reveals portable EV charger

ZipCharge launches portable EV charger


British start-up ZipCharge has launched a new portable charger for electric vehicles at the Cop26 climate summit in Glasgow.
The five richest people in motoring: Elon Musk

Donate to end hunger, UN tells Musk


Elon Musk has offered to sell $6 billion (£4.4 billion) of Tesla stock if the UN can demonstrate how the sum might end world hunger.