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Does F1 have an electric future?

Film asks, as we enter a new era of pure-electric motoring, what does the future hold for petrol-powered F1?
Published 04 August 2021
CMA: UK needs ten times more electric car charging points by 2030

Shortfall in UK charging network revealed

The UK needs to expand its electric vehicle charging network tenfold by 2030, according to new government research. 
Published 26 July 2021

Shell rolling out 800 EV chargers with Waitrose

Fuel giant Shell has signed a deal with Waitrose to install 800 electric car charging points at supermarkets by 2025. 
Published 23 July 2021
Nissan is seeking government support worth tens of millions in order to build a “gigafactory” in Sunderland.

Battery gigafactory for Coventry Airport

Coventry Airport set to house the UK’s third battery gigafactory after planning application submitted.
Published 15 July 2021
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BMW sales strong as electric car push continues

With an expanding electrified model portfolio, BMW Group has seen its brands increase sales in all regions.
Published 08 July 2021
Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan confirms £1bn UK electric car gigafactory

Nissan has announced a £1bn expansion of its Sunderland factory that will allow it to manufacture electric cars and electric car batteries.
Published 01 July 2021
Government announces winners of £20m zero-emission vehicle competition

EV battery health checker shares £20m green grant

The winners of a government-funded £20m zero-emission vehicle competition have been announced.
Published 17 June 2021
Tax car makers that don't produce enough electric cars, say former cabinet ministers

Ex-ministers: Introduce carbon tax for car makers

Two former cabinet ministers have said that car makers should face carbon taxes if they don't manufacture enough electric vehicles.
Published 10 June 2021
Electric car charging point parking bays

Electric charge points to undergo "iconic" revamp

The UK's network of electric car charging points is to be redesigned to give them an "iconic" look akin to that of red postboxes.
Published 07 June 2021
Financial incentives for electric car owners charging off-peak

Incentives offered for off-peak EV charging

Drivers of electric vehicles will be offered incentives to charge their cars at off-peak times in order to prevent unmanageable demand.
Published 24 May 2021
Field full of abandoned electric cars is down to cancelled car-sharing scheme — not battery faults

Cancelled car-share scheme caused EV "boneyard"

Fact-checking services have stepped in to clarify the reason for hundreds of electric vehicles abandoned in a field in France.
Published 20 May 2021
BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car

BMW Z8 designer planning $30,000 electric car

Henrik Fisker, the designer of the BMW Z8, has made an agreement with electronics brand Foxconn that aims to produce a $30,000 electric car.
Published 17 May 2021