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Smart motorway roadworks speed limit to increase from 50mph to 60mph

Smart motorway rollout paused

The government is to suspend the rollout of new smart motorways until at least 2025 amid concerns by safety campaigners and MPs.
Published 12 January 2022
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.
Published 15 December 2021
HGVs

UK hydrogen trials for HGVs to begin

CNG Fuels is to begin trialling hydrogen delivery for HGV use.
Published 28 October 2021
Porsche 3D-print bodyform full bucket seat

Porsche launches 3D-printed bucket seat

Porsche has launched a new 3D-printed bucket seat, parts of which can be adapted during construction to individual driver requirements.
Published 20 October 2021
Toyota Mirai fuel-cell powered RC car

Toyota shows mini RC Mirai

Toyota has revealed what is believed to be the UK’s first hydrogen-powered radio-controlled (RC) car.
Published 19 October 2021
Toyota Mirai sets Guinness World Record for distance travelled

Toyota Mirai hydrogen car sets economy record

The Toyota Mirai, the firm's hydrogen fuel cell-powered saloon, has set a new Guinness World Record for driving the longest distance.
Published 11 October 2021
Updated MG ZS EV

MG ZS upgraded, Marvel-R revealed

Chinese-owned car maker MG has revealed updates for its ZS electric SUV with a new look and two larger batteries for a range of up to 273 miles.
Published 08 October 2021
Tesla Cybertruck and Cyberquad

Tesla Cyberquad will be 'least dangerous ATV'

Tesla Cyberquad electric quad bike will be the "least dangerous ATV" when it goes into production alongside the Cybertruck, the company claimed.
Published 08 October 2021
Ocado

Autonomous Ocado delivery trials to begin

Wayve has received a £10 million investment from online grocer Ocado to collaborate on a trial involving autonomous delivery vehicles.
Published 07 October 2021
Wireless EV charging pad by Char.gy

Wireless EV chargers begin trials

A British electric vehicle charging company has begun a 12-month trial of wireless EV chargers in Buckinghamshire.
Published 06 October 2021
RDTS safety device from Coventry University blasts water away from car tyres as you drive to provide grip in wet weather

Safety device blasts water away as you drive

A new device that blows water away from tyres on wet roads could prove the difference between life and death, according to the inventors.
Published 01 October 2021

Best and worst EV charging spots in UK

Electric car and van drivers in Coventry have access to most public chargers per vehicle in the UK, according to a new study.
Published 30 September 2021