London asthma sufferers say their condition is worse with poor air quality
The Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced bold action is urgently needed to tackle London’s filthy air, as new research revealed more than half a million people are now registered with asthma in the capital and two-thirds of sufferers say their condition is made worse by poor air quality. Poor air quality stunts the growth […]
HR-V e:HEV technology delivers optimal blend of efficiency & performance
Honda has announced that the all-new HR-V, which is set to go on sale across Europe from late 2021, will solely be equipped with the company’s advanced e:HEV hybrid powertrain. The next-generation HR-V’s e:HEV powertrain produces a total power output of 96kW (131PS), coupled with 253Nm of torque. The effect is a comfortable journey, […]
Dynamo Motor Company powers the future with world’s 1st fully electric Black Cab
Committing to UK jobs, growth and future all-electric taxi and van conversions, Dynamo Motor Company has announced its next expansion phase. It plans to recruit an extra 275 people (total team 300) in the UK and convert up to 10,000 taxis and commercial/privately owned vehicles per year in 2026. Through its Seedrs campaign Dynamo […]
The Kia EV6 has the potential to offer a much improved EV ownership experience
The Kia EV6 promises to deliver the very best ownership experience by making the electric lifestyle a viable option for day-to-day mobility. With the EV6, Kia claims to have removed the perceived barriers that prevent many from making the switch to electric. As Kia’s first dedicated EV, it provides rapid charging times, access to […]
Jeep celebrates 80 years by looking towards an electric future
On 15th July 1941, the former Willys-Overland Co. signed a contract with the U.S. War Department to begin production of the first military Jeep vehicle. Eighty years later, the Jeep brand thrives around the world with a product line-up that continues to expand into new segments, a community of global customers and the utilisation of 4xe […]
Volkswagen Group set to launch value in battery-electric autonomous mobility world
Volkswagen presented its plan for transforming the Group into a software-driven mobility company with a strong focus on its brands and global technology platforms, providing synergies and scale as well as opening up new profit areas. “We set ourselves a strategic target to become global market leader in electric vehicles and we are well […]
70% of Peugeot models are electric in 2021
Electrification is at the heart of the PEUGEOT’s strategy and the new PEUGEOT 308 will offer two rechargeable hybrid engines on its saloon and SW estate versions from launch. With these new additions, PEUGEOT’s vehicle range will be 70% electric by the end of 2021, including passenger cars and commercial vehicles. By 2023, 85% of […]
Renault Megane hatchback with e-tech plug-in hybrid
Renault is strengthening its electrified vehicle offering in the UK with the announcement of the Renault Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid, the new five-door model complementing the Sports Tourer version that is already available with the advanced powertrain. The Megane Hatch Plug-In Hybrid will be available to order from August with the first UK customers […]
Jaguar I-PACE provides ground support for all-electric flight speed record bid
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE is the towing and support vehicle for a UK-led programme aiming to claim the electric flight speed record later this year, with a target of 300+mph. The Rolls-Royce ‘Spirit of Innovation’ team has already completed key ground-testing and taxiing ahead of the first test flights in a matter of months, supported […]
The Volvo Concept Recharge – a sign of things to come from Volvo’s full-electric era
For Volvo Cars, electrification is more than simply a shift in powertrains. It represents a new paradigm in car design, and the Volvo Concept Recharge is a manifesto for the next generation of all-electric Volvos. True to the heritage of Scandinavian design, Concept Recharge has the mantra of ‘less but better’ at its core. […]
