Lunaz upcycled electric refuse trucks get green light
Lunaz long-term aim is to upcycle 1,100 electric vehicles (UEVs) in a year. They’ve now received confirmation that its upcycled refuse trucks have achieved the highest Direct Vision Standard (DVS) rating for driver visibility. The DVS has been developed by researchers, academics and representatives from the freight industry, Europe’s leading HGV manufacturers and […]
2023 used car market up as EV sales reach record levels
The UK’s used car market grew by 5.1% in 2023, according to the latest figures published today by the SMMT. Four straight quarters of growth saw 351,915 more motorists get behind the wheel of a second hand car than in 2022.1 Superminis once again proved the most popular used car body type, accounting […]
All new MG3 to make global debut at Geneva Motor Show
MG Motor will launch the new MG3 hybrid supermini at the 2024 Geneva Motor Show. The debut of MG’s supermini will be on Monday 26th February which is set to be offered to European customers later in 2024. Replacing the petrol model, the MG3 Hybrid Plus represents a landmark in MG’s powertrain development, […]
UK reaches 1 million EV milestone as new car market grows
Britain’s millionth battery electric car (BEV) reached the road in January 2024. The new car market also grew 8.2% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The first month of the year saw 142,876 new cars registered, an uplift of 10,882 units on […]
LEVC’s new L380 luxury MPV rolls off assembly line
LEVC has started production of its L380 Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV). This is the first of a new range of spacious, fully electric models, which will see the brand accelerate its transition from a high-end taxi manufacturer to a leading provider of e-mobility solutions. Following the recent launch of the state-of-the-art EV platform, Space […]
New smart #1 Pro launches in UK priced from £31,950
The #1 Pro has now launched in the UK. Priced from just £31,950, the Pro represents a new entry point for the #1 range. Utilising the same single motor, rear-wheel drive drivetrain as the Pro+, the Pro takes advantage of a smaller, 49kWh battery to reduce costs while maintaining a decent 193-mile WLTP range. […]
StoreDot unveils the future of extreme fast charging
StoreDot has unveiled a breakthrough concept for extreme fast charging (XFC). It’s focussed on the capability from the cell to the vehicle with its new I-BEAM XFCTM concept, an innovative cell-to-pack (CTP) design that will accelerate the integration of XFC into EVs. At the core of I-BEAM XFCTM sits StoreDot’s proprietary 100in5 cell technology, […]
More motorists go green but grey tops chart for 6th year in row
Grey topped the new car colour chart for the sixth year in a row. This is according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Boasting a market share of more than a quarter (26.8%), more than half a million (509,194) grey cars were registered in […]
Ohme is new official smart charging partner for Hyundai
Hyundai Motor UK has chosen Ohme as its new official home charging partner. The agreement will see Hyundai recommend Ohme chargers for its EV sales. Ohme’s dynamic smart chargers can connect with the grid in real time, automatically adjusting to optimise the cost of charging and accessing all the times of the smartest, […]
GWM ORA UK launches ORA 03 PURE+ and PRO+
GWM ORA has launched its new naming convention for all current and future models. The brand’s first model, previously known as ORA Funky Cat, will now be re-named as ORA 03 and made available in two trim levels: PURE+ and PRO+. To support the launch of the brand’s new product naming convention, GWM […]
