Royal Mail e-Trikes to begin six-month trial

Royal Mail e-Trikes to begin six-month trial
Eight e-Trikes will be trialled by Royal Mail in three UK locations, as the company seeks to reduce its CO2 emissions
Volkswagen ID. line-up to include smaller city cars

Volkswagen ID. line-up to include smaller city cars
Volkswagen bosses say electric ID. line-up will expand to include smaller cars, as company increases sales targets
Volkswagen up! set to become electric-only

Volkswagen up! set to become electric-only
The Volkswagen up! will become an electric-only car, with petrol versions set to be ditched, the carmaker has confirmed
Puritalia Automobili Berlinetta hybrid hypercar on show at Geneva

Puritalia Automobili Berlinetta hybrid hypercar on show at Geneva
952bhp Puritalia Automobili Berlinetta hypercar will combine V8 engine and electric motor
e.GO Mobile granted access to Volkswagen’s MEB platform

e.GO Mobile granted access to Volkswagen’s MEB platform
e.GO Mobile will become the first external company to use Volkswagen's MEB platform
New BMW plug-in hybrids announced at Geneva

New BMW plug-in hybrids announced at Geneva
Existing models get electric range boost; fully electric X3 confirmed
Brabus Ultimate E Shadow Edition revealed

Brabus Ultimate E Shadow Edition revealed
Tuning company Brabus reveals sporty version of Smart EQ ForTwo Cabrio, but only 28 will be built
Kia Niro hybrid facelifts revealed for 2019

Kia Niro hybrid facelifts revealed for 2019
Hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Kia Niro have been updated with tweaked designs and new technology
SEAT Minimo concept previews "the future of urban mobility"

SEAT Minimo concept previews "the future of urban mobility"
SEAT Minimo is latest compact urban electric vehicle concept from a major manufacturer
Electric Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle and California launched

Electric Volkswagen Transporter, Caravelle and California launched
Volkswagen introduces electric powertrain for Transporter, Caravelle and California vans, with 250 miles of range
Volvo T6 and T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrids upgraded

Volvo T6 and T8 Twin Engine plug-in hybrids upgraded
T6 and T8 Twin Engine powertrains upgraded as Volvo announces range of mild hybrids
Nissan x OPUS camper concept uses recycled batteries

Nissan x OPUS camper concept uses recycled batteries
Concept camper features Nissan Energy ROAM power pack made from recycled electric-vehicle batteries
Electric Swind E Classic Mini launched with £79,000 price tag

Electric Swind E Classic Mini launched with £79,000 price tag
Limited-edition electric classic Mini goes on sale with 125-mile range and starting price of £79,000
Motorists set to benefit from £400m charging fund

Motorists set to benefit from £400m charging fund
Zouk Capital announced as ‘preferred bidder’ to manage £400m Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund
Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance feature and Dog Mode launched

Tesla Sentry Mode surveillance feature and Dog Mode launched
Sentry Mode system allows Teslas to record footage from all angles, helping prevent damage and theft
Electric cars cheaper than petrols and diesels, study finds

Electric cars cheaper than petrols and diesels, study finds
Electric cars are already cheaper to own than petrol and diesel vehicles, according to a new study
Porsche Charging Service coming to the UK

Porsche Charging Service coming to the UK
Digital service grants Porsche drivers access to 49,000 charging points across Europe
36 million electric cars by 2040 “doesn’t worry” National Grid

36 million electric cars by 2040 “doesn’t worry” National Grid
Representative of National Grid says network will cope with projected demand increase caused by electric cars
ScottishPower tariff to cost ‘10 times less than petrol’

ScottishPower tariff to cost ‘10 times less than petrol’
Energy company ScottishPower claims its new tariff for electric-car drivers could undercut petrol running costs by 90%
New, baby Audi e-tron to debut at Geneva Motor Show

New, baby Audi e-tron to debut at Geneva Motor Show
Concept crossover to preview Audi’s third electric car, with production model on course for 2020
Electric cars to cost same as petrols in two years

Electric cars to cost same as petrols in two years
The price of electric cars could soon fall to that of petrol and diesel models, research by Deloitte suggests
New Ford Mondeo Hybrid 2019: prices, specs and pictures

New Ford Mondeo Hybrid 2019: prices, specs and pictures
Revised Ford Mondeo Hybrid priced from £28k; available as estate for the first time
World’s first hydrogen fuel-cell charger launched

World’s first hydrogen fuel-cell charger launched
AFC Energy launches ‘CH2ARGE’ system, using hydrogen to generate electricity and charge electric cars
Wireless charging study confirmed for London and Tamworth

Wireless charging study confirmed for London and Tamworth
Near-£50,000 grant from Office for Low Emission Vehicles awarded to investigate role of wireless charging in electric vehicle fleets
Opinion: Enthusiasts can get their kicks in electric cars

Opinion: Enthusiasts can get their kicks in electric cars
Electric cars have just as much to offer petrolheads as ICE cars, writes Vicky Parrott…
Electric-car demand set to surge in 2019

Electric-car demand set to surge in 2019
The latest sales figures suggest demand for electric cars will rise sharply this year, with lead times set to increase, too
London Congestion Charge exemption to end for all electric cars and PHEVs

London Congestion Charge exemption to end for all electric cars and PHEVs
All electric and plug-in hybrid cars will lose their London Congestion Charge exemption status, it has been announced
NIO ES6 SUV revealed for Chinese market

NIO ES6 SUV revealed for Chinese market
The NIO ES6 is the company’s third production model, but it won’t be coming to the UK
Audi PB18 e-tron concept could make production

Audi PB18 e-tron concept could make production
Design team pushing for the Audi PB18 e-tron concept to become a reality, says insider
New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC race car unleashed

New Nissan Leaf NISMO RC race car unleashed
Racing version of the electric Nissan Leaf produces 322bhp and will do demo runs for fans across the globe
Lamp post electric car chargers appear in London for the first time

Lamp post electric car chargers appear in London for the first time
First of 50 char.gy public lamp post chargers go live in the capital, providing open-access charging to residents in Southwark
All new cars in the UK should be electric by 2032, say MPs

All new cars in the UK should be electric by 2032, say MPs
A group of MPs says the planned 2040 ban of petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward, and include PHEVs, too