electric

Urban-Air Port to bring ‘new-age travel’ to Coventry

The world’s first zero-emissions Urban-Air Port is set to open in Coventry next month, acting as a hub for flying taxis and delivery drones.

More than half of drivers think electric cars are too expensive

A survey of 2,000 UK drivers has found concerns about the cost of electric cars, plus worries about the scarcity of charging points.

Survey says ‘white van man’ cliche is outdated and offensive

Research by Fiat has found that ‘green van man’ is on the rise, with over a third of van drivers considering a switch to electric power.

9 in 10 electric car owners will stick with battery power

A new survey by Zap-Map found that 91% of electric car owners would not consider switching back to a petrol or diesel vehicle.

All-electric classic Range Rover ready for production

Silverstone-based Lunaz is ready to begin building 50 examples of the Range Rover Classic, featuring battery power and four-wheel drive

When is the official UK ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid car sales?

The government has confirmed that sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in 2030. Some plug-in hybrids will continue until 2035.

‘Try before you buy’ EV scheme coming to UK cities

Businesses and public sector organisations in Nottingham have been offered the chance to experience electric vehicles (EVs) for up to 30 days.

All change: Britain’s first all-electric bus town is coming

The government is inviting local authorities to apply to become the UK's first all-electric bus town, with £50m on offer to pay for a new fleet of buses.

New hydrogen system delivers off-grid electric car charging

The new AFC Energy H-Power system uses hydrogen fuel cell technology to deliver electric car charging anywhere in the UK, without using the National Grid.

Opinion: Why must we go back for the future?

The Morris Commercial JE electric van is a reimagining of the British classic J-type van of the 1950s. Why are we looking back to go forwards?