Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as "green" vehicles on Uber's rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its
MAHLE launches owl-inspired bionic fan to reduce commercial EV noise
MAHLE has introduced a bionic high-performance fan that makes commercial electric vehicles quieter. The fan blades can reduce the fan noise of a truck by up to 4
EU Approves New Tariffs On Chinese Cars Over Germany’s Strong Objection
The European Union has voted to impose higher tariffs on cars made in China although both sides say talks will continue.
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Europe Expected to Approve Higher Tariffs on Electric Cars From China
The European Union is expected to support wielding tariffs on electric vehicles made in China, seeking to prevent unfair competition.
I strayed from the Tesla cult and went to the dark side
We own two Tesla cars but the price on the MG4 was irresistible for our youngest daughter. Such a shame about the dealership experience.
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What’s in a name? Mercedes-Benz announces new EV naming conventions
“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Those words, spoken by Juliet in Shakespeare’s great tragedy “Romeo and
Fewer Americans Want EVs, But Not For The Reasons You Think
- EV demand has fallen while appetite for hybrids has grown, according to a new study from consulting firm EY.
- According to the survey, 11% of U.S. car buyers plan to buy an EV in the next 2 years, down
Kia wants a bigger slice of the US EV market with new discounts to win over rivals
Are you seeing more Kia electric cars on the road? It’s not just you. Kia’s EVs, including the EV6 and new EV9, have helped push the brand to two consecutive record-breaking sales
2.5 Million Volvos Will Get This Big Software Update
- The 2025 Volvo XC90, EX90 and EX30 feature a new Google infotainment screen.
- You can now access the main functions with fewer taps.
- 2.5 million older Volvos will also get access to the new interface with an OTA update.
Massachusetts & Rhode Island make history with largest offshore wind projects yet
Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement.
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