Electric cars

Under the skin: How Volvo will get the most out of lithium ion batteries

The Swedish manufacturer has a plan to make its next-generation batteries more energy dense, boosting EV range

9 August 2021
Under the skin: How Volvo will get the most out of lithium ion batteries
Electric cars

How Page-Roberts' EV concept could change car design

Founder of British firm explains how it could save up to 36% in manufacturing costs and increase range

4 August 2021
How Page-Roberts' EV concept could change car design
Electric cars

Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option

New long-range Sportback model said to offer highest range in Audi’s electric model line-up

30 July 2021
Audi Q4 E-tron gains 331-mile version and 4WD option
Electric cars

Citroen DS electromod launched by British EV conversion firm

Electrogenic has swapped iconic saloon's 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine for 120bhp electric motor

28 July 2021
Citroen DS electromod launched by British EV conversion firm
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CMA investigates dominance of Electric Highway chargers

Some 80% of motorway EV chargers are run by one operator; competition body says drivers could lose out

23 July 2021
CMA investigates dominance of Electric Highway chargers
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Current Volvos feature 'engineering tags' on their bootlids
Electric cars

Volvo to give next-generation EVs names rather than numbers

Boss Håkan Samuelsson hints that all future EVs will follow XC90 successor in having a name "like a child"

23 July 2021
Volvo to give next-generation EVs names rather than numbers
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Shell to install 800 EV chargers at Waitrose shops by 2025

Project will increase the total number of Shell Recharge points in the UK eight-fold

22 July 2021
Shell to install 800 EV chargers at Waitrose shops by 2025
Electric cars

Smart EQ Fortwo gets Brabus design cues for £25,495

Racing Green Edition of Smart EQ Fortwo coupe added to line-up for “a limited time only”

21 July 2021
Smart EQ Fortwo gets Brabus design cues for £25,495
Electric cars

Tesla Supercharger network to be opened to rival EVs

Other electric cars will soon be able to use Tesla's network of chargers, says CEO Elon Musk

21 July 2021
Tesla Supercharger network to be opened to rival EVs
Electric cars

Automobili Pininfarina offers bespoke design service for Battista

Italian firm says 128 million combinations are available and has revealed a New York City-inspired example

21 July 2021
Automobili Pininfarina offers bespoke design service for Battista

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