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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’

58 per cent of residents don’t know they’re in an LTN, while less than a quarter say they improve air quality or encourage cycling
19 Mar 2024
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
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Opinion

“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”

The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
13 Mar 2024
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
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Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?

We take a Skoda Enyaq EV to the Sahara via the world’s biggest concentrating solar power station for a glimpse at potential future of green hydrogen p…
15 Feb 2024
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
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London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ
8 Feb 2024
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London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
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London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map

The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected
26 Jan 2024
“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”
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Opinion

“Reports of the death of the internal combustion engine are wildly exaggerated”

Andy Palmer thinks that the internal combustion engine, in partnership with e-fuels, still has a big role to play if the application is right
12 Jan 2024
Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers
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Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers

The Korean firm is forging ahead with hydrogen, showing off its latest hydrogen technology at CES 2024
12 Jan 2024

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Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
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Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand

The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
12 Jan 2024
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UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
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UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?

Low emissions zones are springing up around the country, here’s what you need to know…
5 Jan 2024
What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?
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What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?

‘ZEV mandate’ compels car makers to sell increasing numbers of EVs from 2024 up to the 2035 petrol and diesel ban
3 Jan 2024
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Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!
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Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!

Modular charging stations developed by start-up company Ample can be set up anywhere in just three days
8 Dec 2023
First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers
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First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers

Rishi’s £1bn pledge for motorway charging cash is still locked in the consultation phase as a ‘pilot scheme’ is announced
7 Dec 2023
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
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Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars

The Chinese giant behind Volvo, Polestar and Lotus will join forces with NIO on battery tech
30 Nov 2023
Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover
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Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover

The eco-conscious Aston Martin DB6 concept was created by electric classic-car conversion specialists Lunaz Design
24 Nov 2023
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On-street charging gap: infrastructure needed outside London to keep pace with EV adoption
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On-street charging gap: infrastructure needed outside London to keep pace with EV adoption

Vauxhall’s boss points to a wide disparity in charger coverage between UK regions outside London
16 Nov 2023
​Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car
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​Polestar 0 and the quest for the carbon neutral car

Polestar wants to build a truly carbon neutral car by 2030 and although it’s a huge challenge, the Polestar 0 project means business
13 Nov 2023
Polestar 4 life-cycle assessment reveals impressive reductions in carbon footprint
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Polestar 4 life-cycle assessment reveals impressive reductions in carbon footprint

Swedish brand Polestar is one of the few manufacturers that publishes a crucial life cycle assessment for its cars
1 Nov 2023
ULEZ expansion raises £23.6m in a month as 57,000 pay the charge
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ULEZ expansion raises £23.6m in a month as 57,000 pay the charge

London’s ULEZ expansion has been in force since the end of August and new data gives us an early indication of its effect on motorists
31 Oct 2023
Lexus LF-ZC concept to rival Tesla Model 3 in 2026
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Lexus LF-ZC concept to rival Tesla Model 3 in 2026

The LF-ZC concept shows off new battery technology, and makes use of bamboo in the cabin
25 Oct 2023
Best electric scooters 2023
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Best electric scooters 2023

We test the top electric scooters to see which is best for range, price, riding experience and more
24 Oct 2023
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How green is your car? New Green NCAP ‘lifetime CO2’ award has the answer
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How green is your car? New Green NCAP ‘lifetime CO2’ award has the answer

Green NCAP has launched a new Life Cycle Assessment award for cars with the smallest whole life climate impact
19 Oct 2023
New all-electric Mercedes eActros 600 lorry will keep on truckin' for 310 miles
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New all-electric Mercedes eActros 600 lorry will keep on truckin' for 310 miles

Mercedes is looking to change the haulage landscape with a new fully-electric truck
11 Oct 2023
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Labour to ease EV anxieties with lifetime CO2 labels and battery health checks
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Labour to ease EV anxieties with lifetime CO2 labels and battery health checks

Party’s automotive sector plan calls for new consumer labelling for EVs, health certificates for used batteries, and mandatory chargepoint installatio…
10 Oct 2023
Should taxpayers help new electric car buyers? Let’s explore the arguments
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Should taxpayers help new electric car buyers? Let’s explore the arguments

Car companies think the Government should introduce a new version of the plug-in car grant but others see competition and targeting spending as the be…
9 Oct 2023
UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?
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UK 2035 petrol and diesel ban: what is it and what cars are affected?

The ban on new petrol and diesel car and van sales in the UK has been delayed to 2035 - here’s everything you need to know
25 Sep 2023
Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year
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Mercedes EV charging network to roll out in Europe this year

Mercedes plans to rival the Tesla Supercharger network with new high-power EV charging stations
31 Aug 2023
UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith
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UK motorists are overtaxed, says Tory MP Greg Smith

Car fan Greg Smith MP sticks up for UK drivers in an exclusive chat with Auto Express
30 Aug 2023
Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save
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Recycled car parts: sourcing, quality and how much you could save

We visit the vehicle recycling centre that’s changing the face of scrap dealers and promoting component recycling in the process
23 Aug 2023
Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand
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Vauxhall plans to boost on-street EV charging as councils ignore demand

‘Electric Streets’ website targets 70 per cent of councils with no on-street charging plan for residential streets
14 Aug 2023
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
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London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners

London Mayor Sadiq Kahn confirms grants for all non-ULEZ complaint cars, but it is only being offered to Londoners
4 Aug 2023
Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws
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Electric car charging stations every 38 miles mandated in new EU laws

Electric car charging infrastructure in Europe to be boosted by new regulations setting minimum standards
26 Jul 2023
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
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Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 

Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale. 
6 Jul 2023
Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers
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Hydrogen fuel-cell power could be ‘no cost option’ for BMW EV buyers

Hydrogen programme boss reveals firm’s vision of a fuel-cell powered future as iX5 Hydrogen ‘pilot fleet’ arrives in UK
29 Jun 2023
Hydrogen cars: do hydrogen fuel cell or combustion cars have a future?
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Hydrogen cars: do hydrogen fuel cell or combustion cars have a future?

With sales of electric vehicles increasing fast, do hydrogen fuel cell cars have a future on our roads?
28 Jun 2023