Northvolt was regarded as a leading player in European efforts to build an electric vehicle battery industry. Photograph: Jonas Ekstromer/TT/Reuters View image in fullscreen Northvolt was regarded as a leading player in European efforts to build an electric vehicle battery industry. Photograph: Jonas Ekstromer/TT/Reuters EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden Swedish firm… Continue reading EV battery startup Northvolt files for bankruptcy in Sweden
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‘Patchy and behind deadline’: MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging points
There is not a single charge point in the UK that is fully compliant with accessibility standards that the DfT established with the Motability charity more than two years ago, MPs reported. Photograph: Doug Houghton/Alamy View image in fullscreen There is not a single charge point in the UK that is fully compliant with accessibility… Continue reading ‘Patchy and behind deadline’: MPs attack UK rollout of EV charging points
Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants
An updated version of Toyota’s bZ4X electric car, unveiled at a launch event in Brussels. Photograph: Toyota View image in fullscreen An updated version of Toyota’s bZ4X electric car, unveiled at a launch event in Brussels. Photograph: Toyota Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants Japanese company announces two new… Continue reading Toyota plans to build battery vehicles in UK and keep European plants
Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
Members of the VW production team eat currywurst during the daily morning tasting session at the Wolfsburg plant. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Members of the VW production team eat currywurst during the daily morning tasting session at the Wolfsburg plant. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW… Continue reading Volkswagen enjoys surprise bestseller amid financial woes: the VW currywurst
‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
Demonstrators outside a Tesla dealership in Palo Alto, California, protest on Wednesday against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters View image in fullscreen Demonstrators outside a Tesla dealership in Palo Alto, California, protest on Wednesday against Elon Musk’s role in the Trump administration. Photograph: Carlos Barría/Reuters ‘Major brand worries’: Just how… Continue reading ‘Major brand worries’: Just how toxic is Elon Musk for Tesla?
Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA View image in fullscreen Almost 4,000 Teslas were sold in the UK in February, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of… Continue reading Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role
EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’ on pollution target as EV sales slump
European manufacturers say the market for zero-emissions cars is not picking up fast enough and the industry needs greater support. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images View image in fullscreen European manufacturers say the market for zero-emissions cars is not picking up fast enough and the industry needs greater support. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’… Continue reading EU gives carmakers ‘breathing space’ on pollution target as EV sales slump
UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech
Volklec plans to manufacture batteries for cars, boats, construction vehicles and aircraft . Photograph: Ming Tung Tang/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Volklec plans to manufacture batteries for cars, boats, construction vehicles and aircraft . Photograph: Ming Tung Tang/Getty Images UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech… Continue reading UK battery firm says it has learned from others’ errors as it licenses Chinese tech
Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and plans job cuts
Aston Martin says its first battery electric vehicle will only come in ‘the latter part of this decade’. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters View image in fullscreen Aston Martin says its first battery electric vehicle will only come in ‘the latter part of this decade’. Photograph: Priyanshu Singh/Reuters Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and… Continue reading Aston Martin delays first battery electric vehicle again and plans job cuts
‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk
Once known for raging against the climate crisis, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now seen as an outspoken far-right cheerleader. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters View image in fullscreen Once known for raging against the climate crisis, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is now seen as an outspoken far-right cheerleader. Photograph: Aly Song/Reuters ‘I felt nothing but disgust’:… Continue reading ‘I felt nothing but disgust’: Tesla owners vent their anger at Elon Musk