A rapid charging hub for black cabs at Syon Park in south-west London. Photograph: David Parry/Media Assignments/PA Media Assignments View image in fullscreen A rapid charging hub for black cabs at Syon Park in south-west London. Photograph: David Parry/Media Assignments/PA Media Assignments UK installs record number of public electric vehicle chargers About 6,000 have been… Continue reading UK installs record number of public electric vehicle chargers
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VW owners claim ‘poor design’ left cars open to parts theft costing £1,600
The cruise control sensors are fitted behind the VW badge on Volkswagen cars. Photograph: Paul Melling/Alamy View image in fullscreen The cruise control sensors are fitted behind the VW badge on Volkswagen cars. Photograph: Paul Melling/Alamy VW owners claim ‘poor design’ left cars open to parts theft costing £1,600 Cruise control sensors taken by thieves,… Continue reading VW owners claim ‘poor design’ left cars open to parts theft costing £1,600
Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
An image of Xi Jinping with Emmanuel Macron displayed at the Auto China show in Beijing last month highlights that tariffs on importing Chinese electric vehicle into Europe may be discussed when they meet again next week. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters View image in fullscreen An image of Xi Jinping with Emmanuel Macron displayed at the… Continue reading Xi Jinping to visit France, Hungary and Serbia amid EU trade tariff row
Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
More ways to listen Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify RSS Feed Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email The electric carmaker’s Cybertruck was recalled last month after safety concerns emerged over the accelerator pedal. Kari Paul reports How to listen to podcasts: everything you need to know Last month Tesla recalled its… Continue reading Has Elon Musk driven Tesla off track?
‘Watershed moment’ for Tesla as Elon Musk’s visit to China reaps quick reward
Elon Musk met Chinese premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday. Photograph: Wang Ye/AP View image in fullscreen Elon Musk met Chinese premier Li Qiang in Beijing on Sunday. Photograph: Wang Ye/AP ‘Watershed moment’ for Tesla as Elon Musk’s visit to China reaps quick reward Deal to use mapping data from web search giant Baidu… Continue reading ‘Watershed moment’ for Tesla as Elon Musk’s visit to China reaps quick reward
Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator says
A Tesla model 3 drives on autopilot along the 405 highway in Westminster, California, in 2022. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters View image in fullscreen A Tesla model 3 drives on autopilot along the 405 highway in Westminster, California, in 2022. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator says Federal… Continue reading Tesla Autopilot feature was involved in 13 fatal crashes, US regulator says
Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls
The MG 4 EV electric sports car on display at the Beijing Auto Show. Photograph: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen The MG 4 EV electric sports car on display at the Beijing Auto Show. Photograph: Pedro Pardo/AFP/Getty Images Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls EV sales have plateaued… Continue reading Tesla among electric carmakers forced to cut prices as market stalls
How soon can Tesla get its more affordable car to market?
While Tesla is clear on timelines, it has given very few details on what the new lineup of EVs may entail. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters View image in fullscreen While Tesla is clear on timelines, it has given very few details on what the new lineup of EVs may entail. Photograph: Lucy Nicholson/Reuters Explainer How soon… Continue reading How soon can Tesla get its more affordable car to market?
Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024
An electric car being charged on a street in London. The UK was Europe’s biggest market over the first three months of 2023 for the first time, according to an independent analyst. Photograph: Zeynep Demir Aslim/Alamy View image in fullscreen An electric car being charged on a street in London. The UK was Europe’s biggest… Continue reading Electric and hybrid car sales to rise to new global record in 2024
Elon Musk postpones India trip, citing ‘heavy obligations’ at Tesla
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2bn to $3bn in India. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters View image in fullscreen Tesla CEO Elon Musk was expected to announce an investment of $2bn to $3bn in India. Photograph: Tingshu Wang/Reuters Elon Musk postpones India trip, citing ‘heavy obligations’ at Tesla CEO was due… Continue reading Elon Musk postpones India trip, citing ‘heavy obligations’ at Tesla