A Rolls-Royce UltraFan demonstrator engine is put to the test at its factory in Derby. Photograph: Rolls-Royce A Rolls-Royce UltraFan demonstrator engine is put to the test at its factory in Derby. Photograph: Rolls-Royce Top marks for ambition, but new Rolls boss still has to set hard targets Nils Pratley Tufan Erginbilgic is saying the… Continue reading Top marks for ambition, but new Rolls boss still has to set hard targets
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‘It’s a long-term journey we’re on’: taking a ride towards self-driving cars
‘It’s a long-term journey we’re on’: taking a ride towards self-driving cars Nissan’s ServCity project shows how far autonomous vehicles have come and difficulties they still face Nissan’s ServCity car navigates the roads of south-east London. Human intervention is still need during the five-mile journey. Photograph: Nissan Motor Nissan’s ServCity car navigates the roads of… Continue reading ‘It’s a long-term journey we’re on’: taking a ride towards self-driving cars
Ford to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 1,300 in UK
Ford to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 1,300 in UK US carmaker blames losses on rising costs and need to switch to electric vehicle production An engine production line at Ford’s factory in Dagenham. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty An engine production line at Ford’s factory in Dagenham. Photograph: Carl Court/Getty Ford is cutting nearly… Continue reading Ford to cut nearly 4,000 jobs in Europe, including 1,300 in UK
Monday briefing: There’s a years-long backlog in driving tests – this is why it matters
Monday briefing: There’s a years-long backlog in driving tests – this is why it matters In today’s newsletter: Coronavirus has forced tens of thousands to wait longer to take their tests. What seems like a small issue is symptomatic of wider problems in society Sign up here for our daily newsletter, First Edition The pandemic… Continue reading Monday briefing: There’s a years-long backlog in driving tests – this is why it matters
My friend is driving a freezing-cold Porsche – and the schadenfreude is delicious | Adrian Chiles
My friend is driving a freezing-cold Porsche – and the schadenfreude is delicious Adrian Chiles You thought spending six figures on a car might guarantee someone will fix it? Think again The world’s most expensive fridge … the Porsche Taycan. Photograph: Martyn Lucy/Getty Images The world’s most expensive fridge … the Porsche Taycan. Photograph: Martyn… Continue reading My friend is driving a freezing-cold Porsche – and the schadenfreude is delicious | Adrian Chiles
Major plug-in hybrid cars pollute more than official measures suggest
Major plug-in hybrid cars pollute more than official measures suggest BMW, Renault and Peugeot PHEVs all exceeded carbon dioxide output claimed in standard lab tests, on-road tests show BMW’s 3 series plug-in hybrid emitted three times its official rating of 36g of carbon dioxide per kilometre. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images BMW’s 3 series plug-in hybrid… Continue reading Major plug-in hybrid cars pollute more than official measures suggest
Nissan to take stake in Renault electric vehicle unit to repair alliance
Nissan to take stake in Renault electric vehicle unit to repair alliance New 15-year deal includes working together on electronics and battery technology Renault 5 Prototype electric compact concept car. The carmaker’s Ampere electric car unit is being prepared for a potential stock market flotation. Photograph: Sjoerd van der Wal/Getty Images Renault 5 Prototype electric… Continue reading Nissan to take stake in Renault electric vehicle unit to repair alliance
Electric vehicles power rise in UK car sales despite weak outlook
Electric vehicles power rise in UK car sales despite weak outlook Trade body SMMT cuts forecast for annual sales, citing inflation and interest rate increases A Volvo XC60 car plugged into a charging point outside a dealership. SMMT said sales of hybrids rose by 40.6% year on year in January. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images A… Continue reading Electric vehicles power rise in UK car sales despite weak outlook
Australian startup Recharge wins bid for collapsed UK battery company Britishvolt
Australian startup Recharge wins bid for collapsed UK battery company Britishvolt Recharge, which is also planning a factory in Victoria, revives goal to build £3.8bn ‘gigafactory’ in north England Recharge Industries’ takeover of Britishvolt revives plans for a battery plant in Blyth, Northumberland. Photograph: Britishvolt/Reuters Recharge Industries’ takeover of Britishvolt revives plans for a battery… Continue reading Australian startup Recharge wins bid for collapsed UK battery company Britishvolt
Private equity firm in talks to buy collapsed startup Britishvolt
Private equity firm in talks to buy collapsed startup Britishvolt Greybull Capital considering bid as administrators at EY try to push through sale of gigafactory project An artist impression of Britishvolt’s gigaplant. Greybull Capital would be a controversial bidder for a project seen as important to the UK’s industrial ambitions. Photograph: Britishvolt/PA An artist impression… Continue reading Private equity firm in talks to buy collapsed startup Britishvolt