Where does the Britishvolt collapse leave UK’s dream of an electric future?

Analysis Where does the Britishvolt collapse leave UK’s dream of an electric future? Jasper Jolly Britain’s car industry relies on petrol or diesel vehicles – and every failure to be part of the electric revolution makes it more exposed Britishvolt enters administration as rescue talks fail An artist’s impression of the proposed Britishvolt gigaplant in… Continue reading Where does the Britishvolt collapse leave UK’s dream of an electric future?

Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath’s drive for a truly emission-free car

Interview Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath’s drive for a truly emission-free car Jasper Jolly Thomas Ingenlath: training as a designer was ‘superfrightening’ for his parents. Photograph: Richard Cannon/Eyevine Thomas Ingenlath: training as a designer was ‘superfrightening’ for his parents. Photograph: Richard Cannon/Eyevine The Swedish-based electric carmaker has pulled ahead of rivals thanks to its no-factory model… Continue reading Polestar boss Thomas Ingenlath’s drive for a truly emission-free car

Battery startup Britishvolt expected to enter administration on Tuesday

Battery startup Britishvolt expected to enter administration on Tuesday EY is understood to be ready to take control after talks about a rescue bid fail Britishvolt’s executive chairman, Peter Rolton, at the site of its planned battery factory. Photograph: Nick Carey/Reuters Britishvolt’s executive chairman, Peter Rolton, at the site of its planned battery factory. Photograph:… Continue reading Battery startup Britishvolt expected to enter administration on Tuesday

‘Motonormativity’: Britons more accepting of driving-related risk

‘Motonormativity’: Britons more accepting of driving-related risk Allowance made for dangers that would not be accepted in other parts of life, finds study with potentially major policy implications Politicians are less likely to try to tackle issues such as pollution from vehicles or poor driving, the researchers say. Photograph: Maureen McLean/Shutterstock Politicians are less likely… Continue reading ‘Motonormativity’: Britons more accepting of driving-related risk

Northvolt v Britishvolt: clarity v confusion in the great electric car battery race | Nils Pratley

Northvolt v Britishvolt: clarity v confusion in the great electric car battery race Nils Pratley Fast action in global gigafactory race is happening outside UK, as Swedish pacesetter shows A rendering of Britishvolt’s planned electric vehicle plant in Blyth, Northumberland. Photograph: Britishvolt/Reuters A rendering of Britishvolt’s planned electric vehicle plant in Blyth, Northumberland. Photograph: Britishvolt/Reuters… Continue reading Northvolt v Britishvolt: clarity v confusion in the great electric car battery race | Nils Pratley

Tevva begins first high-volume production of electric lorries in UK

Tevva begins first high-volume production of electric lorries in UK Startup firm making 7.5 tonne truck at Essex facility after receiving European type approval A digital illustration of Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric truck. Illustration: Tevva/Getty Images A digital illustration of Tevva’s 7.5-tonne electric truck. Illustration: Tevva/Getty Images The truck startup Tevva has become the first company… Continue reading Tevva begins first high-volume production of electric lorries in UK

UK battery startup Britishvolt in talks to sell majority stake

UK battery startup Britishvolt in talks to sell majority stake Company says it is hoping to secure long-term funding so it can build ‘gigafactory’ in Blyth, Northumberland An artist’s impression of the £3.8bn electric vehicle battery ‘gigafactory’ planned for construction in Blyth, Northumberland. Photograph: Britishvolt/PA An artist’s impression of the £3.8bn electric vehicle battery ‘gigafactory’… Continue reading UK battery startup Britishvolt in talks to sell majority stake

Chameleon cars, urine scanners and other standouts from CES 2023

Chameleon cars, urine scanners and other standouts from CES 2023 AI-ovens, dual-display or 3D screen laptops and satellite SOS texting shine at Las Vegas tech show Some tech from CES 2023 including the Withings Scan-U, BMW i Vision Dee and Lenovo Yoga Book 9i. Composite: Withings/BMW/Lenovo Some tech from CES 2023 including the Withings Scan-U,… Continue reading Chameleon cars, urine scanners and other standouts from CES 2023

Electric car sales reach record high in UK despite supply chain disruption

Electric car sales reach record high in UK despite supply chain disruption Tesla’s Model Y was stand out performer as EVs surpassed sales of diesel cars for first time, while total car sales fell by about 2% from 2021 Tesla’s Model Y climbed to third place in the UK’s Top 10 bestselling cars. Photograph: Lillian… Continue reading Electric car sales reach record high in UK despite supply chain disruption

Tesla stock has only plunged to a less ludicrous level as competitors catch up | Nils Pratley

Tesla stock has only plunged to a less ludicrous level as competitors catch up Nils Pratley Elon Musk’s misadventure with Twitter is not the main factor in the dramatic decline in value Tesla’s valuation has declined from $1.2tn to £350bn, its stock having been ‘ludicrously overpriced in the first place’. Photograph: snapshot/Future Image/T Bartilla/Rex/Shutterstock Tesla’s… Continue reading Tesla stock has only plunged to a less ludicrous level as competitors catch up | Nils Pratley