Charge! At the outset, the C40 Recharge could charge at up to 150kW, which was increased for dual-motor models to a rapid 200kW for the 2023 model year. But single-motor versions can only charge at 130kW. Peace of mind As standard, the C40 has a three- year/60,000-mile warranty; this can be extended to four years… Continue reading Used Volvo C40 (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer’s guide: a second-hand bargain that’s cheap for a reason
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Car Deal of the Day: Ford Mustang Mach-E brings American muscle at an electrifying price
Great to drive with an upmarket interior 265bhp and 292-mile range Just £337 per month A Ford Mustang for around £330 a month? That’s what’s on offer from today’s Deal of the Day, which will let you get behind the wheel of the electric Mustang Mach-E for similar money to a Volkswagen Golf. The deal… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Ford Mustang Mach-E brings American muscle at an electrifying price
How the EV pullback is affecting factories and jobs in the South
For most of the past two decades, the majority of electric vehicle-related investments have gone to Republican-led districts, especially in the Southeast. With the industry pulling back from electric cars and trucks, the fate of those investments is now an open question. Automakers and battery makers invested more $200 billion in EV and battery manufacturing… Continue reading How the EV pullback is affecting factories and jobs in the South
Duke Energy urges Florida customers to reduce electric usage
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As Florida continues to experience the coldest air in the state since 2018, Duke Energy is asking all customers to voluntarily reduce their energy use from 5 to 9 a.m. EST on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. This is due to extremely cold temperatures that are driving unusually high… Continue reading Duke Energy urges Florida customers to reduce electric usage
EVgo adds 100 NACS fast charging connectors with 500 more planned in 2026
EVgo is expanding deployment of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors across its public DC fast-charging network. After a 2025 pilot that installed nearly 100 NACS connectors across 22 major metropolitan areas, EVgo plans to accelerate deployment to reach more than 500 NACS connectors installed by the end of 2026, aiming to support rising… Continue reading EVgo adds 100 NACS fast charging connectors with 500 more planned in 2026
Cybertruck Attempts to Fling Baby Onto Highway
Illustration by Tag Hartman-Simkins / Futurism. Source: Getty Images A couple says their Tesla Cybertruck nearly dumped their baby onto the side of the highway after its passenger door latch failed, The Oaklandside reports. The husband, Oakland resident Viral Shah, says he and his wife were driving up a ramp to get on the highway… Continue reading Cybertruck Attempts to Fling Baby Onto Highway
Wu Zuyu of Hithium Invited to Meet with UK Prime Minister
BEIJING, Feb. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — On the afternoon of January 29, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer jointly attended the closing ceremony of the China-UK Business Council meeting and delivered speeches respectively. More than 110 representatives of enterprises and institutions from both China and the UK participated… Continue reading Wu Zuyu of Hithium Invited to Meet with UK Prime Minister
Auto industry gets multi-layer boost in Budget 2026
Budget 2026 marks a decisive shift in India’s Auto and EV landscape by lowering battery input costs, deepening semiconductor capability, and advancing cleaner logistics, all while aligning with the climate and modal shift priorities outlined in the Economic Survey. A central thrust of the Budget is the push for stronger Domestic Value Addition (DVA) in… Continue reading Auto industry gets multi-layer boost in Budget 2026
Weekly News Wrap: Budget 2026-27 Sets Tone, India-EU FTA Lands, January Sales Pop, Duster Returns
If 2025 was the year India’s auto market remembered how quickly sentiment can swing, this week was the one that tried to institutionalise that swing. Budget 2026–27 leaned hard into the plumbing of an industrial upcycle – chips, clean freight, critical minerals, MSME liquidity, carbon capture – while keeping the EV flywheel alive through targeted… Continue reading Weekly News Wrap: Budget 2026-27 Sets Tone, India-EU FTA Lands, January Sales Pop, Duster Returns
Quicker than petrol? This ‘Elise EV’ changes the charging game
It’s a feeling akin to jet lag – that unmistakable sensation of time shifting in a way that your brain can’t immediately comprehend. Three minutes ago, I plugged this Nyobolt EV into an electric charger with its battery displaying 30%. It’s now breached 80% and its rapid, 300kW charge speed has begun to tail off.… Continue reading Quicker than petrol? This ‘Elise EV’ changes the charging game