Mobility
California Introducing Annual $100 Fee For Zero-Emission Vehicle Owners … In 2020
The California state legislature has passed a new $52.4 billion bill known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) that will see owners of zero-emissions vehicles charged an annual fee of $100. The charge is intended to…
Hyundai Reportedly Working on Next-Gen Solid-State Batteries for Electric Vehicles
Major car companies like Hyundai have toyed with both hydrogen and electricity for clean fuel sources, but now it seems the Seoul, South Korea-based manufacturer may be taking a major step towards improving technology for their electric cars with solid-state…
Reports: India Targets 100 Per Cent EVs by 2030
The Indian government is working on an innovative clean transport scheme that would see people given electric cars with no upfront payment, according to comments from the Power Minister Piyush Goyal reported in the Economic Times. Speaking at an event…
Dutch Grocery Webstore To Buy 2,000 Electric Delivery Vans In Coming Years
After having received €100 million in funding, Dutch online grocery store Picnic just announced aggressive expansion in the years ahead, including the procurement of a staggering 2,000 electric delivery vehicles. Picnic, a young company operating in the Netherlands, seems to…
Survey: 40 Per Cent of Drivers Would Consider Buying an EV
Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming a serious contender for many motorists considering buying a new car, according to the results of a major new survey of transportation habits from research firm Dalia Research. The survey, which questioned 43,000 people…
Could Workplace Charge Points Trigger Electric Vehicle Demand?
Could simply making electric vehicle (EV) charge points available at work provide a major boost to the fledgling market for electric cars and plug-in hybrids? That is the contention of National Grid and charge point provider eVolt following a pilot…
Reports: Renault Shares Drop Amid Emissions Testing Allegations
Shares in Renault plunged by as much as six per cent yesterday amid reports the French carmaker is being investigated for allegedly breaking emissions testing rules. According to various reports, Renault could potentially face hefty fines from French authorities probing…