European research project on next-gen lithium-ion batteries kicks off
Coventry University’s Centre for Advanced Low Carbon Propulsion Systems (C-ALPS) is participating in a European battery research project that aims to develop the next generation of lithium-ion...
BYD to bring new EVs to Europe
BYD Europe has today announced its strategy to embark upon the trial introduction of passenger cars in Europe, alongside longer-term plans to bring new BYD LCV and...
Comau and Exechon to manufacture lightweight robots for the automotive industry
Comau, a global leader in advanced industrial automation products and solutions, and Exechon, an international company whose patented technologies are being used to develop advanced Parallel Kinematic...
New Skoda Octavia: UK pricing and specifications revealed
The Octavia has been at the heart of the Skoda brand for more than six decades and has established itself as a key pillar of the brand’s...
Hyundai clears up some misconceptions about EVs
Although electric cars have been around for decades, they are still not as common as vehicles with internal combustion engines. As such, there are still a lot...
Aston Martin Racing to make eSports debut in The Race All-Star Series
Aston Martin will make its official debut in the esports arena this weekend, as it enters season two of The Race All-Star Series - beginning a five-week...
Will Tesla suffer as China cuts its electric vehicle subsidies?
Updated 01 May 2020: Tesla has since cut the price of its Model 3 to ¥271,550 (~£30,700), down from ¥328,000 (~£36,800).
Over the past few years, all-electric and...
Peugeot launches an electric bicycle: The eLC01 e-bike costs €1,499
The urban electrically-assisted bike, the Peugeot eLC01 (e=electric, L=Legend, C= City, 01= top-of-the-range) is now available with 26-inch wheels, in addition to the current 24-inch model. Suitable...
Honda Jazz has a new front-centre airbag system
Exemplifying Honda's commitment to occupant safety, the all-new Jazz is the first of the brand’s models in Europe, and the first model in its class to market,...
Equipmake is creating the world’s most power-dense electric motor
The world’s most power-dense permanent magnet electric motor is under development in the UK. Expert electrification company, Equipmake, has teamed up with leading additive manufacturing organisation HiETA...