Dyson is looking to employ a further 300 people in “automotive” positions, as it works towards developing its first electric vehicle that the company says it has been working on for the last three years, at its Malmesbury campus. This year, the already 400-strong automotive team will move to a new state-of-the-art building at the […]
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The days of plugging in may be over sooner than expected, after successful trials of a new 20kW wireless charging road in France have been undertaken by Renault, Qualcomm Technologies and Vedecom. The demonstrated took place today, 18 May 2017, and showed-off Dynamic wireless Electric Vehicle Vharging (DEVC), which allows vehicles to charge while driving.
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Manchester-based Strategic Analytics Team (SAT), an Operational Expertise Management specialist, has launched the world’s first IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles. The Electric Vehicle Defensive Driver Education Programme is accredited by the International Association for Driver Education (IVV) and Diamond, a government accredited advanced driver
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The Volkswagen Group is joining the eRoaming platform Hubject GmbH as a shareholder. With the strategic investment in the Berlin-based company, Europe’s largest car maker will push ahead with the digital interconnection of charging stations for electric vehicles starting in early 2017, as well as the expansion and internationalisation of Hubject GmbH together with the
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Jaguar today has officially taken the wraps off its new electric motorsport future, revealing its Formula E team’s official name, vision, title sponsor, driver line-up and electric racing livery. From this October, Panasonic Jaguar Racing will compete in the third FIA Formula E season with the first all-electric Jaguar racing car in history: the I-TYPE
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New analysis by plug-in vehicle campaign Go Ultra Low suggests that British motorists could no longer have to rely on the conventional petrol station. More than 90% of electric vehicle charging takes place at home while total charging volumes have almost tripled since 2014 (163% increase), according to new usage data from leading infrastructure provider
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Renault has now sold 15,000 Twizy in 40 countries since it released the car in 2012. This milestone testifies to the success of this ultra-compact all-electric vehicle with its avant-garde styling. The municipality of Florence, Italy, is taking delivery of the 15,000th Twizy along with 69 other Renault electric vehicles, a fine illustration of the
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The Drive Electric event will be held in Derbyshire this Saturday, hosted by electric car accessory specialists nuWorld Energy. The event aims to dispel myths and broaden understanding of electric vehicles along with the mantra that electric vehicles are already here and not just something to look forward to in the future. On show will
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Questions such as, “What will happen to EV sales after tax incentives and grants run out” are beginning to be answered by the likes of Brammo electric motorbikes in the US. In America, the Federal Tax Incentives for two wheel electric vehicles were about to expire a year ago but were extended after a US
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Red Bull, BT Fleet, Birmingham City Council and Iceland are just four of 100 businesses taking part in the Energy Saving Trust’s Plugged-in Fleets Initiative. The programme offers free support and advice to help organisations understand if they can benefit from electric vehicles. Each participating fleet receives 3 days of free consultancy and a tailored report
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