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Jaguar Land Rover bosses have this morning outlined the car maker’s future plans, including the intention for Jaguar to be an ‘all-electric luxury brand’ to rival Tesla from 2025. Land Rover will also launch six new pure electric models in the next five years and every car in its range will have an electric option … Read more
The novelty of it all takes some time to sink in. But it is not the tranquillity which is most peculiar, nor all the technology, nor the fact that this is the first electric service station in Britain — and very possibly the world. It is the loos. Low-lit, self-contained, unisex rooms (not cubicles) with … Read more
Classic Minis can be made into all-electric vehicles thanks to a conversion kit developed by a British firm that replaces the engine of the iconic car. Wiltshire-based Swindon Powertrain says that the £9,000 kit — which includes an electric motor and gearbox — can be fitted by most amateur mechanics. Also required, however, are a battery … Read more
White van men across the country are set to become a lot greener with the unveiling of a zero-emissions version of Britain’s most popular commercial vehicle shown for the first time today. The nation’s favourite van, the Ford Transit, will be available in 2022 with a 67kWh battery and all-electric drivetrain capable of up to … Read more
A little bright spark: Volkswagen has not been shy about the virtues of its new all-electric ID.3 hatchback, says RAY MASSEY By Ray Massey Motoring Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 21:51 BST, 16 October 2020 | Updated: 22:05 BST, 16 October 2020 Volkswagen has not been shy about the virtues of its new all-electric … Read more
Volvo’s first fully electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge SUV, really is a car you drive by the seat of your pants. That’s because this elegantly proportioned family-friendly Swedish off-roader has no ignition switch and no dashboard or console button to press to fire up its electric motor. Instead, your posterior is the trigger to starting … Read more
Designs for an all-electric ‘flying taxi’ that will be able to carry up to four passengers from London to Brighton in just 30 minutes have been unveiled by a British firm. The zero-emission flyer — the ‘VA-1X’ — will use Formula 1 tech to reach top cruising speeds of around 150 miles per hour and a maximum … Read more
SMALL CAP MOVERS: AFC Energy rises on deal to power world’s first all-electric international rally series By Giulia Bottaro At Proactive Investors For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 14:58 BST, 17 July 2020 | Updated: 14:58 BST, 17 July 2020 AFC Energy raced up 30 per cent to 28p this week after it agreed to power the world’s … Read more
The world’s largest all-electric aircraft made its maiden flight on Thursday as it made a short flight over Washington State, according to manufacturers magniX. For the first flight a test pilot took to the skies alone, but the plane can seat nine passengers. It took off at 16.00 BST (08:00 PST) and flew over Moses Lake. … Read more
World’s largest all-electric aircraft will take to the skies for the first time this afternoon for a 20 minute flight over Washington state A single test pilot will fly the all electric aircraft over Moses Lake in Washington MagniX have added their 750-watt electric motor to a Cessna Grand Caravan It can seat up to … Read more