Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: What will the cars of 2030 be like?

Expect evolution rather than revolution though EV architecture will offer greater flexibility of layout and design

3 February 2021
Road to 2030: What will the cars of 2030 be like?
Finance and corporate

Tesla to receive at least €1bn in German state aid, report claims

Claim follows EU-approved plan to give aid to car makers to support EV battery production in Europe

2 February 2021
Tesla to receive at least €1bn in German state aid, report claims
Tech, development and manufacturing

Report: EV charger rollout too slow to support 2030 ICE ban

Think tank says chargers must be installed in UK five times faster than at the current rate

2 February 2021
Report: EV charger rollout too slow to support 2030 ICE ban
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future

Lighter, more powerful batteries are the focus but tech like ultracapacitors has a part to play too

2 February 2021
Road to 2030: The state of today's technology, and what's needed for the future
Government and legislation

Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme

Funding boost gives potential for 8000 public devices in operation next year

2 February 2021
Government pledges £20 million to on-street EV charger scheme
Finance and corporate

Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle

Industry giants agree six-year strategic partnership with aim of transforming vehicle ownership experience

1 February 2021
Ford and Google unite to 'reinvent' the connected vehicle
Tech, development and manufacturing

Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?

A furious debate rages between critics like Elon Musk and believers like Hyundai's fuel cell research boss

1 February 2021
Inside the industry: How will history judge hydrogen EVs?
Environment and energy

Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?

Renewable energy is becoming increasingly viable each year - wind looks particularly promising

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Can extra power all come from renewable sources?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?

While some are worried about peak demand, experts say that "it's certainly manageable"

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: Will the national grid cope, and will there be blackouts?
Tech, development and manufacturing

Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?

More chargers are required and coming. Ultra-rapid chargers have the benefit of speed but may stress the grid

1 February 2021
Road to 2030: How many charging points are needed, and what kind?

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