Now here’s something to get your teeth into. Serving up the most important fresh dish on their automotive menu, the Swedish style-council behind the modernist Polestar 2 electric car tell me their watchword has been ‘vegan as standard’. That means the man-made and plant-based textiles and seat-coverings of the spare but comfortable designer interior are … Read more
Adventure lovers can enjoy travelling across land AND sea with £8,000 electric houseboat tricycle fitted with kitchen, dining table and a bedroom The Z-Triton comes equipped with food storage areas and a folding dining table The Latvian-based company said the £8k tricycle boat is perfect for expeditions The ‘house’ part of the bright blue creation … Read more
War has been declared on polluting petrol and diesel vehicles, and motorists can expect to pay more and more to keep driving them. So is it time to turn your back on fossil fuel? How much do electric cars cost to run, and could you really run out of power on the motorway? We’ve answered … Read more
Citroen hopes you will be sitting comfortably for the launch today of its new C4 compact hatchback – because that’s the whole point for drivers and passengers of the car offered in electric, petrol and diesel modes. That’s because they reckon the blend of style, tech, design and engineering in their latest car will make … Read more
As the worldwide airline industry remained grounded and the noise from Boeings in city skies gave way to the sound of birdsong, a piece of flight history was being made at a little-known airport in Washington State. On May 28, a modified Cessna Caravan 208B, or eCaravan built by electric aircraft company MagniX and aerospace … Read more
Pensioner, 93, was suffocated by his electric armchair after he fell over and pressed button on remote which lowered footrest onto his neck, inquest hears Edward Stainer’s grandson found him trapped under the chair’s footrest The 93-year-old fell and hit a remote which lowered the footrest onto his head David Clarke said the chair at … Read more
Jaguar has re-energised its sporty all-electric I-Pace SUV by boosting its re-charging speed and its hi-tech infotainment system. It will provide up to 33 miles of range per hour to customers and a full charge from empty on the more powerful charger now takes only 8.6 hours, compared to 12.75 hours it took before, says … Read more
Electric and hybrid cars are not cheap. They usually demand a premium over a comparable petrol or diesel equivalent, which is one of the hurdles slowing the uptake of low-emission cars right now. But with recent reports that Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been considering a scrappage scheme for EVs to help the automotive sector … Read more
Ford set to offer hands-free driving in its electric Mustang model next year in a bid to take on Tesla Ford announced it will be offering hands-free driving technology in 2021 The feature is optional, but can be added in the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV The firm will also allow owners of other 2021 vehicles to … Read more
Tesla Model S is now the first electric car with an EPA-certified range of more than 400-miles Tesla’s ‘Long Range Plus’ Model S has an official range of 402 miles The unprecedented designation has been made by the EPA Reductions in weight and other improvements have increased range By James Pero For Dailymail.com Published: 17:22 BST, … Read more