Conferences and Events

Low Carbon Vehicle Event 2018 The UK’s Premier Low Carbon Vehicle Event Date: September 12-13, 2018 Location: Millbrook, Bedfordshire, UK About: Cenex-LCV is the UK’s premier low carbon vehicle event incorporating four keys features: Technology exhibition split over three halls Extensive seminar programme Facilitated networking with the low carbon community …

The Kia Niro EV boasts a 450-km driving range Kia has revealed the new all-electric Niro EV at the Busan International Motor Show in South Korea. The compact crossover features a zero-emission powertrain and has a range of 450 km (280 miles). This range compares well with other EVs, with …

Detriot EV start-up Rivian is tipped to reveal its first all-electric off-roader model – a five-seater pickup named the A1T – in LA later this year Detroit and California-based EV start-up Rivian is reportedly gearing up to reveal its first EV at the LA Autoshow later this year. Where many …

Volvo aims to make 50% of its sales from EVs by 2025, following a pledge to sell only electrified vehicles from 2019 Volvo has announced that it plans for electric vehicles to fuel half of its sales by 2025. This is a step up from Volvo’s previous plans. It previously …

Volkswagen has come out with a new EV brand targeting the Chinese market Volkswagen has released a new electric car brand specifically for the Chinese market, dubbed SOL. The brand’s first model, the E20X, was revealed at the Beijing Auto Show this week. It will be produced by Jianghuai Volkswagen …

BMW stokes support for incoming MINI E with beautiful restoration and conversion of a 1960s classic The BMW-owned MINI brand is set to present a very special model at the New York International Auto Show 2018: an all-electric version of the classic Mini. The MINI Electric Concept was first announced …

BMW has reaffirmed its commitment to electric vehicles. “Our future is definitely electric,” said BMW CEO Harald Krüger at the company’s Annual Accounts Press Conference 2018 on March 21. “With our electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid models, we are already the clear number one in Europe. Efficient Dynamics and our …

China is expected to roll out policies in support of electric and hybrid cars later this year. Authorities hope this will boost their hold on the market and help crackdown on air pollution in cities. To push buyers towards green travel, China will continue to waiver purchase taxes on new …

Porsche’s new concept, the Mission E Cross Turismo has proven to be a hit, with the manufacturer now mooting a potential production release Last week Porsche used its platform at the Geneva Motor Show to promote, among other things, a new all-electric crossover based on its Mission E EV platform. …

Rimac’s follow up to the Concept_One, the C_TWO is a 258mph electric supercar which might give the Roadster a run for its money Last month, speculation was building around Croatian supercar maker Rimac’s plans for its newest electric model. Rumours suggested that the successor to the company’s eye-wateringly fast Concept_One …