Lewis Hamilton's Extreme E X44 team signs drivers Sebastien Loeb and Cristina Gutiérrez

Lewis Hamilton's electric off-road team gets Loeb


Rallying legend Sébastien Loeb will share driving duties with Dakar Rally pro Cristina Gutiérrez in Lewis Hamilton's Extreme E team next year.
Air pollution now higher than pre-covid levels

Air pollution levels now higher than pre-Covid


A new report has found that air pollution now exceeds pre-pandemic levels in many UK cities, after levels dropped 38% during the first lockdown.
New Green number plates for electric cars in UK

Green plates may influence one in five to buy a EV


Those who buy electric cars from today (December 8) will be eligible for a green-accented number plate that affords the driver on-road benefits.
Britain's first electric forecourt opens in Essex

Britain's first electric car charging forecourt


Britain's first electric car charging forecourt has opened in Braintree, Essex, with the capability to charge 36 plug-in cars at the same time. 
EU to impose tighter environmental restrictions on EV batteries

EU's tough new eco standards for EV batteries


The EU will next month set regulations that aim to make Europe into a centre for environmentally friendly electric car batteries.
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debra

Blocking 'rat runs' increases pollution, says mum


The mother of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah has claimed that the attempted curtailing of so-called "rat running" creates more pollution on main roads.
More than half of buyers disagree with 2030 new petrol and diesel car ban, according to survey

Half of buyers disagree with 2030 ban


More than half of all car buyers disagree with the 2030 ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles, according to new research.
New motorway speed limits have halved pollution in some areas of Wales

New speed limit halves Welsh motorway pollution


Lower speed limits introduced on high-pollution stretches of Welsh motorways have been successful in halving levels of harmful emissions.
Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021

Study predicts UK electric car shortage for 2021


New research suggests the UK may face an electric vehicle shortage in 2021 due to car makers favouring production for markets in mainland Europe.
The Tesla Model X

Five ways car makers are getting greener


Solving cars' environmental issues is one of the keys to tackling climate change, and car makers are having to take a multi-pronged approach.
California to ban internal combustion cars from 2035

California to ban new petrol car sales from 2035


Californians will not be able to buy new internal combustion engine (ICE) cars from 2035 after Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order.
VW appoints supply chain watchdog to ensure ethical sourcing practices

VW appoints EV supply chain watchdog


Volkswagen has today announced that it has partnered with an agency to ensure that the materials used in its EVs are responsibly sourced.