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  Over the last few years, electric vehicles (EVs) have become something everyone is more aware of, and there are plenty of reasons why someone might choose to buy one over and above a traditional petrol or diesel vehicle. For one thing, they promise reduced emissions, they have lower operating …

  In recent years, the automotive industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation with the growing popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles. As the world strives to combat climate change and reduce its carbon footprint, consumers are increasingly turning to electric cars as a more eco-friendly alternative to traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. …

Dogs are more relaxed in electric cars than diesel cars, new research claims. Online vehicle marketplace CarGurus partnered with the University of Lincoln on the new study, which looked at the effects on dogs of travelling in a diesel car versus an electric vehicle (EV). The two-day investigation used 20 …

Electric cars are one of the biggest trends today. But while they’ve only started gaining popularity in the last ten years or so, the first electric cars hit the road over a century ago. Electric cars were all the rage between 1890 and 1910 until the much cheaper Model T …

If your buying decisions are being increasingly swayed by considering the environmental impact, an electric car will seem like a no-brainer. With news that the UK Government is banning new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, you may want to prepare for this transition in good time. The fuel crisis …

These stunning images capture some of the most picturesque electric vehicle charging points in the country, from rolling hills to the British seaside. The 10 photographs bring to life the unique spots where drivers can stop off to top up their car batteries. Among the stunning locations is a charging …

The number of plug-in electric cars on British roads grew by three-quarters last year, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There are now a record 195,410 plug-in vehicles (pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids) on our roads. Overall ownership of alternatively fuelled …

One new electric car was registered every nine minutes in the UK last year, according to the latest record-breaking official figures. The total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last was 59,911, making it the most successful year for electric cars to date. Once again, plug-in …

Electric vehicles (EVs) are more popular than ever with May seeing an 18.7% increase in the number of new pure electric vehicles registered, according to the SMMT. For motorists looking for a used electric vehicle, vehicle valuation experts at HPI have selected five of the best EVs to buy for …

South Korean car giant Hyundai has successfully tested what it claims are the world’s first self-driving hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles. A fleet of next generation Hyundai FCEVs completed a self-driven, high-speed, 118-mile test drive from Seoul to Pyeongchang. Until now, autonomous driving has only been demonstrated on selected sections …