Fires involving electric cars have surged by 77% in just two years, highlighting mounting safety concerns over the lithium-ion batteries.
The growing demand for an industry-standard battery health certificate to support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been echoed by The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
With battery technology still evolving and supply chains facing complex challenges, the role of dealer networks is being redefined. Robin Brundle, a former dealer group boss and now chairman of Recyclus Group, offers his insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Electric vehicle (EV) battery-health testing business Generational has developed a battery assessment tool designed to boost confidence in the used EV market.
A new survey by consumer watchdog Which? has shed light on how quickly an EV’s battery life declines over time, suggesting that while battery degradation is inevitable, it may not be as severe as many fear.
Electric vehicles (EV) are demonstrating rapid improvement in reliability, with a 12 per cent lower likelihood of failure for each successive year of production, according to new research by a multinational team of researchers.
Clean tech specialist Altilium has secured a strategic £4 million investment from Japan’s Marubeni Corporation as part of its Series B funding round.
As auction houses head into 2025, the challenges of supply management, EV integration, and data security will require innovative solutions.
Consumers are looking to the UK's OEMs and dealer networks to help them comprehend whether they should go for an electric vehicle and, if so, to ensure it meets their needs.
Vehicle remarketer BCA has launched a EV battery health grading service, making it the first in the uk remarketing sector to provide detailed battery health information to prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
Robin Brundle's Recyclus Group is the UK’s first industrial-scale recycler of lithium-ion batteries, dedicated to developing a stable supply chain for battery metals.
Car buyers are increasingly turning towards electric vehicles (EV), with interest in petrol and diesel cars continuing to drop, according to EY’s latest Mobility Consumer Index.
Connected transportation expert Geotab has published a new study revealing electric vehicle (EV) batteries are lasting significantly longer than previously thought- potentially over 20 years.
Accurate battery health monitoring will have a huge impact on the resale value of used electric vehicles (EVs) but consensus around certification processes will be essential to build the public’s confidence.
Nearly nine out of 10 motorists (87%) believe it's crucial to have an independent, certified assessment of a used electric car's battery, showing how well previous owners have maintained it.
Mercedes-Benz has been forced to disclose its electric vehicle (EV) battery suppliers following an explosion in South Korea that triggered a nationwide safety investigation.
Vendigital’s Sheena Patel argues that the industry needs to come together to outline and define higher levels of standardisation
The proportion of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK running out of charge reached its lowest ever in June, according to new analysis by the AA motoring organisation.
Tesla has launched a charm offensive to woo back European leasing companies after repeated retail price cuts devalued their fleets.
Logistics giant DHL has signed a multi-year warehousing contract with Omoda and Jaecoo UK ahead of the Chinese carmakers’ UK debut.
