Ford Fiesta to Be Dropped, A Closer Look at Lotus’ New Electric SUV, VW’s Upcoming Electric Performance Models, and More
Luke 28/10/2022
Ground-breaking news from two major manufacturers this week, with an announcement from Ford signalling the end of the Ford Fiesta, as well as Lotus revealing all about their upcoming electric ‘hyper’ SUV. In other news, VW has revealed that “several” electric R performance cars are in the planning stage, West Midlands Police takes on nearly 70 new all-electric vehicles, and Honda begins the sale of its first battery-swapping station for e-Motorbikes. Read all this and more in this week’s quickfire round. Don’t forget to check out this week’s numbers either, with Germany set to invest a truly staggering amount into electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and a rival closes in on Tesla’s quarterly sales… Turning to a New Era – Production of Ford Fiesta Set to End A Cherished History After 46 years on sale, Ford has just announced that the production of the much-loved Ford Fiesta […]
Read MoreMy Journey Through Asia: Something a little different
Luke 18/10/2022
My Journey Through Asia This week, something a little different, I am reporting the EV news whilst living and travelling through Asia – Woohooo! I have been covering the latest Electric Vehicle news, featuring electric cars, motorbikes, boats, scooters, and much more on The EV Marketplace’s blog for a while now, reporting the news from The EV Marketplace’s UK base, now through my travels I have gained more insight into how going electric will really benefit us, and want to share some of my insights with you all. Now without further ado, let’s dive into today’s article. Same same but different (A phrase often used in Thailand) From June this year, I’ve been travelling through two countries which share just as many similarities as they do differences. Although Thailand and Vietnam are individual in name, architecture and language, can you guess one thing that ties them […]
Read MoreFAST AND FURIOUS EV’s – Rimac and Dodge accelerating the transition to electric cars.
Luke 04/09/2022
Today, we’ll be showcasing two vehicles that are the cutting-edge in the electric space, and we can’t wait to see them on The EV Marketplace in the future. Speed, style and the latest EV News First up is the 2023 Nevera, one of the latest creations from Rimac, who have close ties to Bugatti. If this serves to tell you anything, then you’ll already know that this car is fast. Blindingly fast. Following that, we’ve got the stunning Dodge Charger Daytona SRT concept, which absolutely oozes style and straight-up coolness. All without a single drop of petrol being used. Don’t forget to check out our quickfire round for this week, where you can read about the latest battery technology which could lead to your car charging quicker than your phone! The UK NHS is also bringing on board a fleet of electric ambulances, and France will […]
Read MoreTriumph Announces TE-1 Project Completion, Ducati Releases Two Electric Folding Bicycles and More In This Week’s Two-Wheeled Special
Luke 22/07/2022
This week the theme is ‘two-wheels’, where we’re looking at the latest and greatest in electric motorcycle and bicycle engineering. The Triumph TE-1 has officially reached project completion, exceeding predicted test results with an electric motorcycle that is nothing short of “badass.” Fellow motorcycle manufacturer Ducati has also released two new electric folding bicycles. True to their pedigree, you won’t be short of style cruising around town on one of these. Trek has released an electric bicycle line-up of their own, an affordable model that is designed to aid mobility in the city and urban areas. In our quickfire round, Tesla continues to smash records with a battery that can charge to 80% in just 32 minutes. There’s also news about the successor to the Alfa Romeo Giulia (who may well have a range of 500 miles), as well as a sneak peek at the brand-new, […]
Read MorePower, performance, broken records and more in this week’s EV news spotlight
Luke 01/07/2022
We’re back with a jam-packed post this week bringing you the latest in the EV car news space. Let’s look at four top EV stories from across Europe. But first, don’t forget! Check out the 2023 Cadillac Lyriq, read about supercar manufacturers edging towards their electric futures and more in this week’s quickfire round. There’s also great news in this week’s numbers – 1,000 free EV charging stations have been planned across western Sydney. As for our highlighted stories, a secret weapon blasts away the competition at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, shattering records with an eye-watering 0-60mph time. EV news from Ferrari – they have announced a year for producing their very first battery electric vehicle, enhancing the Ferrari thrills, (without the oil spills) of its ICE predecessors. Polestar announce that their 2024 Polestar 5 electric sedan will pack the most power out of its […]
Read MoreElectric vehicle news spotlight on Harley Davidson and BMW
Luke 16/05/2022
Things are really heating up this week – and we’re not talking about the weather! There’s been a 60% increase in US EV Sales in Q1 reported, record breaking sales of EV’s in the UK and much more… This week we are spotlighting two stories from BMW and Harley Davidson, who have recently been showcasing their latest electric creations. BMW’s iX1 EV and Harley Davidson’s most affordable electric motorbike – The Del Mar. Once you’re finished checking those out, don’t forget to check out the quick-fire round to read a roundup of top EV news featuring an article about record breaking sales of EV’s in the UK, a battle between VW and Tesla, news of Lucid’s European expansion, teaser pics of Ford’s electric Transit and Skoda’s EV supermini. The BMW iX1 Testing Its Skates BMW have recently announced that they have concluded the final phase of […]
Read MoreEV News spotlight on the US this week. Electric Ford F150’s, Corvettes and more
Luke 29/04/2022
With big EV news coming out of the US this week, we’ll be taking a look at two all-American stories that are set to mark major milestones in EV history. Following this, you’ll find five extra EV articles in our quickfire round to keep you up to date with everything electric. Our first spotlighted story this week is Ford’s production of the highly anticipated F-150 Lightning, which has already sold out online! Set to be the first full-size electric pickup available in the US, the F-150 promises to revolutionise the classic pickup. What’s more, Ford may be working on a second EV pickup truck as we speak…. Up next, Chevrolet have announced that they will produce at least two electric Corvettes, one hybrid and one all-electric. This marks the first EV announcement from the iconic American company, who is set to join other EV-minded motoring giants including Toyota and Volkswagen. […]
Read MoreThis weeks EV news spotlight on Mercedes, Lexus, Ducati and more
David Winterbourne 21/04/2022
Exciting news is on our doorstep this week as Lexus and Mercedes hit major milestones in their EV journeys. There’s also plenty of gripping news in this week’s quickfire round, so head over there once you’ve had your fill of our two spotlighted stories. As of the 20th of April 2022, Lexus has officially released their all-new electric SUV, named the RZ 450e. So far, the closest to electric models we’ve seen are hybrids, however the release of the RZ 450e signals a major milestone in their commitment to an electric future. There’s also big news from Mercedes, who are already well ahead of the electric curve. Mercedes have just announced that their Vision EQXX electric model has surpassed 1,000km on a single charge, travelling through four European countries on the way. For those who can’t get enough of all things EV, our quickfire round will point you […]
Read More2023 Nissan Leaf Unveiled, Two Electric Motorcycles Attempt Break Records, the E1 Racebird Electric Powerboat and More…
Luke 16/04/2022
This week’s news is all about pushing boundaries, whether that’s attempting to break a cross-country record on an electric motorbike or developing what is essentially a combination of an electric speedboat and a formula 1 car. Up first is the latest announcement from Nissan, who have revealed their latest model, the 2023 Nissan Leaf. The Leaf, currently the 4th best selling EV in the UK, has received a few upgrades, including a more powerful motor and as well as increased horsepower. Read on to find out more about Nissan’s latest model. Our second story spotlight this week follows the story of two men who are challenging the electric motorcycle cross-country record in the US. The race is designed to raise awareness of global vehicle emissions, as well as promote the switch to electric vehicles. Don’t forget about our quickfire round this week, where we share a handful of interesting news […]
Read MoreEV News Spotlight on Lotus’ Lightening-Fast Electric Hyper SUV, the Rebirth of a Motocross Legend and more..
Luke 30/03/2022
With bright yellows and greens, this week’s EV news is bursting with colour! Lotus have announced their brand-new all-electric Hyper-SUV which promises eye-watering acceleration. What’s more, we’re witnessing the return of the legendary Canadian motocross manufacturer Can-Am, which has been reborn in EV form. There’s plenty to get excited about in this week’s news spotlight, but don’t forget about the quickfire round! Those of you who are fans of Uber will be happy to know that they have expanded their electric program, known as Uber Green, which now covers the entirety of London. This comes as part of Uber’s goal to achieve zero car emissions in London by 2025. It seems that Uber are very serious about encouraging their drivers to go electric, and we couldn’t be happier for them. We’ve also linked an interesting article that debunks 7 common EV […]
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