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EVs & Technology
New Dacia Spring EV Revealed With 155-Mile Range and European Production
Dacia has revealed the second-generation Spring EV with a 27.5kWh LFP battery, up to 155 miles of WLTP range, optional 50kW DC charging and European production.
Audi A2 Returns as an EV — New A2 e-tron Offers Up to 401 Miles of Range
Audi revives the A2 as a compact EV with three battery sizes, four power outputs, bidirectional charging and up to 401 miles of WLTP range.
LG Energy Solution Clears Major Hurdle for Cheaper High-Energy EV Batteries
LG Energy Solution and Seoul National University have tackled a major weakness of LMR batteries, achieving 92.2% energy retention after 883 cycles in large 40Ah cells.
Chinese Car Brands Triple UK Market Share as BYD and Jaecoo Surge
Chinese car brands have reached 11.7% of UK new-car registrations in the first eight months of 2026, led by rapid growth from BYD and Jaecoo.
Vodafone Launches ‘FastTrack’ 5G in the UK — Priority Speeds Now Cost Extra
Vodafone SuperMobile uses 5G network slicing to prioritise customers in busy areas, promising speeds up to four times faster and a 15Mbps minimum-speed guarantee — but the enhanced service comes on premium tariffs.
Tesla Cybercab Goes Live: Steering-Wheel-Free Robotaxis Begin Carrying Passengers in Austin
Tesla’s steering-wheel-and-pedal-free Cybercab has begun carrying passengers in Austin, moving the purpose-built robotaxi from demonstration into real-world service as US regulators assess the rollout.
UK Electric Car Sales Jump 30% as EVs Lead the August Market
UK battery-electric car registrations jumped around 30% year-on-year in August, taking roughly 30% of the new-car market as EVs became the month’s leading powertrain.
Uber Robotaxis Launch in London as Wayve Brings Autonomous EVs to UK Roads
Uber and Wayve have launched the UK's first public autonomous ride-hailing service in London, using electric Ford Mustang Mach-Es with supervised AI driving.
Wallbox Pulsar Max UK Safety Alert Issued Over Fire Risk — How to Check if Yours Is Affected
Certain Wallbox Pulsar Max home EV chargers are subject to a UK safety modification programme over a Low fire risk. Here’s how to check yours.