Electric Vehicle News

News posts for the Electric Vehicle Group
26 June 2014 #SMMT News

Pure electric sportscar manufacturer Detroit Electric has chosen to build its all-new model, the SP:01 in the UK. The new 155mph electric vehicle will be manufactured in a new Detroit Electric production facility in Leamington Spa, which is set to

23 October 2013 #SMMT News

A European Commission-backed consortium led by Nissan and also including Renault, BMW, Volkswagen and Electricity Supply Board will establish a rapid charging network for electric vehicles to run the length and breadth of the UK.

23 March 2012 #SMMT News

Government today announced the winning bids under the third round of the Green Bus Fund for hybrid, electric and gas buses. The £31 million Green Bus Fund will see 439 new low carbon buses come to UK roads, the majority of which are expected to be manufactured in the UK.

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