Drivers in the UK will soon be able to claim discounts of up to £3,750 on select new electric vehicles as part of a new government-backed initiative aimed at accelerating the shift away from petrol and diesel. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed that a new £650 million grant scheme will reduce the upfront cost…
In a move aimed at addressing what it perceives as unfair trade practices, the Biden administration has announced an escalation of tariffs on a range of Chinese goods, including electric cars, solar panels, steel, and aluminium. The decision to increase tariffs, signalled in advance, reflects a continuation of the tough stance on trade taken by…
Interest in electric cars has slumped as electricity prices and falling petrol costs have erased the benefits of owning a plug-in. Searches for battery-powered vehicles have dropped by two thirds since early 2022, according to Britain’s biggest online car marketplace AutoTrader. Interest has waned because of surging electricity prices and the end of Government grants…
