Sustainability
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
Nissan calls for urgent action on ZEV mandate
The threat to UK jobs is laid bare as fears over the impact of ZEV mandate escalate
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained
What is V2X? Vehicle to everything tech explained
Connectivity is a huge thing in modern cars but Vehicle to Everything technology is going to make it even bigger…
ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt
ULEZ enforcement stepped up in light of £450 million debt
With Transport for London owed £376 million in unpaid penalty notices and facing large debts itself, it’s escalating efforts to punish drivers dodging…
Renault's Refactory: inside the groundbreaking repair, restoration and recycling hub
Renault's Refactory: inside the groundbreaking repair, restoration and recycling hub
We go behind the scenes at Renault’s Refactory car recycling centre
MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”
MINI to offer fully recyclable interiors “within a generation”
Recyclability will form an integral part of MINI design as it looks to make its cars more sustainable
Pay-per-mile road tax ruled out before Autumn Budget
Pay-per-mile road tax ruled out before Autumn Budget
The DfT told Auto Express it has “no plans to introduce road pricing”, despite rumours drivers could be charged as much as 15p per mile
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
Toyota’s hydrogen car plan: why there should be alternatives to battery electric cars
We take a deep dive into Toyota’s ‘multi-path’ strategy, which focuses on making hydrogen fuel-cell technology a viable alternative to battery EVs
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Haigh backs low traffic zones in pursuit of 50 per cent target for walking and riding
Transport secretary pledges councils will be fully supported if they choose to launch Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?
Hydrogen cars: are hydrogen fuel-cell cars the future?
Electric cars are entering the mainstream at full force, but do hydrogen cars also have a future on our roads?
EV efficiency: how to calculate miles per kilowatt-hour
EV efficiency: how to calculate miles per kilowatt-hour
Three-quarters of people don’t know how to calculate EV efficiency: we explain how miles per kilowatt-hour affects your car’s range
It’s official: new expanded ULEZ has worked… but not as well as the old one
It’s official: new expanded ULEZ has worked… but not as well as the old one
ULEZ expansion has helped bring down emissions in Greater London, but results show it isn’t as effective as original implementations of the scheme
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
Cheaper electric cars on the way as battery prices collapse
EVs already undercut ICE models in China and price parity between electric and ICE cars may arrive much faster than expected in Europe
What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry
What happens to old electric car batteries? Inside the UK's EV battery recycling industry
We pay a visit to Ecobat’s battery recycling facility in the West Midlands
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
CO2 emissions from UK car production have halved since 1999
The ‘per vehicle’ figures for energy and water use, plus C02 emissions, all show dramatic falls as the UK car industry cleans up its act
Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?
Wireless electric car charging: is EV charging without cables the future?
As the technology inches closer to commercial reality, we examine the state of wireless charging for electric cars
Sustainable leather in cars: still an ethical choice? 
Sustainable leather in cars: still an ethical choice?
We visit a leather supplier with Polestar to see if it can truly be considered an ethical and sustainable car interior choice
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
New EV battery passport reveals environmental impact of electric cars
Battery passports will become a legal requirement on all EVs in 2027, providing a breakdown of what impact manufacturing the car has had on the enviro…
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Nissan plots “electric car game changer” with solid state batteries due on sale in 2028
Nissan is setting its stall out to become a market leader in solid state batteries, a technology that could transform the global EV market
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production
Renault and Geely join forces for all new ICE and hybrid powertrain production
Another huge collaboration will see all powertrain development and production between the two companies merge into one new entity
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
Mazda, Toyota and Subaru join forces to develop new engines for hybrid cars
The new engines will be compatible with fossil fuel alternatives like liquid hydrogen and synthetic fuel
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
‘Wake up to hydrogen and other EV alternatives’, Ineos boss tells government
The Ineos Automotive CEO hits out at the EV-only approach to net-zero, saying “drivers have been left behind”
Real-world MPG and emissions testing
Real-world MPG and emissions testing
In 2018, WLTP and RDE tests measuring car MPG and emissions replaced the older, less accurate NEDC tests used before. The aim was to better reflect th…
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: many residents unaware of multi-million pound ‘cash cows’
58 per cent of residents don’t know they’re in an LTN, while less than a quarter say they improve air quality or encourage cycling
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
“Vehicle-to-grid charging is the secret to electric cars that are incredibly cheap to run”
The electric car is the future whether we like it or not and Andy Palmer believes the secret to mass adoption is getting the charging right
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
Can Saharan solar power drive the hydrogen car revolution?
We take a Skoda Enyaq EV to the Sahara via the world’s biggest concentrating solar power station for a glimpse at potential future of green hydrogen p…
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
London ULEZ claims ‘misleading’, says UK advertising watchdog
The Advertising Standards Authority has responded to high numbers of complaints about Transport for London claims for the ULEZ
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
London ULEZ: Ultra Low Emissions Zone expansion, charges and map
The ULEZ has now expanded to cover all London boroughs. Here are the facts about the charge, the zone map and the cars affected
Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers
Is there a place for hydrogen in the zero-emissions future? Hyundai has the answers
The Korean firm is forging ahead with hydrogen, showing off its latest hydrogen technology at CES 2024
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
Sainsburys plugs-in to the EV charging market with its own Smart Charge brand
The new Smart Charge brand will put the supermarket among the top five ultra-rapid charging providers in the UK
UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
UK low emission zones explained: Do LEZs and CAZs affect my car?
Low emissions zones are springing up around the country, here’s what you need to know…
What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?
What is the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate and what does it mean for you?
‘ZEV mandate’ compels car makers to sell increasing numbers of EVs from 2024 up to the 2035 petrol and diesel ban
Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!
Battery swapping in a Fiat 500? Full charge in five minutes!
Modular charging stations developed by start-up company Ample can be set up anywhere in just three days
First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers
First £70m of government’s 2020 Rapid Charging Fund to boost motorway EV chargers
Rishi’s £1bn pledge for motorway charging cash is still locked in the consultation phase as a ‘pilot scheme’ is announced
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
Geely and NIO agreement could see battery swapping tech on Volvo, Polestar and Lotus cars
The Chinese giant behind Volvo, Polestar and Lotus will join forces with NIO on battery tech
Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover
Aston Martin DB6 gets interior made from eggshells in EV makeover
The eco-conscious Aston Martin DB6 concept was created by electric classic-car conversion specialists Lunaz Design