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Genesis Electrified GV70 (pictured) and GV60 are being used as part of the trial
Technology

Genesis trialling wireless EV charging to do away with cables

New tech project uses magnetic field to top up car battery and "improve customers’ EV charging experience”

6 April 2023
Genesis trialling wireless EV charging to do away with cables
Volkswagen ID 2 2023 with Thomas Schaefer
“We have to make a car that's affordable and entry," said Volkswagen boss Thomas Schäfer
Electric vehicles

£22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars

Volkswagen's cost-cutting strategy relies on reducing model variants, sharing parts and maximising scale

6 April 2023
Autocar Business
£22,000 Volkswagen ID 2 gives blueprint for cheap electric cars
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Incentives for used EV buyers already exists in Scotland but not elsewhere in the UK
Consumer

Calls for government to support used electric car sales

Slashed values and aversion from retailers prompts appeal for Westminster to step in

6 April 2023
Autocar Business
Calls for government to support used electric car sales
Corvette e ray New York front
The new Corvette E-Ray made its public debut at the New York motor show
New cars

Two-year wait time for new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray

First electrified Corvette adds an electric motor on the front axle for Ferrari 296-baiting performance

5 April 2023
Two-year wait time for new Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
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Volvo's entry-level EV gets a raft of efficiency tweaks that boost range and power
New cars

Volvo C40 refresh to bring boosted 342 miles of range

Range-topping dual-motor Recharge Twin to arrive in summer with larger battery, pushing output to 402bhp

5 April 2023
Volvo C40 refresh to bring boosted 342 miles of range
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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 launched last year
New cars

Hyundai Ioniq 6 crowned World Car of the Year

Korean electric saloon picks up awards in three categories as Lucid, Citroen and Kia also win titles

5 April 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 crowned World Car of the Year
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Kia said it hoped EVs would account for 55% of all cars sold by 2030
New cars

Kia to build small electric cars in Europe

Korean firm will launch 15 EVs by 2027, with factory in Slovakia due for a potential upgrade to build EVs

5 April 2023
Kia to build small electric cars in Europe
Long-Term Review

Peugeot 308 SW 2023 long-term test

Our PHEV estate provided a welcome antidote to SUVs despite issues of its own

5 April 2023
Peugeot 308 SW 2023 long-term test
Manufacturing

UK car industry continues recovery after eighth month of growth

The uplift was driven by a rise in fleet sales, and EVs also achieved record registrations

5 April 2023
UK car industry continues recovery after eighth month of growth
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Germany's push for e-fuels was driven by the owner of a classic Porsche 911 SC
Environment and energy

Did the Porsche 911 help give e-fuels a future in Europe?

Germany's successful bid to exempt e-fuels from the EU's ICE ban can be linked back to the sports car

5 April 2023
Autocar Business
Did the Porsche 911 help give e-fuels a future in Europe?

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