World’s biggest carmakers fail to sign zero emissions pledge at UN climate talks
Some of the world's biggest car manufacturers have failed to sign a pledge committing to make all new vehicles zero emissions by 2040. Toyota, Volkswagen, Stellantis and Hyundai do not appear on the list of signatories to the Glasgow Declaration on Zero Emission Cars and...
Tesla pilots open access to Supercharger Network in the Netherlands
Tesla has launched a pilot for its Supercharger Network access program at ten locations in the Netherlands. The programme enables non-Tesla drivers to access Tesla’s rapid speed Supercharger Network through the Tesla mobile app. “With this pilot, we offer non-Tesla Dutch EV drivers the possibility...
UK startup develops EV scale power bank
UK startup ZipCharge has developed a suitcase sized power bank on wheels allowing EV drivers to top up their vehicles to get them to the next charge point. The equivalent to a can of petrol in the boot of the car, the Go charger is...
Japan’s SkyDrive starts safety and environmental certification process
Japanese flying car startup SkyDrive is the first eVTOL developer to apply for a key safety certificate for its single-seat SD-03 from Japan’s regulator, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism (MLIT). The type certificate will signify the aircraft is in compliance with applicable...
Report highlights potential for e-bikes to shift journeys from cars and taxis
Over 100 million car and taxi trips made each year in the UK’s major city regions could instead be on e-bikes according to a new report by consultants Steer for the Urban Transport Group (UTG), which represents the UK’s seven largest municipal transport authorities outside...
Stuttgart Airport added to southern German air mobility network
Munich-based eVTOL developer Lilium has announced that Stuttgart Airport will become a hub for a planned regional air mobility network in southern Germany using its seven-seat eVTOL Lilium Jet. Stuttgart is set to become a key node in a previously announced network that already includes...
Western Europe leads strong uptake in electric shared mopeds
A new report from fleet sharing tech platform Invers and mopedsharing.com has highlighted a big uptake in moped sharing over the last year. According to the report, around 110,000 mopeds are currently on the road worldwide as sharing vehicles, and 12 million people are registered...
Ferrovial to develop 25 vertiports across the UK
Global infrastructure operator Ferrovial has announced plans to build a network of 25 eVTOL vertiports across the United Kingdom. The project will provide dedicated sites for eVTOL aircraft to take off, land, and recharge. The vertiports are expected to integrate with other transportation modes to...
New trucks failing to hit EU emissions limits in on-road tests
On-road testing shows that some new trucks on Europe’s roads are exceeding the EU’s legal emission limits. Emissions when driving in towns or cities were particularly alarming, with highly toxic nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions at least double the legal limits, according to testing undertaken by...
Wright Electric plans 100-seat fully-electric regional flights from 2026
US start-up Wright Electric has announced plans for a 100-seat fully-electric regional jet that could be in service from 2026. The electric aeroplane, named Wright Spirit, is an electric-powered version of the BAe 146 regional jet originally manufactured by BAE Systems. The Wright Spirit is...
