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Now playing Next View Infrastructure has a long way to go in Europe's electric vehicle race There are plenty of implications of the 2035 deadline on European drivers, but for it to be affordable and sustainable in the long term, the maintenance and repair processes must be accessible, transparent, and effective, Derk Roodhuyzen de Vries writes. 21/06/2023
Now playing Next Mobility How did Norway become the world leader in electric car use? Nine in 10 new cars sold in the country are electric or hybrid, compared to less than half of those sold in the EU. What’s Norway’s secret? 31/05/2023
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Now playing Next Mobility This European carmaker is employing F1 tech to design better EVs Mercedes-Benz is leaning on its F1 team’s experience of working rapidly to squeeze efficiency out of engines and electric motors as well as employing its knowledge of aerodynamics. 16/05/2023
Now playing Next Mobility Sweden plans to build the world's first permanent e-road by 2025 The first of its kind in the world, the e-motorway may lead to an expansion of a further 3,000 km of electric roads in Sweden by 2035. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation Electric cars: Which European countries have the most? Germany has more than a million battery-powered cars, but another nation is doing the best on EV penetration - here’s why. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Mobility These are the top 5 best-selling electric cars in Europe this year EVs have accounted for more than 13 per cent of Europe's car sales so far this year. These are the models topping the best-selling rankings to date. 24/04/2023
Now playing Next Green News US: New rules could see electric vehicle sales surge tenfold by 2030 In the USA, transportation is the largest single cause of emissions, releasing 27 per cent of the country’s total emissions. New EV targets could change that. 13/04/2023
Now playing Next Eco-Innovation E-fuels: Are these synthetic fuels a good alternative to electric cars These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification. 13/04/2023
Now playing Next Mobility EV charging without the wait: Battery swap stations open in Europe Tired of waiting to charge your EV? Chinese carmaker NIO plans to open over 100 "battery swap stations" in Europe this year. 09/04/2023
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Now playing Next Mobility The best new electric cars to look out for this year Carmakers are scrambling to cater to the growing consumer demand for EVs. These are our picks of the best new electric cars on the market in 2023. 26/03/2023
