7 h. ago House owner who 'lost everything' in fire urges people to be wary of common item

A young woman has issued a stern warning to people about charging electronics and batteries in homes. After she made a 'crucial mistake' things were never the same again

Events

8 h. ago Cocktail of the week: Killiecrankie House’s liquorice flip – recipe | The good mixer

This flip, often made with coffee, lets out a mildly autumnal sigh with its hit of liquorice enjoy its frothy vimOur drinks list, like our food offering, is shaped by a mixture of traditional Scottish cuisine, Japanese kaiseki and the seasons.Matilda and Tom Tsappis, Killiecrankie House, Perthshire, Scotland Continue reading...

Events

12 h. ago Charging cables? Where Porsche is going, we don’t need charging cables

The new Porsche Cayenne Electric uses wireless charging plates to refuel through thin air

Politics

12 h. ago What will it take to further accelerate the shift to electric vehicles in London? Experts weigh in

Key figures in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, who are a part of the newly formed Electric London coalition, discuss London’s electrification journey and what the impact of changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount might mean, as part of The Standard’s Leading the Charge campaign

Science

28 h. ago German car giant unveils WIRELESS charging for its new electric SUV: Here's how it works...

Buyers of its latest plush electric model can benefit from one of the most convenient new features to be added to the EV ownership experience yet.

Politics

34 h. ago US army academy football player saves man from crashed car in ‘heroic’ move

Larry Pickett Jr and his father pulled the driver out shortly before it erupted in flames after colliding into utility polesA member of the US army academy’s college football team has been hailed as “heroic” after he and his father pulled the driver of a wrecked car out of the vehicle shortly before it erupted in flames over the Labor Day weekend, according to officials and video of the daring rescue.The video depicted Larry Pickett Jr and his father, Larry Pickett Sr, as they took a man out of the driver’s seat of the car and then carried him to safety across a four-lane highway early Sunday. Continue reading...

Sport

38 h. ago Welsh man helps drive an electric car further than ever before on one charge

He described the achievement as a 'fantastic feeling'

Transport

58 h. ago Full list of places offering free EV charging on World Electric Vehicle Day

Charge your EV for free at Legoland, the pub, or a shopping outlet centre on World EV Day on 9 September

Politics

60 h. ago What do proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount mean for Londoners? Experts discuss the road ahead

The Cleaner Vehicle Discount for London’s Congestion Charge Zone may be ending in December. Key figures in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, who are all part of the newly formed Electric London coalition, discussed the implications of potential changes to the CVD at The Standard’s roundtable event in July

Politics

6 d. ago Fire kills three people in Indonesia after protesters torch council buildings

Large cities in Indonesia rocked by protests after gig motorcycle driver run over by police tactical vehicleProtesters have torched parliamentary buildings in three further Indonesian provinces, a day after at least three people were killed by a fire started by demonstrators at a council building in the city of Makassar.Protests erupted across Indonesia after footage spread showing a motorcycle taxi driver being run over and killed by a police vehicle on Thursday night during earlier demonstrations over low wages for workers and perks for lawmakers. Continue reading...

Events

7 d. ago Tesla launches new Model Y Performance: It's a practical electric SUV with 'adrenaline

The Model Y Performance has been unleashed with a staggering 460bhp electric drivetrain and a 0-to-62mph time quicker than a £160,000 Porsche 911 GT3.

Politics

9 d. ago Energy standing charge fiasco highlights failure of utility regulation

Excessive standing charges are “free money” for suppliers

Events

9 d. ago All the ways to slash your energy bill as Ofgem price cap rises again

The Ofgem price cap does not put a limit on how much you can pay for energy - instead, it sets a limit on unit rates for gas and electricity, as well as the standing charges

Economics

9 d. ago Energy bills to rise for millions as new Ofgem price cap announced

The Ofgem price cap sets the maximum you can be charged for unit rates of gas and electricity, plus your standing charges - see how it is changing this winter

Economics

1 week ago Two in three EV drivers have queued more than 10 minutes for a public charger

Direct Line polled 1,000 EV owners and found that the average delay to use a public charger is 22 minutes. However, some said they've had to sit in queues for two hours.

Politics

1 week ago I drove electric car for a week on single charge and the numbers were remarkable

The BMW i4 M50 is a big electric saloon car with a hefty price tag, but how does it fare in the real world? We spent a week with it to find out

Politics

2 w. ago Philips electric charger that gives 'best shave in a year' now £80 off

The Philips Series 3000 Wet or Dry Men's Electric Shaver has a huge discount on Amazon, Argos and Boots

Economics

2 w. ago Councillors asked to back use of Castle Douglas common good land for transport hub

The project would see bike lockers, repair stations and electric vehicle charging points built on an area of land at Market Hill.

Politics

2 w. ago Three Valleys town centre car parks where you can now charge your electric vehicle

RCT Council has announced that there's now chargers at Aberdare Library car park, Tonypandy lower car park and Pontypridd's Goods Yard car park

Politics

3 w. ago TfL faces calls to keep Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles after plans to scrap it emerge

A Labour assembly member has warned that removing the Cleaner Vehicle Discount for some electric vehicles will create a barrier to businesses making a green switch

Politics