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Drivers told to take item out of car ‘every time’ or risk ‘explosion’ | UK | News

Drivers told to take item out of car ‘every time’ or risk ‘explosion’ | UK | News

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People are urged not to leave the item behind in their car (stock image) (Image: Getty) People across the UK are being urged not to leave one particular item inside their car every time they get out this week, as the third heatwave of the year arrives. The warning comes as temperatures are forecast to reach 30C or more over the coming days, and leaving the item in a car could risk an “explosion”. As warmer temperatures once again hit the UK, experts are urging drivers not to leave their vapes in the car. The significant change in temperature can lead to the vape battery exploding, causing a fire and resulting in £1,000s worth of damage and risk to health. Markus Lindblad, Head of Legal and External Affairs from Haypp, has shared the dangers of leaving vapes in a car as the weather starts to get warmer. He also explains what to do if your vape overheats. On a hot day, the inside of a parked car can become 30C to 40C warmer than the …

the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit? – POLITICO

the ‘abusive’ partner the EU just can’t quit? – POLITICO

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Is the EU finally ready to get serious about China? That’s the question increasingly dominating conversations in Brussels as fears grow that Europe is being squeezed by Beijing’s industrial machine. Host Sarah Wheaton is joined by Sander Tordoir from the Centre for European Reform, Grzegorz Stec from MERICS and POLITICO’s Jordyn Dahl to discuss the European Commission’s attempts to forge a common stance on China. With deindustrialization already visible across parts of the continent, social tensions are spiking and fueling support for radical political forces. As China floods the bloc with cheap imports, strategic industries are struggling to respond. But Europeans genuinely like many of the Chinese products flooding into the continent — from electric cars to solar panels and electronics. So how far is Brussels actually willing to go to protect European industry? Can the EU stay united once the economic costs start biting? And has Europe finally reached its China shock moment? If you have questions or comments, send us a message — or even better, a voice note on our WhatsApp here or at …

Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can’t follow

Ferrari Luce first look: going where combustion can’t follow

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Ferrari unveiled the Luce today in Rome, completing a three-act reveal that started with specs last October and continued with the Jony Ive-designed interior in February. The Italian automaker flew me to Rome for the launch, and I got about 30 minutes to explore the vehicle up close, though I couldn’t drive it. What I found was a car that challenges just about every assumption of what a Ferrari should look like, who should sit in it, and how it should sound, while being unmistakably, stubbornly Ferrari in the ways that matter most: emotions. I had limited time with the Luce, completely cold. I had only seen the vehicle for the first time minutes before filming this video, which happened two hours after a red-eye flight to Rome. So please excuse my level of energy. I also had to end it quickly as my time with the Luce was running out. But this is basically my very first impression of the Ferrari Luce: Advertisement – scroll for more content A Ferrari that takes a second …

DVLA exemption ends with drivers facing new £200 flat fee charge

DVLA exemption ends with drivers facing new £200 flat fee charge

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A DVLA car tax exemption has ended with electric car drivers facing a £200 flat fee. Since last April, EVs are no longer exempt from VED. This change means all EV owners need to pay car tax, with rates depending on the vehicle’s registration date. Electric, zero, or low-emission cars registered on or after 1 April 2025 paid £10 from 1 April 2025. From the second payment onwards, they will pay £195. This is the standard rate. Electric, zero, or low-emission cars registered between 1 April 2017 and 31 March 2025 pay the standard rate of £195. Electric, zero, or low-emission cars registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017 ppay £20 to tax these vehicles. READ MORE MOT warning for popular car which has just 71 per cent pass rate Nearly half of what motorists pay for fuel is tax. The rate of fuel duty is 52.95p per litre, but this is set to rise in September 2026. The average price of petrol at the time of writing is 153.2p per litre. The …

How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance – POLITICO

How the Iran war set Beijing up for global clean energy dominance – POLITICO

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Thailand imports solar panels from China but also Sweden and elsewhere, he said. Ultimately, Nitithanprapas said Thailand wants to create domestic production using foreign direct investment so it doesn’t have to rely on any particular country. That’s a common view in much of Southeast Asia, where the creation of local solar manufacturing and EV plants won’t happen overnight. “In the short term, most countries don’t have a viable alternative to Chinese clean-tech supply chains,” said Vicky Janita, an analyst at Rystad Energy.  Even if they were to buy more supplies from countries like India, which has grown its solar panel manufacturing capacity, those producers still rely heavily on China for wafers and other parts of the supply chain, she said. That doesn’t mean they aren’t also trying different strategies to reduce that dependence and build their economies. Many countries in Southeast Asia have welcomed Chinese investment in domestic production, through both carrots, such as tax breaks, or sticks, such as Indonesia’s export ban on raw nickel. Similarly, Brazil is imposing tariffs on EVs, forcing Chinese …

Could China’s adoption of electric vehicles shield it from the energy crisis? – Business

Could China’s adoption of electric vehicles shield it from the energy crisis? – Business

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To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement. Accept Manage my choices One of your browser extensions seems to be blocking the video player from loading. To watch this content, you may need to disable it on this site. Try again BUSINESS © FRANCE 24 Issued on: 06/04/2026 – 11:06Modified: 06/04/2026 – 11:09 05:30 min From the show Reading time 1 min As crude prices hover around the $110 per barrel mark on Monday morning, consumers worldwide are feeling the impact of the war in Iran and the closure of the Hormuz Strait when they head to the petrol pump. In China, where more than half of new car sales are for electric vehicles, that impact may be less pronounced, as France 24’s Bryan Quinn explains in his report. Also in this edition, “Super Mario Galaxy Movie” has achieved the best opening release of the year so far. By: Source link

UK battery manufacturer set to collapse | UK | News

UK battery manufacturer set to collapse | UK | News

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A UK battery manufacturer is set to collapse after a multi-million pound deal fell through. AMTE Power, which was founded in 2013 with offices in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, primarily developed lithium-ion and sodium-ion cells used in high-performance electric vehicle batteries and long-duration energy storage. The firm admitted it was struggling to cover the costs of a planned 200-job gigafactory in Dundee, Scotland, in June 2023, but later struck a £2.5 million investment deal with private equity firm Pinnacle. Pinnacle then collapsed, forcing AMTE Power into administration; the assets were eventually sold to Dutch firm LionVolt, saving around 20 jobs. But the company, including its domain name, trademarks and patents, now appears to have fully folded, with a notice of movement from administration to dissolution filed earlier this year. A statement from the administrators in January said: “Despite our efforts, no proceedable offers were realised for the above and these assets were not realisable.” AMTE Power was the only battery cell manufacturer of its kind founded in Britain, and pleas were made to the Government for financial …

Volkswagen in crisis as 50,000 jobs to be cut by 2030 | World | News

Volkswagen in crisis as 50,000 jobs to be cut by 2030 | World | News

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Europe’s largest carmaker Volkswagen has revealed plans to cut around 50,000 jobs by 2030 after profits plunged sharply last year. The German automotive giant said its post-tax profit fell by around 44% in 2025, dropping from €12.4billion (£10.5billion) to €6.9billion (£5.8billion). Despite remaining one of the world’s biggest car manufacturers, the company reported that overall sales slipped slightly by 0.8% to just under €322billion (£272billion). The results mark Volkswagen’s lowest profits in a decade, highlighting mounting pressure on the global car industry. Chief executive Oliver Blume said the company now plans to reduce its workforce significantly in order to stabilise the business. Around 50,000 jobs are expected to be cut across Germany by the end of the decade, although the company has previously reached agreements with unions to avoid compulsory redundancies. Volkswagen has been grappling with a series of challenges including weaker demand across Europe, slower-than-expected adoption of electric vehicles and growing competition from Chinese car manufacturers. *** Ensure our latest news headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us …

Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition

Carney scraps Canada EV sales mandate, but earmarks funds to aid transition

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Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday cancelled a mandate for all vehicles sold in Canada to be electric by 2035, while announcing a multi-billion-dollar plan to support EV production. The announcement marked another departure from policies backed by his climate-focused predecessor Justin Trudeau, but Carney said he wanted to incentivize EV production while bolstering a Canadian auto industry hammered by US tariffs. Since replacing Trudeau last year, Carney has also scrapped the former leader’s carbon tax on individual households and advanced plans to build a new oil pipeline from Alberta to the Pacific coast – infuriating environmental groups. Asked Thursday if he still considered Canada a leader in the fight against climate change, Carney said: “Absolutely.” He stressed his climate policies would be focused on “results and solutions”. WatchDonald Trump threatens 100% tariff on Ottawa Trudeau had passed legislation mandating that 20 percent of vehicles sold this year be electric, with a 60 percent target by 2030 – benchmarks that faced criticism from automakers. While he pivoted away from those mandates, Carney stressed that the future strength …