Motor Insurance

Maybe a Hydrogen/Battery Hybrid is The Answer?

Renault just teased the motoring press with this Scenic Vision concept car that uses hydrogen fuel cells, alongside battery tech. It’s an admission that pure EVs are not viable for mass everyday transport or longer […]

News

Can You Charge an e-Scooter Overnight? Nah, Could Be a Fire Risk

Interesting news from Zurich, who have noted a spike in house fire claims caused by over-heating lithium batteries. Here’s the word; Moves to legalise e-scooters on Britain’s roads could lead to a rise in house […]

Motor Insurance

Drivers Would Love Some Vehicle Safety Data, Says Trakm8

Trakm8, the recognised leader in technology solutions for insurance telematics, connected car data and fleet management, has commissioned a new national driver survey to gain insights into how drivers purchase insurance and what they expect from future […]

Motor Insurance

Volvo Teams Up With StoreDot on Future Battery Tech

Volvo Cars has made an investment in StoreDot, an Israeli company developing extreme-fast-charging battery technology for electric cars, through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, its venture capital arm. StoreDot is working on a pioneering technology […]

News

Can Lithium Batteries Be Recycled? Not Yet, But They’re Working On It

News from Japan where energy specialist JERA Co., Inc. (“JERA”) and Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. (“Sumitomo Chemical”) have received funding under the Green Innovation Fund, to conduct a project to develop a process for recycling […]

motorcycle insurance

Cake Offers Recycled Motorcycles

CAKE, the Swedish maker of premium lightweight, electric motorcycles, today announced re:CAKE – a global program that aims to extend the lifecycle of Cake motorcycles, by offering customers to purchase certified pre-owned bikes. As everyone […]

Opinion

Insights: Managing Commercial Fire Risks

In recent years, fire risks and resulting insurance claims for business premises have grown significantly. A number of factors are influencing the risks, including unusually hot and dry weather, prolonged hours to fulfil demanding work […]