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Heatherwick Studio reveals Airo car that will clean pollution as it drives
London-based Heatherwick Studio has unveiled its concept for the Airo electric car for IM Motors that will "vacuum up pollutants from other cars". More
Polestar to create "world's first climate-neutral car" by 2030
Electric car brand Polestar has revealed its plan to eradicate all carbon emissions from its production process to create a climate-neutral car by 2030. More
BMW's new electric iX car will feature "a completely new symphony" composed by Hans Zimmer
Drivers of BMW's upcoming iX electric sports activity vehicle will experience an interactive soundscape by movie composer Hans Zimmer instead of traditional engine sounds. More
Sketches reveal concept for Heatherwick Studio's electric car
Dezeen can reveal a pair of sketches that show the concept for an electric car and charging station that Heatherwick Studio is designing for newly formed Chinese car brand IM Motors. More
BMW iX interior discretely integrates high-tech features
Dezeen promotion: BMW's all-electric iX was designed from the inside out, and incorporates a host of "shy tech" features throughout its entire design. More
PriestmanGoode models autonomous taxi on London's brutalist architecture
PriestmanGoode has unveiled a concept for a driverless, electric ride-hailing vehicle for London, which the design firm hopes could join the red double-decker bus in the ranks of the city's iconic transport designs. More
Apple set to release self-driving car by 2024 with unique battery design
Apple's plans to develop an electric and driverless car featuring its own battery technology are reportedly back on the table, with a new target production date estimated for 2024. More
BMW iX "heralds a new age in mobility"
Dezeen promotion: conceived and designed to be purely electric, the BMW iX is first in a new generation of cars made by the German car manufacturer. More
Aptera unveils three-wheeled solar electric car that "requires no charging"
US startup Aptera has developed a solar and electric vehicle with a range of up to 1,000 miles on a full battery, which it claims most drivers won't need to charge. More
Opel launches Mokka-e electric car to "change the perception of the brand"
Dezeen promotion: German carmaker Opel has unveiled Mokka-e, which is the first in a new generation of electric cars that aims to redefine the brand by drawing from the bold, sporty designs of its past. More
PriestmanGoode designs autonomous on-demand passenger and cargo vehicles for Dromos
PriestmanGoode has designed an electric and autonomous concept vehicle that would be part of a transport network providing private trips for passengers and urban freight delivery. More
James Dyson becomes UK's richest person and shares images of cancelled N526 electric car
Vacuum-cleaner entrepreneur James Dyson has become the UK's wealthiest person despite spending £500 million on his company's scrapped electric car, which has been revealed for the first time. More
Seymourpowell designs Quarter Car private ride-sharing concept
Multidisciplinary studio Seymourpowell has designed a concept for a "private shared" ride-hailing service, which features retractable partitions and air-purifying technology. More
Micro unveils electric bubble car and three-wheeled e-scooter
Swiss company Micro has released a retro-style electric car, motorcycle and scooter as part of its vision for near-future micro-transport in cities. More
Hyundai unveils electric vehicle concept that looks like a "perfectly weathered stone"
Hyundai has revealed its latest Prophecy concept car that has smooth lines and is designed to prompt an emotional response. More
Citroën rolls out subscription car that doesn't require a driving license
Citroën has released Ami, an electric car that will be available on a subscription service to city-dwellers as young as 14 years old as it doesn't require a driving license. More
Renault unveils shapeshifting Morphoz concept car
Renault has designed an all-electric concept car that can be physically expanded and have its range extended based on the needs of its user. More
Jaguar Land Rover designs electric mobility platform for city environments
Car manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover has released its near-future Project Vector concept for an autonomous and electric multi-use vehicle, which is designed to contribute to safer and less polluted urban environments. More
Cruise unveils its driverless Origin car for shared ownership
Autonomous vehicle startup Cruise has revealed its first self-driving, electric car designed for shared ownership, which has no steering wheel or pedals. More