World Bank launches new fund to support ‘climate-smart’ mining for low carbon...
The World Bank has launched what is claimed to be the first ever fund dedicated to making mining for the low carbon energy transition “climate-smart” and sustainable. The Climate-Smart Mining Facility,...
View ArticleCity of London plugs in rapid charger for electric taxis
The City of London Corporation has installed the first rapid electric charging point (EVs) at Noble Street. It will be dedicated for use by zero-emission capable (ZEC) taxis, which have been rolled out...
View ArticleUK’s EV growth ‘is severely lagging behind the rest of Europe’
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) growth is severely lagging compared to other European nations. That’s the verdict from the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), which has published a new...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz targets carbon neutral fleet by 2039
Mercedes-Benz has set a target to ensure its new passenger car fleet is carbon neutral by 2039. It has also committed to ensure plug-in hybrids or all-electric vehicles (EVs) make up more than 50% of...
View ArticleHonda backs smart battery firm Moixa in £8.6m funding round
Smart battery company Moixa has completed an international funding round, raising £8.6 million, led by Japanese carmaker Honda. The investment will support the company’s international growth and...
View ArticleGovernment launches approval scheme for EV dealerships
A new government-backed scheme will give an official stamp of approval to dealerships that are skilled in selling and servicing electric vehicles (EVs). The ‘Electric Vehicle Approved’ brand aims to...
View ArticleGlasgow aims to become UK’s first net-zero emissions city
Glasgow has announced its goal to become the first net-zero carbon emissions city in the UK. Big Six energy supplier ScottishPower is to help the city council achieve its target of net zero emissions...
View ArticleGovernment pledges £28m for Coventry EV battery centre
The government has pledged £28 million for an electric vehicle (EV) battery centre in Coventry as it pushes for the UK to establish an industry leading factory. The funding for the UK Battery...
View ArticleCanada plugs in $212k for EV charging points
Canada is providing funding totalling $212,000 (£123,680) for the installation of three charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) in Yukon. It is part of a demonstration project conducted by the...
View ArticleGlobal EV sales ‘will dominate traditional car sales by 2040’
Global electric vehicle (EVs) sales are set to “dominate” traditional car sales by 2040. That’s according to a new report published by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), which suggests...
View ArticleNext gen innovators invited to design EV charge points of the future
A new competition for seven to 19 year-olds to design the electric vehicle (EV) charging points of the future has been launched. The ‘Eco Innovators’ competition, which aims to inspire young people to...
View ArticleUK’s Zouk Capital invests in Italian electric mobility firm BE Power
UK infrastructure and private equity fund Zouk Capital has bought a majority stake in an Italian electric mobility company. BE Power, owned by Building Energy, owns and operates public electric vehicle...
View ArticleAddison Lee and Audi open the door for electric taxi service
Addison Lee and Audi have announced a six-month pilot partnership to incorporate the Audi e-tron into the taxi firm’s fleet as it moves towards a zero-emissions future. The driver service says it will...
View ArticlePut customers in driving seat of EV charging scheme designs, says Citizens...
The electric vehicle (EV) and energy sector are being urged to put consumers at the heart of the design process as new methods of EV charging are being developed. The call comes from Citizens Advice,...
View ArticleToyota to test blockchain peer-to-peer energy trading in Japan
Toyota Motor Corporation has joined forces with the University of Tokyo and TRENDE to test peer-to-peer electricity trading using blockchain technology. The pilot will start next month at Toyota’s...
View ArticleCentrica launches global EV offer with solar and storage
Centrica has launched a new offer that will enable businesses to install solar panels and battery storage technologies to tackle the challenges of the electric vehicle (EV) transition. Businesses will...
View ArticleTESS 2019: How to future proof your EV charging requirements
How can your business future proof your charging requirements for electric vehicles (EVs)? Phil Best from Total Gas & Power and Martin Hale from ChargePoint will be discussing it at The Energy...
View ArticleWhat’s the cheapest country to run an EV?
What’s the cheapest country to run an electric vehicle (EV)? A new set of statistics calculated by Compare the Market suggests it might be the South American nation of Chile, where it costs as little...
View ArticleCobalt production ‘must nearly double to enable required EV growth’
Cobalt production needs to nearly double to make and charge enough electric vehicles (EVs) for the UK to meet its 2050 climate targets. That’s according to a letter co-authored by the Natural History...
View ArticleSadiq Khan invests £6m to tackle London’s toxic air
London Mayor Sadiq Khan is investing £6 million in 15 projects aimed at improving the capital’s air quality and climate emergency. The grant from the Air Quality Fund will support four new Low Emission...
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