Third of Norway’s new cars go electric
Almost a third of new cars sold in Norway last year were pure electric. New statistics from the Norwegian Road Federation (NRF) show the nation has hit a new world record share of zero emission cars as...
View ArticleVattenfall charges towards EV chargers in Canterbury
Vattenfall has agreed to install electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Canterbury. The clean energy giant won a tender from Canterbury City Council to work with charging infrastructure...
View Article‘Millions of people could miss out on benefits of EVs’
Millions of people could miss out on the environmental, health and financial benefits offered by electric vehicles (EVs). That’s according to a new report, published by think-tank Localis and...
View ArticleNew Nissan LEAF boasts 239-mile electric range
A limited edition version of the Nissan LEAF boasts a 239-mile electric range from a single charge. The Japanese carmaker has released two new LEAF 3.ZERO models – the standard model costs upwards of...
View ArticleUber takes a ride towards improving London’s air quality
Uber has unveiled a plan to clean up London’s air quality. More than 3.6 million Londoners regularly use the ride-hailing service, with around half of the miles travelled by the company’s cars in the...
View ArticleElectric motor developer closes $1.8m funding round
A developer of high-efficiency, durable, lightweight and cost-effective electric motors has closed a $1.8 million (£1.4m) financing round, led by Cottonwood Technology Fund (CTF). Infinitum Electric...
View ArticleThree councils win €1.9m EU grant for energy projects
Three councils have been granted a total of €1.9 million (£1.7m) for a new wave of energy projects in South West England. Bristol City Council, in partnership with Devon and Plymouth Councils, will use...
View ArticleNearly half of Brits ‘would consider buying an EV’
Around 43% of adults in the UK have said they would consider buying an electric vehicle (EV). That’s according to a new survey, which also found a fifth of them would be more likely to consider an EV...
View ArticlePrice of EVs ‘could be same as petrol and diesel by 2024’
The cost of owning an electric vehicle (EV) could match petrol and diesel cars in the next five years. That’s according to new research by Deloitte, which reveals consumer concerns over the upfront...
View ArticleBP invests in Chinese EV charging platform
Energy giant BP announced it is investing in a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) charging platform. BP Ventures is supporting PowerShare, which provides an online platform that connects EV drivers, charge...
View ArticleNew electric car sharing scheme rolled out in Solihull
A new car sharing scheme that aims to widen access to electric vehicles (EVs) has been launched in Solihull. The €3.8 million (£3.3m) InclusivEV project will allow drivers to experience electric...
View ArticleEU clears €36m Polish aid for EV batteries plant
The European Commission has approved Poland’s €36 million (£31m) of public investment for a new battery plant for electric vehicles (EVs). It will support South Korean firm LG Chem’s €325 million...
View ArticleScottishPower revs up new tariff for EV drivers
ScottishPower has launched a new tariff that allows electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their cars at a discounted price during off peak hours. The Big Six supplier says the cost of charging an EV...
View ArticleUtilities ‘must invest in new grid tech now’
Utilities must invest in new grid technology to cope with growth of renewables and electric vehicles (EVs). That’s the verdict from a new report published by Smarter Grid Solutions, which suggests...
View ArticleE.ON buys stake in connected car platform developer
Energy giant E.ON has bought a stake in a US start-up that operates a cloud-based platform for cars connected to the internet. Vinli offers a connected car platform with a hardware that connects to a...
View ArticleEU lends €26m to develop innovative parts for low emission vehicles
The European Commission is backing a €26 million (£23m) loan to a Spanish company to develop innovative products for hydrid and electric vehicles. The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing the...
View ArticleSuffolk to plug in UK’s ‘first fully open’ EV charging network
The UK’s “first fully open” public fast charging network for hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) has been launched in Suffolk. That means drivers will be able to simply pay by contactless payment...
View ArticleNetwork operators commit to cut red tape for EVs and heat pumps
Britain’s local electricity networks have committed to cut red tape to speed up the process of connecting electric vehicles (EVs) and heat networks to the grid. The Distribution Network Operators...
View ArticlePreferred bidder to manage £400m charging infrastructure fund
Zouk Capital has been announced as the preferred bidder to manage the government’s £400 million investment fund for charging infrastructure. The Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF) was...
View ArticleCould video gaming take grid balancing to the next level?
Using video games to help balance the electricity grid could prove a significant benefit for both households and power networks. That’s the verdict from Northern Powergrid, which has revealed how its...
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