EV charging ‘can boost grid flexibility without impacting drivers’
Smart electric vehicle (EV) charging can reduce the need for electricity network upgrades without impacting the charging habits of drivers. That’s according to DriveElectric, which has conducted a...
View ArticleMajor global carmakers invest in $100m Israeli mobility fund
Major global car manufacturers, such as BMW, Hyundai and the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi alliance, have invested in a $100 million (£81m) Israel-based mobility fund. Other investors in Maniv Mobility’s...
View ArticleVW and Ford expand collaboration to develop EV tech
Volkswagen (VW) and Ford have announced they are expanding their global collaboration to advance autonomous driving and electric vehicles (EVs) technologies. The alliance is expected to create annual...
View ArticleJaguar Land Rover receives £500m loan guarantee to develop EVs
Jaguar Land Rover has received a £500 million loan guarantee to develop electric vehicles (EV) from the Prime Minister. The announcement, which Theresa May made at 10 Downing Street during an...
View ArticleGreen light for low carbon modular homes in Bristol
Bristol City Council has granted planning permission for 11 low carbon and affordable homes to be built in the city. ZEDpods, a manufacturer of rapid build and modular homes, is building the houses –...
View ArticlePharmaceutical giant fills greener prescription to tackle air pollution
Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has made a commitment to limit the health impacts of air pollution by electrifying its global vehicle fleet. It has become the first pharmaceutical company to join the...
View ArticleNew trial offers financial incentives for smart EV charging
A new trial that will offer financial incentives to up to 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their car off peak has been launched. UK Power Networks (UKPN) is working with energy supplier...
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Electric vehicle models in Europe to triple by 2021
The number of electric vehicle (EV) models offered on the European market is expected to more than triple within the next three years. That’s according to new analysis by Transport & Environment...
View ArticleToyota and China’s BYD to drive EVs and battery production
Toyota Motor Corporation is teaming up with China’s BYD Company for the joint development of electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries. They have signed an agreement to develop sedans and SUVs as well as...
View ArticleGovernment pledges £80m for next-gen greener cars and planes
The government has announced investment totalling £80 million to develop the next generation of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid aircrafts. Development of these new technologies – known as Power...
View ArticleNet zero: Andrea Leadsom urged to ‘act quickly’ on policies
The newly appointed Business and Energy Secretary Andrea Leadsom is facing immediate calls to act on a series of policies towards meeting the UK’s net zero carbon target. Rachel Reeves MP, Chair of the...
View ArticleBP teams up with Chinese firm for EV charging infrastructure
British energy giant BP is joining forces with China’s Didi Chuzing to build charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) in the East Asian country. They are forming a joint venture to develop a...
View ArticleNorthumberland Council unveils plans for £2.3m solar carport
Plans to build a £2.3 million carport powered by solar panels have been unveiled by Northumberland County Council. It would include 60 new charging points for electric vehicles (EVs), built into the...
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Global energy storage capacity to exceed 1,000GW by 2040
The global stationary energy storage market is expected to multiply over the next two decades, surpassing 1,000GW of capacity by 2040. That’s according to new research, which suggests capacity will...
View ArticleRecord high market share for battery EVs in July
Registrations of battery powered electric vehicles (EVs) almost tripled in July, pushing them to their highest ever share of the UK car market. That’s according to the latest monthly figures from the...
View ArticleWest Yorkshire switches on first EV charger of £3.2m network
The first of 88 new rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points in West Yorkshire has been switched on in Bradford. It is located in Vicar Lane and is part of a £3.2 million scheme to help improve the...
View Articleinnogy Ventures invests in Swiss smart mobility tech firm
The venture capital arm of German energy giant innogy’s Innovation Hub has bought a stake in a Swiss smart mobility technology company. innogy Ventures has invested in Teralytics as part of a $17.5...
View ArticleBristol Airport flies high with charging points for EV drivers
Bristol Airport has plugged in charging points for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) at its new multi-storey car park. The installation of a 10-bay charging zone, in partnership with Pod Point, is the...
View ArticleBirmingham Uni granted €4m for rare earth metals recycling facility
The University of Birmingham has been awarded €4 million (£3.7m) to set up a pilot facility to reclaim rare earth materials from electronic devices. The facility will focus on recycling magnets made of...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz and Chinese firm team up for second life energy storage systems
Mercedes-Benz Energy has joined forces with Beijing Electric Vehicle (BJEV) to develop second life energy storage systems in China. The Daimler and BAIC Group subsidiaries will share their expertise...
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