Pay for parking using electricity from EVs at Nissan Pavilion
Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) will be able to discharge electricity from their car’s battery to pay for parking while visiting Nissan’s new exhibition space in what is claimed to be a world first....
View ArticleIberdrola, SEAT and VW charge ahead to boost electric mobility in Spain
Iberdrola, SEAT and Volkswagen Group Spain Distribution (VGSD) have joined forces to jointly promote the deployment of electric and sustainable mobility in Spain. The companies have signed a strategic...
View ArticleAlmost 65% of UK drivers ‘want to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2030’
Almost 65% of drivers want the UK Government to bring the ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars forward to 2030. That’s according to a survey by the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA), which...
View ArticleEU investigates €95m Polish aid for LG Chem’s EV battery plant expansion
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation to assess if the €95 million (£85m) of public support granted by Poland to LG Chem Group for the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV)...
View ArticleTwo-thirds of Brits opt for ‘holiday travel by petrol or diesel car’
Two-thirds of Brits have plans to travel to their holiday destinations by petrol or diesel car. That’s according to research by EDF, which suggests two-in-three Brits plan to take a ‘staycation’ this...
View ArticleUK public EV charging points ‘increase fivefold in five years’
The UK’s public electric vehicle (EV) charging points have multiplied nearly five times over in the last five years. That’s according to the latest quarterly statistics by the Department for Transport,...
View ArticleMercedes-Benz strengthens EV battery alliance with China’s CATL
Mercedes-Benz and China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Limited (CATL) are expanding their partnership for the development of batteries for electric vehicles (EVs). The agreement covers the full...
View ArticleAustralia grants go-ahead for AUD$3bn gigafactory
An AUD$3 billion (£1.6bn) gigafactory in Australia has secured the go-ahead for its next phase of development from the Queensland Government. The Queensland Department of State Development, Tourism and...
View ArticleGlasgow-based SMS to provide public sector EV charging solutions
Glasgow-based energy services company SMS has been chosen as a supplier of charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) to the UK’s public sector. It has been appointed by the Crown Commercial...
View ArticleTrojan Energy trials innovative ‘discreet’ EV chargers in London
Start-up company Trojan Energy is trialling innovative electric vehicle (EV) chargers that are only visible when a car is charging. It is installing 200 of the “flat and flush” connections across Brent...
View ArticleEV sales in Australia triple while petrol and diesel cars decline in popularity
Electric vehicle (EV) sales tripled in Australia during 2019, while petrol and diesel cars declined in popularity. That’s according to the annual report from Australia‘s national body Electric Vehicle...
View Article‘Nearly 323 million EVs will be on the world’s roads by 2040’
Almost 323 million electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be in operation around the world by 2040. That’s according to a new report by the consultancy group Wood Mackenzie, which predicts EV sales...
View ArticleGreene King inks deal with Drive Energi to roll out EV chargers
Pub retailer and brewer Greene King has signed an agreement with Drive Energi for the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across its sites. The EV chargepoint operator will build, own and...
View ArticleDixons Carphone becomes the ‘first tech retailer’ to join EV100
British electronics and telecoms retailer Dixons Carphone has become the latest name to sign up to Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, switching its fleet to electric and alternative fuel vehicles by...
View ArticleChinese manufacturer allows customers to buy new EV without battery to slash...
Could an electric vehicle (EV) be purchased without its battery? Chinese manufacturer NIO says yes, launching a battery-as-a-service (BaaS) offer in a bid to slash the cost of EVs and increase its cost...
View ArticleEDF to help UK public sector transition to EVs
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has appointed EDF to help the public sector in the UK in its ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs). The agreement covers the development of infrastructure...
View ArticleEV market share in Europe rises in second quarter of 2020
The European market share of electric vehicles (EVs) has increased in the second quarter of 2020, a period when lockdown measures were still in place. That’s according to the latest report by the...
View ArticleVattenfall to install 8,000 new charging points in the Netherlands
Vattenfall has won a contract to install 8,000 new charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in the Netherlands. The chargers will be installed in the provinces of North Brabant and Limburg by 2024....
View ArticlePlan to build gigafactories in France and Germany moves forward
Energy giant Total and automotive group Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) have launched a new joint venture responsible for building two lithium-ion battery gigafactories with a cumulative capacity of...
View ArticleGovernment announces £12m to turbocharge UK’s EV transformation
The UK Government has announced £12 million of new funding to support electric vehicle (EV) research projects. The funding, which underpins the government’s commitment to driving down emissions and...
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