Ofgem to scrap last resort EV role from DNOs
Britain’s energy regulator is considering that distribution network operators (DNOs) may not be the most appropriate parties to own, develop, manage, or operate electric vehicle (EV) charge points at...
View ArticleUK Energy Secretary hints at splitting electricity and gas prices
Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary of State Grant Shapps has announced that the government will unveil its plans to decouple gas and electricity prices later this week. The move, which seeks to...
View ArticleGovernment blasted for wasting cash on EV tax reminders
The government is reportedly sending unnecessary tax reminders to electric vehicle (EV) owners who do not pay vehicle excise duty (VED) despite being exempt from the tax due to their zero-emission...
View ArticleUK energy revolution: bold moves to boost energy security
The government has announced a series of measures aimed at bolstering its efforts to boost the UK’s energy supply, cut carbon and drive bills down. Among the key initiatives are a commitment to carbon...
View Article‘Real EV ranges are 20% lower than carmakers claim’
Electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are exaggerating the ranges of their cars. That’s the claim made by ‘Which?’ in its latest study, after testing more than 70 EVs – finding the ranges of these...
View ArticleNew emissions standard to boost EVs in Australia
Australia has introduced a new fuel efficiency standard to drive further uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). This standard will incentivise carmakers to make more zero-emission vehicles, Energy Minister...
View ArticleUS boosts support for developing countries’ climate action with $1bn pledge
The US is strengthening support for climate action in developing countries by providing $1 billion (£810m) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This brings the total US contributions to the GCF to $2...
View ArticleClimate protestors crash Formula E race
Climate protestors halted the all-electric Formula E race in Berlin on Sunday. Members of Letzte Generation climbed over fences and parked themselves in front of the electric race cars to stop the race...
View ArticleBlue lights turned green with £77m
The government is providing £77 million in funding to quash the carbon footprint of emergency services. The money will provide zero-emission vehicles and other clean transport technologies to these...
View ArticleIsrael launches first hydrogen fuel station
Israel has launched its first hydrogen fuel station to power zero-emission vehicles. Opening near Haifa Bay, the facility will allow drivers to easily fill up their hydrogen-powered cars with similar...
View ArticleElectrifying surge in EV leasing
Leasing inquiries for electric vehicles (EVs) have surged by 32% from the fourth quarter of last year to the first quarter of 2023. That’s according to Leasing.com. which suggests that leasing enables...
View ArticleSunak speaks to EU over EV Brexit row
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has responded to carmakers’ calls for a change on Brexit rules, to keep the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry strong. “We are engaged in a dialogue with the EU,” Mr Sunak...
View ArticleBritish Gas launches new EV charger
British Gas has unveiled its latest offering in smart home charging products with the launch of the Hive electric vehicle (EV) charger. Developed in collaboration with the manufacturer EO Charging the...
View ArticleVehicle to everything can be the answer to support the grid new GridBeyond...
This is being driven by governments and automakers who are promoting electricity powered vehicles as a key technology to curb fossil fuel use, fight climate change and air pollution, but rapid EV...
View ArticleOctopus secures £150m funding to drive EV expansion
Octopus Electric Vehicles, a subsidiary of Octopus Energy Group, has recently secured £150 million in funding from Pollen Street Capital to support the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) offerings....
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Battery breakthrough: “Cloak” keeps EVs going strong!
Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have unveiled a thermal cloak, which allegedly holds the potential to significantly prolong electric vehicle (EV) battery life and enhance overall...
View ArticleEVs found to have 40% higher tyre failure rate than petrol cars
Electric vehicles (EVs) exhibit a 40% higher MoT tyre failure rate in comparison to petrol cars, as indicated by recent analysis. The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) attributes this disparity to...
View ArticleBirmingham tops UK’s energy demand for EV charging
Birmingham, with its estimated count of 1.1 million vehicles, has emerged as the leading city in the UK for energy demand related to electric vehicle (EV) charging. That’s according to a recent report...
View Article“Ship is still on fire”: EV suspected in fatal cargo ship fire
A tragic incident unfolded off the Dutch coast as a massive car carrier ship, known as the Fremantle Highway, caught fire. The incident occurred approximately 17 miles (14.5 nautical miles) north of...
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Forget free charging… here are eight creative ways businesses can get ahead...
There are now over 760,000 fully electric vehicles on our roads, with new EV registrations now outstripping those of diesel by almost 75%. Businesses need to take notice, especially if they want to...
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