Research project to give EV batteries a ‘second life’
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is part of a £4.5 million research project to establish a process to recycle or reuse electric vehicle batteries.
Ohme becomes charging partner for Volkswagen Group Ireland
Leading smart charging company Ohme is the new official charging partner for Volkswagen Group Ireland.
EV Cafe launches podcast
The EV Cafe has launched a new podcast that will feature interviews with professionals from the electric vehicle, low emission transport and sustainability space.
Recharge Industries completes purchase of Britishvolt
Australian company Recharge Industries has completed its acquisition of battery firm Britishvolt, but the site in Blyth could be used to manufacture grid-scale energy storage instead of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
SMMT figures show EV output rising
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that combined battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle volumes were up 49.9% to 28,329 units in January 2023.
Drax deploys Solace to power up UK’s EV drive
Real-time data enabler Solace has announced that energy leader Drax will deploy its technology to help power up the UK’s mission for better electric vehicle efficiency with renewable energy.
ElectriX joins forces with Camden Clean Air Initiative
ElectriX, part of LV= General Insurance, has announced a new partnership with The Camden Clean Air Initiative to help local residents and businesses understand how they may be able to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV).
EVs a gateway to other clean energy tech, research shows
Research from Zap-Map and Good Energy shows electric vehicles (EVs) can be a ‘gateway’ to a fully clean energy powered life, but that up-front costs for energy tech remains a barrier for many.
FairCharge calls for government to axe EV ‘pavement tax’
FairCharge, the national electric vehicle campaign group, is urgently calling on the Government to cut the VAT rates on public EV charging and has set out a six-point action plan to accelerate the electric car revolution.
Hydrogen-powered shipping project wins government funding
A consortium led by zero-emission pioneers ACUA Ocean and Unitrove has been awarded a £4 million Government grant to develop a project which could see cargo carried between mainland Scotland and the islands using an autonomous hydrogen-powered ship.
Diode partners with Athlon UK on EV readiness tool
Digital transport firm Diode has partnered with leasing firm Athlon UK on a new technological solution for EV buyers.
Charging infrastructure growth is at greatest ever pace
Criticism of the growth rate of public EV chargers in the UK compared to the rate of EV sales has been at the forefront of EV news in the opening months of 2023 – but this isn’t the case, as Osprey Charging’s Ian Johnston explains.