New partners join Plug and Play mobility innovation programme
A programme designed to bring together UK-based automotive and mobility-related organisations, investors, and the wider ecosystem has been launched by Jaguar Land Rover – with several new partners recently joining.
Octopus Electric Vehicles helps over 1,500 companies switch staff to EVs
More than 1,500 companies have joined Octopus Electric Vehicles salary sacrifice scheme since it launched just over a year ago.
Connected Kerb to carry out installation of thousands of EV charging points in West Sussex
The rollout of thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in West Sussex will be carried out by Connected Kerb.
Britishvolt announces roadmap for development of larger battery cell technology
Britishvolt has announced a roadmap for the development of larger format, 46900, high-performance lithium-ion advanced battery cell technologies – specifically designed for high-performance electric vehicles.
Faraday report highlights need for more gigafactories in UK
The Faraday Institution predicts that there will be demand for 10 UK-based gigafactories (large, high volume battery manufacturing facilities) by 2040, each producing 20 GWh per year of batteries – but says the country must move quickly to secure more investment and keep up with demand for electric vehicles.
EV drivers who use smart charging could run their car for £11 a month
Smart charging your electric vehicle (EV) means the average British driver could run their car for £11 a month, according to EV smart charger provider Ohme.
Gridserve launches new charging hubs at two Moto sites
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company Gridserve and Moto have installed a total of 17 new High Power Electric Super Hubs at two of the motorway service operator’s sites.
Industry experts highlight need for EV technician training
With sales figures of new electric vehicles rocketing – 100,000 new UK-wide registrations in the first five months of this year – priorities are being focussed on providing professional servicing for car and commercial vehicle owners and operators looking to transition to all electric transportation. Norrie Hunter reports.
Zaptec partners with Monta to provide EV payment solution
Zaptec has partnered with software company Monta to deliver an all-in-one electric vehicle (EV) payment solution.
ABB invests $30m in DC fast charger production facility
ABB E-mobility has strengthened its position as a leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions with the opening of its largest DC fast charger production site to date – the E-mobility Centre of Excellence in Valdarno, Tuscany. The full range of ABB DC charging solutions will be produced at the site, supporting the electrification of […]
Britishvolt strengthens partnership with WMG
Britishvolt has extended its contract with WMG, University of Warwick, to develop battery cell technologies and accelerate the route to market, in a multi-million-pound deal.
Consortium to create hydrogen infrastructure ecosystem
A group of nine leading organisations covering aerospace, shipping, hi-tech engineering and public utilities have come together to launch Hydrogen South West, a partnership which will create an infrastructure ecosystem that will bring the benefits of hydrogen to the South West of England.