Production of EVs more than doubled in May
Battery electric car production more than doubled in May, increasing by 108.3%, with 4,525 vehicles built – according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Automotive manufacturers face £90m energy cost hike
British automotive manufacturers are calling for urgent action on spiralling costs as new analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals firms face a £90 million uplift in energy bills this year – equivalent to more than 2,500 automotive jobs – as costs surge by 50%.
Magtec working with NHS Wales to speed up adoption of zero emission trucks
Magtec, a leading designer, manufacturer and integrator of drive systems for electric and hybrid vehicles, is heading a government-backed project to accelerate the adoption of zero emission trucks for NHS Wales and support uptake across the UK.
Solar Gates launches safer and more sustainable welfare cabin for work sites
Work sites in the transport sector are set to become safer and more sustainable after the launch of new innovation from Solar Gates UK.
New electric vehicle charging regulations come into force
New legislation which requires all home and workplace electric vehicle (EV) chargers to have smart charging capabilities comes into force today (30th June 2022).
Consumers need not worry about smart charging
Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, discusses the smart charging regulations which come into force today (30 June) and the idea that the industry could be overcomplicating how they are being explained to consumers.
Team from Green 2 to take on the Great British EV Rally
The co-founders of sustainable delivery company Green 2 will each drive an electric vehicle (EV) from one end of the British Isles to the other when they take part in the Great British EV Rally (GBEVR) next week.
ChargePlace Scotland partners with Paua to offer one-card charging solution for EV drivers
ChargePlace Scotland (CPS) has partnered with leading electric vehicle (EV) fleet fuel card provider Paua to provide a roaming solution for the Great British EV Rally in July this year.
Hydrogen electric truck launched by Tevva
Electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva is today (30 June) launching the first hydrogen fuel cell-supported heavy goods vehicle (HGV) to be manufactured, designed and mass produced in the UK.
Britishvolt makes move to secure supply of battery materials
Britishvolt has moved to secure a stable supply of anode and cathode active materials by signing a Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Posco Chemical – a leader in the provision of first class energy/battery materials.
CCC report warns current Government programmes will not deliver Net Zero
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) says the Government is failing to deliver on the programmes it has set out to reach Net Zero – although there are some areas of strong progress with the adoption of electric cars ahead of any growth projections.
£10m fund to accelerate hydrogen technology in Scotland
Millions of pounds worth of funding will be used to accelerate hydrogen technology in Scotland.
