DENSO developing new technology which would enable EVs to be charged while on the move
Automotive technology supplier DENSO is developing technology whereby wireless power transfer devices can automatically charge electric vehicle (EV) batteries when stationary or on the move.
First batch of Polestars added to Hertz’s fleet
Polestar has started delivery of its new Polestar 2 electric cars to Hertz as part of an agreement announced in April 2022, under which the company will supply the global car rental giant with 65,000 cars over the next five years.
Charge My Street join UK’s largest EV roaming network
Charge My Street have joined the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) roaming network, Paua.
UK Government orders energy networks to be better prepared for extreme weather events
The UK Government has called on Great Britain’s electricity networks to improve their resilience and has set out a range of actions which will help them to be better prepared for future extreme weather events.
AFP highlights top 20 councils that need kerbside charging for vans
The top 20 local authorities with the highest need for kerbside charging in order for company van drivers to adopt electric vehicles have been named by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Tusker and Diode develop platform to make it easier for businesses to switch to EVs
A newly developed platform developed by Tusker and Diode will help provide businesses with data-driven workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging recommendations, let employees assess EV suitability and help to make the charge point procurement process easier.
Burns & McDonnell expands into Scotland to support energy transition
Construction firm Burns & McDonnell will support the energy transition in Scotland after establishing an office and team in the country.
Liberty Charge warns of £1.5bn shortfall in Government EV infrastructure funding
Electric vehicle charge point operator Liberty Charge has warned of a more than £1.5 billion shortfall in Government EV infrastructure funding and called on the private sector to step in.
Mer to provide workplace charging points for Allstar Business Solutions
Electric vehicle charging company Mer has been selected by Allstar Business Solutions to deliver EV charging points at its offices in Swindon and Walsall.
V2G charge points can improve the battery life of EVs, project finds
A government-funded project which has seen vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers deployed in a range of locations across England to gain technical, customer and commercial insights on emerging V2G technology has concluded that the charge points can improve battery life in electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce carbon emissions and costs of charging.
AMTE Power and Viritech sign MoU to support development of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
AMTE Power, the developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells for specialist markets, has signed a memorandum of understanding with advanced powertrain developer Viritech to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
SMMT figures show continued rise in sales of EVs
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose 17.7% year-on-year in May to 15,448.