Faraday Institution widens research scope to inform priorities
The Faraday Institution has awarded 16 small, fast-paced, focused projects in areas not covered within its existing battery research portfolio.
Cost is main barrier to adopting clean energy technologies
An industry survey on clean energy technologies, conducted by Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), captured the opinion of those at the heart of the renewables sector.
Prices and charging availability remain biggest obstacles to EV adoption
The industry could see an exponential rise in EV adoption if main barriers such as more affordable price ranges for electric cars and uncertainty of charging availability are removed.
Airbus to develop new hydrogen technologies
Airbus is strengthening its presence in the UK with the launch of a Zero Emission Development Centre (ZEDC) for hydrogen technologies.
Britishvolt partners with Sunbelt Rentals to lower carbon footprint
Britishvolt partners with Sunbelt Rentals to lower carbon footprint of Gigaplant and develop heavy equipment battery solutions.
Sprint Power to help develop ultra-fast charging systems
Sprint Power is leading on a new £9.7 million UK government-backed project aimed at developing ultra-fast charging cells and battery packs for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and fuel cell hybrid electric vehicles (FCHEVs).
New ‘Powerlimit’ tech unlocks the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid
Octopus Electric Vehicles, alongside UK Power Networks and G99 Professional Services, have announced the integration of a UK-first device that unlocks the power of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and allows for more renewable energy to be connected to the grid.
Fiat commits to fully-electrified product range from July 2022
Fiat has announced the removal of all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK. This will take effect from 1st July 2022.
Britishvolt and Prologis to build £200m West Midlands scale-up facility
Britishvolt will anchor its UK battery scale-up facilities in the West Midlands with an investment exceeding £200 million, with partner Prologis that will create and sustain upwards of 150 highly skilled and well-paid technology jobs.
Staffordshire councils encourage taxis to make transition to EVs
Three Staffordshire councils have come together to install electric vehicle charging facilities within local authority car parks to support local taxis and private hire vehicles to make the transition to EVs.
More than 50% will buy an EV or hybrid for their next car
According to the latest Mobility Consumer Index, 52% of those planning to buy a car will choose either a fully electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid vehicle, says analysis by ey.com.
Aviva survey reveals road trip recharging opportunities
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK adults are planning a long road trip this summer1, a study by insurer Aviva has found, with 6% planning to make the trip in an electric vehicle (EV), and 9% in a hybrid.