Major loan will support JLR’s electrification plans
Jaguar Land Rover has received a major loan which will support the research, development and export of battery electric vehicles.
EV charging points installation begins in Oxfordshire
Work has started on installing electric vehicle charging points in Wantage, Oxfordshire, which councillors hope will help people start making the switch to cleaner travel in the region.
Dott announces £52m extension to its Series B funding round
Micro-mobility company, Dott, has announced a £52m extension to its Series B funding round. This brings the total Series B funding raised to over £112m in a mix of equity and asset backed debt, including the £63m announced in the Spring of 2021.
Porsche breaks battery record by driving 4500km with 2.5 hours of charge
The Porsche Taycan, driven by electric car enthusiast Wayne Gerdes, travelled over 4,500km (2,800 miles) from LA to New York, spending 2hrs 26mins 48secs recharging at Electrify America stations along the way and costing $76.82 in electricity.
New car market trends report shows EVs still charging ahead
Leasing.com has published the top seven trends seen on its website throughout last year to help the industry prepare for the year ahead, as consumers increasingly veer towards smaller, in stock body styles and rapidly adopt electric vehicles (EVs).
SMS energises 50MW battery energy storage site in Cambridgeshire
SMS’s 50 megawatt system is one of the largest UK battery sites to be energised and connected to National Grid’s transmission network so far. SMS recently commenced construction on two more 50MW sites in Suffolk and Derbyshire as part of plans to establish 620MW of storage by the end of 2025.
Lithium batteries opening up water treatment opportunities
The lithium battery economy, driven largely by the growing electrical vehicle market, presents opportunities for water and wastewater businesses across the value chain, according to a new report from BlueTech Research.
Rightcharge sees 100% rise in the number of requests for charge point installs
Rightcharge has seen a 100% rise in the number of requests for charge point installs from British consumers as the window for claiming OZEV grant narrows.
Major organisations join forces to launch EVzero action group
A league of major organisations, including Tesco, NatWest Group, LeasePlan UK, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and The Environment Agency, have come together to launch EVzero; an industry-leading action group dedicated to accelerating the deployment of electrified fleets.
Ola Electric to create global centre for advanced engineering and vehicle design in the UK
Ola Electric, India’s leading manufacturer of EVs, has announced Ola Futurefoundry, a global centre for advanced engineering and vehicle design. This centre will be based in Coventry, the UK, a global hub for the best automotive design and engineering talent in the world.
Renault, Nissan & Mitsubishi Motors announce common roadmap
Renault Group, Nissan Motor Co. and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation, have announced common projects and actions to accelerate and shape their future as they switch to full electrification by 2030, focusing on the mobility value chain.
Amp Energy announces two flagship 400MW projects in Scotland
Amp Energy, a global Energy Transition Platform, and renewable energy developer, has announced Europe’s two biggest battery storage facilities with its 800 MW battery portfolio in central Scotland (the Scottish Green Battery Complex).