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).
Hydrogen refuelling station and vehicles land at Teesside Airport
A refuelling station which will serve hydrogen-powered vehicles based in the Tees Valley is now up and running at Teesside International Airport as part of a £2.5million region-wide trial.
Britishvolt working with Lotus to develop EV batteries for sports cars
Britishvolt will work with luxury sports car manufacturer Lotus to develop EV batteries for its next generation of electric vehicles.
Exclusive: New ChargeSafe initiative launched to rate safety of EV charge points
Electric vehicle (EV) advocate Kate Tyrrell has launched a new initiative which will help improve the safety and accessibility standards of charging points.
Bentley to produce first electric vehicle at Crewe plant
Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next decade.
Quentin Willson launches petition to make EVs more affordable
Award-winning motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson has started a petition on Change.org to make electric vehicles more affordable.
Truline moves closer to net zero by adding EVs to fleet
Transport and delivery logistics company Truline has introduced new electric vehicles into its fleet to comply with Clean Air Zones across the UK.
EV drivers in the south charged more to use council-owned chargers
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the south are being charged over a quarter (28%) more than those in the north to top-up their cars using the cheapest council owned chargers, according to research commissioned by British Gas.
Scottish Government outlines vision for EV charging network
The Scottish Government has published a new draft vision for public electric vehicle charging in Scotland and announced a new fund of up to £60 million for local authorities – a step which could double the size of the network.
EVA Scotland survey shows commitment to EVs
A survey carried out by Electric Vehicle Association Scotland shows that drivers are committed to making the switch to EVs but want to see manufacturers reduce the cost of buying cars along with more investment in charging infrastructure.
