£4.5m fund to help drive electric revolution
The UK energy industry is set to benefit from a £4.5m government investment as Innovate UK has announced a new funding competition to further develop talent pipelines across power electronics, machines and drives (PEMD) – the technology that underpins electrification.
Connection of electric car chargers fast-tracked in South East
An online portal for chargepoint installers has been used to fast-track the connection of 1,000 electric car chargers to the electricity network in London, the South East and East of England.
HERE partners with Digital Charging Solutions to enhance EV charging experience
HERE Technologies and Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) have announced their strategic collaboration to create a seamless experience for drivers of electric vehicles (EVs).
Sony plans to enter EV market, reveals new concept models
Sony has revealed new plans to enter the EV market by launching an electric vehicle company in the sping.
Record EV sales show future direction of new car market
2021 was the most successful year in history for electric vehicle uptake as more new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered than over the previous five years combined, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
New report reveals operational challenges of fleet charging
The report, compiled by PwC Strategy, Field Dynamics and National Grid, delves into the operational challenges associated with decarbonising fleets.
HERE and Migros offer CO₂ insights for shippers and fleet operators
HERE Technologies has announced a new commercial fleet analytics tool that predicts the amount of Carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions per route, considering factors such as vehicle and fuel type, traffic conditions and the road networks’ physical attributes, including topography, curvature, slope and elevation.
Mer acquires Elmtronics to strengthen position in UK
Mer has acquired EV charging installation company Elmtronics. The European electric vehicle charging company says the acquisition will strengthen its position in the UK to create the best and most customer-oriented EV charging experience.
Only 25% of electric vehicle chargers installed allow ‘rapid’ charging
RAC says its analysis has revealed that installing a high proportion of slower chargers could lead to queues on British roads, as only one-in-four electric vehicle chargers installed last year allow for ‘rapid’ charging within half an hour.
Volta Trucks and HERE deliver last-mile EV navigation system
Volta Trucks partners with HERE Technologies to deliver a tailored last-mile electric vehicle navigation system featuring what3words.
Hydrogen-fuel cell electric cargo bike trial launched in Aberdeen
Oxfordshire based manufacturer, Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV), are building six eCargo bikes for the Aberdeen project, which is due to start early this year.
Henley town council to install four fast chargers in visitor car park
The town council has signed a contract to install the four EV charging points at the public car park in Mill Meadows, Henley.