RAW Charging acquires business and assets of Franklin EV Limited

RAW Charging has acquired the ongoing operations of Franklin ahead of the parent company, Franklin Energy, being put into administration, for an undisclosed amount.
EEVEE Mobility commits to corporate social responsibility

EEVEE Mobility, the company creating digital products and services that make the EV charging and driving experience seamless, today announces a commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) during the next phase of its business growth.
National Grid ESO to create a digital replica of entire GB energy system

National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has launched a programme to build a digital replica of the entire GB energy landscape, creating a virtual environment to share data, model and predict scenarios that support the decarbonisation of the energy system.
TriConnex & EO Charging to offer EV charging for new build residential housing

TriConnex has announced the launch of a residential electric vehicle (EV) charging product in partnership with EO Charging.
Storedot secures patent for digital battery system to give EVs consistent driving range

StoreDot is furthering its mission to enhance the entire electric vehicle ecosystem with an approved patent for a technology giving automotive batteries fixed capacity and driving range throughout their lifespan.
Smart mobility in a smart city: A tool for progress

Fergus Craig from Cyclomedia Technology examines the benefits that can be brought about when implementing smart mobility and the role of data.
ZipCharge reveal first portable EV Charger

ZipCharge have revealed their first portable Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, the Go. The Go is the first element of a global portable EV charging platform that combines hardware, software, machine learning and innovative ownership models to bring affordable, practical EV charging to more people than ever.
COP26: World leaders agree plan to make clean tech cheaper

A number of world leaders have agreed a plan to make clean technologies cheaper than alternatives with the UK, US and China among countries signed up to push forward the transition to decarbonised energy and transport.
Transport & Energy news round-up

Here transportandenergy.com takes a look at the latest news and stories from local authorities around the UK.
EV startup Rivian to be valued at similar IPO price to Honda

Amazon-backed Rivian Automotive, is targeting a valuation of more than $53 billion for its US debut, placing this electric vehicle maker in the same league as rival, Honda Motors, as EV companies emerge as some of the most sought after investments, in the wake of Tesla.
Supermarkets add nearly 1k EV charge points since early 2020

Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC.
DriveElectric agrees strategic investment partnership with Sumitomo Corporation

DriveElectric has announced an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation which will see an acceleration in products and services to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the UK.