Major firms back EU truck emissions rules
Top firms including DHL Group, Nestlé, IKEA, and others are calling on the European Union to adopt new regulations that would result in a 90% reduction in emissions from new trucks by the year 2040.
Autocraft secures £24m finance deal
Automotive remanufacturing technology firm Autocraft Solutions Group has agreed a major financing package with HSBC UK in plans to rapidly upscale its international EV battery repair footprint.
SolarEdge acquires Wevo
Smart energy firm Solar Edge Technologies has completed the acquisition of Wevo Energy.
ev energy and Flexitricity collaborate
A collaboration between ev.energy and Flexitricity has occured on an EV charging flexibility initiative for National Grid ESO Reserve service.
Formula E will use sustainable technology to power its events
Formula E has announced a multi-year deal with leading global energy solutions provider Aggreko to provide the latest sustainable technology to its events globally.
Hydrogen powered construction vehicles set to be rolled out in UK
Tractors, diggers and forklifts powered by hydrogen could be a regular sight on Great Britain’s roads under new government plans.
EV charge points installed at Brecon Beacons National Park
Brecon Beacons (Bannau Brycheiniog) National Park has installed 16 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points – funded by BMW UK through its Recharge in Nature partnership with UK National Parks.
First Everything Electric London attracts 22,000 attendees
Everything Electric, powered by the Fully Charged SHOW YouTube channel – launched its biggest launch exhibition to date with the first Everything Electric London.
Volta Trucks under new ownership as business prepares to re-enter European market
Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks is set to re-enter the European market under new ownership.
SMMT calls for Government support to stimulate sales of BEVs
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that battery electric vehicle (BEV) registration volumes were at their highest ever recorded levels in March, although market share fell by one percentage point from the same month last year – down to 15.2%.
The rising cost of EV insurance
Lash Saranna, Co-founder and CEO of EZOO, highlights the challenges and opportunities which are being brought about by the rising cost of insurance and the impact this is having on uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).
New AutoMotive launch first dedicated EV dealer comparison tool
UK drivers can now easily calculate the savings of going electric by using New AutoMotive’s new electric vehicle (EV) Dealer Comparison Tool.