APC invites tech firms to apply for £25m in funding
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has called on UK firms toapply for match–funding for research and development of automotive technology and processes.
International Battery Company raises $35m for Indian EV adoption
Technology firm International Battery Company (IBC) has raised $35m for a 50 MWh capacity manufacturing plant, and has developed ready-for-delivery battery cells for the Indian market.
UK “needs eight times EV chargers” by 2035
The UK needs eight times more public electric vehicle chargers to meet demand by 2035, according to a recent study conducted by net zero consultancy Field Dynamics.
NGN secures funding to explore hydrogen potential
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and partners have secured Ofgem funding of almost £500,000 for a Hydrogen Cost Reduction Programme (HyCoRe) to explore the role of hydrogen for the net zero transition.
Octopus invests £200m into data centre heat re-use tech
Octopus Energy’s generation has announced a £200m investment in London-based tech disruptor Deep Green to scale-up its technology.
Oxfordshire launches all-electric bus fleet
A partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and bus operators has launched one of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses.
Auto Trader report highlights China’s impact on price of EVs in UK
Chinese brands are set to capture a sixth of the UK’s electric car market by 2030 as its manufacturers look overseas after conquering their domestic market, Auto Trader’s latest report shows.
Novuna Vehicle Solutions joins hydrogen consortium
Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers, has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) Consortium, which will showcase the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric HGVs in the UK.
ScottishPower outlines £5.4bn-worth of contract opportunities
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4bn-worth of contract opportunities as it outlines its next phase of electricity network investment.
Monta users reduce CO2 charging emissions
Danish-based EV charge point platform provider, Monta, has released data showing its users have reduced their CO2 charging emissions by more than 177 tonnes.
Trojan Energy secures £26m funding to accelerate growth plans
On-street electric vehicle charging specialist Trojan Energy has secured £26 million worth of investment to facilitate its growth plans.
Meeting of TTF EV group will highlight kerbside charging solutions
The Transport Technology Forum’s Working Group concentrating on Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (EVCI) delivered by local authorities is holding a face-to-face meeting next month to hear about practical solutions for implementing chargers on the kerbside.