First rapid charge sites go live in Kent
New rapid charging points in Kent are now available for use in Thanet following installation by the council.
Pure EV VW ID.3 wins car safety award
The pure electric VW ID.3 has won the annual What Car? safety award with another EV manufacturer, Tesla, winning its technology award.
Councils join with network on charging “blackspots”
Five local authorities are joining forces with the UK’s biggest electricity network operator in a bid to end EV charging blackspots.
Electric Nation V2G project partners with Igloo Energy
Western Power Distribution’s (WPD) V2G trial, run with CrowdCharge, has now also partnered with Igloo Energy.
AFC Energy partners with Ricardo
Energy firm AFC Energy has partnered with global engineering company Ricardo on solutions for the transport and energy sectors.
First phase of European hydrogen project ends
The critical role of hydrogen in the decarbonisation of transportation and energy has been outlined through a European project, Hydrogen Mobility Europe (H2ME).
Report: Heavy EVs due to grow rapidly in 2021
A new report from US firm Chargepoint has claimed that the medium and heavy duty electric vehicle market is due to grow by more than 100% this year.
General Motors launches BrightDrop EV logistics solution
General Motors has announced plans for an ecosystem of electric first-to-last mile products, software and services for delivery companies.
CES 2021: Here Technologies launches EV routing feature
Technology firm Here Technologies has launched a new feature for private and commercial vehicle routing to reduce the number of charge stops.
CES 2021: German solar car tech to be licensed
Technology developed by Sono Motors for its solar electric vehicle will be licensed to other companies, the firm said at technology show CES 2021.
Hitachi Capital invests £10m into Gridserve
Hitachi Capital announces a £10m investment in Gridserve as part of its strengthening of the partnership with the firm.
Highways England to investigate microplastics
Highways England has launched a study into whether surface water which runs off roads impacts the level of microplastics.