Motability Foundation endorses chargepoint assessment schemes
The Motability Foundation is endorsing assessment schemes run by AccessAble, BSI Assurance UK and the British Parking Association (BPA) that check the accessibility of public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Kempower launches 0% financing for DC fast-charging solutions
Finnish DC fast-charging solutions provider Kempower has launched a 0% financing campaign for the purchase of its DC fast-charging solutions.
Leeds adds battery-powered trucks to refuse collection
Leeds City Council has added the first three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks to its fleet.
Growth in global electricity demand to accelerate
Increase in electricity consumption through 2027 is expected to average around 4% annually, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres, according to the IEA.
Offshore wind could power own maintenance vessels
Offshore windfarms could be serviced by battery-powered zero emission vessels charged from the windfarm’s own turbines in the future, a study has found.
Battery health tests “fundamental” to used EV market
UK-based EV battery-health testing firm Generational has revealed its strategy for intuitive battery-health assessment technology. The business’ proprietary battery assessment tool aims to provide simple, seamless battery-health checks for pre-owned EVs. This allows dealers to provide consumers with peace of mind, achieve sales at a faster rate, and reduce vehicles’ time on the forecourt, it […]
IONETIC reveals smart battery pilot facility plans
Software-accelerated battery pack developer IONETIC has revealed the first details of a £5 million smart battery production pilot facility in the UK.
SENSE launched to unlock EV and energy data
Energy Systems Catapult has launched SENSE to bridge critical data gaps that currently hinder decarbonisation efforts.
Barcelona footballers customise CUPRAs
FC Barcelona men’s football team players have customised their new CUPRAs after testing them during a driving experience at the Terramar Circuit.
Believ partners with Wallbox
EV charge point operator (CPO) Believ and electric vehicle charging and energy management firm Wallbox are forming a strategic partnership.
Zero emission truck demand falls
Operator demand for zero emission trucks fell by -7.3% to just 217 units last year, with a 0.5% market share – the same as in 2023, according to new figures.
Zero emission buses increase by more than a third
The role of zero emission buses (ZEBs) in Britain’s net zero transition, meanwhile, was solidified in 2024, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures.
