Tag: charging

European Parliament has adopted several rules to improve the electric car charging infrastructure across the EUPrimary “trunk” roads must have 400kW-plus ultra-rapid chargers located every 60km by 2026EV owners will also no longer need...

The new ‘PI-POP’ ebike swaps Lithium-Ion batteries for supercapacitors that recharge from pedal power and downhill runsThe company claims the super-capacitor solution has a lifespan between 10-15 years, higher than a Li-ion batterySustainability also...

Tesla plans to disrupt the UK energy market with a new household supplier.They aim to sell electricity, establish virtual power plants, and support the transition to 100% renewable energy.Tesla may assist customers with storing...

RAW Charging announce a partnership with Merlin Entertainment to install EV chargers at 5 of its UK attractions, including Thorpe Park and LegolandThe charging points will have both app and contactless payment optionsThis builds...

InstaVolt plans to build the largest EV charging Super Hub in the UK, supporting the country's electric vehicle shift.The Super Hub will have dedicated bays for various vehicles, solar arrays, energy storage, and convenient...

The UK government has passed through the ‘Public Charge Point Regulations 2023’ to regulate EV charging stationsThey must now meet a mandatory 99% reliability rate, and offer the option of contactless paymentsRegulations will come...

Toyota plans to cut the cost, size, and weight of EV batteries in half by adopting solid-state battery technology as opposed to the widely used lithium-ion solutions used in EVsIt plans to bring this...

NACS (North American Charging Standard) is emerging as the preferred charging standard for EVs in North America, replacing CCS1.Mercedes-Benz joins manufacturers like Ford, General Motors, Rivian, Volvo and Polestar in the connector transition.Some manufacturers...

Green Finance Institute and Zapmap release groundbreaking report on UK EV charging utilisation.Time-based and energy-based measures of utilisation introduced.Ultra-rapid chargers show increased demand, but lower energy-based utilisation compared to rapid chargers.The report shows a...

Polestar reveals 2024 updates for Polestar 2, focusing on efficiency and range boost.The highest-spec 2024 model will offer an impressive 654 kilometres (406 miles) WLTP range. The 2024 model is said to charge up to...

Ford Motor Co. secures $9.2 billion government loan for EV battery factories.Loan supports President Biden's green technology plan and US industrial strategy to compete with China in EV and battery production.Ford aims to produce...

Rightcharge and Green Flag partner to simplify charge point installation and promote EV adoption in the UK.Green Flag users can access Rightcharge through their app, making it easy to find suitable charge points.Together, they...

Rivian joins Tesla's Supercharger Network, following Ford and General Motors.Collaboration aims to accelerate EV adoption in North America.Rivian adopts North American Charging Standard for seamless compatibility.Rivian becomes the third manufacturer in recent weeks to...

BikeFlex and Solarcycle partnership offers 100% renewable solar charging under business leasing plans.Aiming to accelerate the transition from cars to ebikes, making it accessible and affordable.BikeFlex and Solarcycle have teamed up to revolutionize ebike...

EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace is just around the corner. Billed as ‘the EV event of the summer’, EV LIVE, in partnership with Auto Trader, will bring a wide range of electric vehicles (EVs) to...

NIO introduces the ET5 Touring, a fully-electric smart premium tourer for the European market.Versatile design with ample storage space and folding rear seats for various activities.Impressive performance, including dual-motor all-wheel drive and advanced technology...

Kleanbus’s cost-effective repowered electric buses offer an affordable alternative to new electric buses.Rapid conversion to electric fleets can significantly reduce harmful emissions and combat air pollution.Increased funding and support are crucial for a successful...

GRIDSERVE Technologies: Advancing green engineering and technology.Acquisition of Silver Power Systems strengthens IoT edge computing expertise.Seamless integration of energy generation, EV charging, analytics for sustainable solutions.GRIDSERVE launches an innovative green engineering projectGRIDSERVE, the sustainable...

Renault 5 introduces pioneering Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technologyOwners can charge the Renault 5 and sell excess power back to the grid, reducing costsMobilize V2G integrates renewable energy, enhancing energy system stabilityRenault’s Vehicle-to-Grid technology means your...

Fastned raises over €24 million through bond issuance for European charging network expansionEuropean regulations mandate fast-charging infrastructure on main roads, leading to increased tendersFastned aims to establish 1,000 stations by 2030, selling renewable energy...

Opening of the Ford Cologne Electric Vehicle Centre, Ford’s first carbon-neutral vehicle assembly plant globallyThe facility represents a $2 billion investment in the production of next-gen electric vehicles for EuropeAnnual capacity of 250,000+ EVs...

Integration of Plugsurfing's Drive API with Parkopedia's in-car Payment Platform enables easy access to over 500,000 public charging points across Europe and the UK.Drivers benefit from accurate information, remote charging initiation, and improved overall...

Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, has distinct mobility and purchasing preferences. A study from McKinsey highlights Gen Z’s mobility preferences, and how attitudes towards vehicle ownership have changed. Shared and public...

The latest Electric Vehicle Outlook from BloombergNEF reveals a remarkable story of the booming electric vehicle (EV) industry. Electric vehicle sales are growing rapidly worldwide, outshining traditional markets and driving us towards a greener...