Tag: emobility

EV demand is being constricted by slow charging infrastructure growth, warns Juniper

EV takeup is slower than it should be due to a lack of growth in public charging infrastructure.The research claims that current government initiatives are not sufficient to address the issue.Some of the issues...

Volkswagen invests $700m in Chinese EV manufacturer XPENG

Volkswagen will own a 5% stake in Chinese-owned EV brand XPENG.The move comes in response to Volkswagen and its wider group trying to up its market share in the Chinese EV world.The two companies...

First lithium refinery in UK set to be built, signalling commitment to emobility

Green Lithium has announced that planning permission has been approved to build a large lithium refinery in the north of England.The factory is set to be fully operational by 2027.The news comes just after...

Renault hints at cheaper electric cars, aiming to slash production costs by 40%

Renault has joined the electric car price war, attempting to reduce its production costs by 40% by 2027.The goal will be crucial for offering EVs at the same price as Chinese rivals such as...

Leading OEMs unite for new North American EV charging network

BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis reach an agreement to create a new EV charging network across North America.The agreement means 30,000 extra charging points will be added to the region.New chargepoints...

Porsche launches its own luxurious EV charging lounges

Porsche has announced plans to launch its own EV charging stations across Europe.The airport lounge-style facilities are heated and cooled with fossil fuel-free heat pumps.The first charging lounge opens in Germany, with more to...

GRIDSERVE Secures £500M Green Financing to Drive Charging Expansion

GRIDSERVE secures £500M green financing for EV charging expansion, the largest debt raise for a private chargepoint operator.Funding covers GRIDSERVE’s unique Sun-to-Wheel renewable energy offer, including 500 new Electric Super Hubs and 3,000 High...

Nissan’s electric car sales pass the 1 million milestone

Nissan has announced that its global electric car sales figure has passed one million.The milestone was hit since it launched its first fully-electric vehicle, the Leaf, back in 2010.The number of the company’s EV...

Tesla has plans to build sub-$25k cheap electric car in India

Tesla plans to build car and battery manufacturing facilities within India, which will also produce a new model in the company’s rangeThis would be the cheapest electric car Tesla make so farThe news comes...

ALD Automotive | LeasePlan Announce the UK Integration Committee

The UK Integration Committee, led by Alfonso Martinez and Tim Laver, aims to strengthen connections and offer innovative, eco-conscious mobility solutions.The Committee will focus on boosting technology, implementing green practices, and shaping a sustainable...

All-electric BMW i5 begins rolling off the production line

The all-electric BMW i5 has begun production at the firm's factory in Dingolfing, Germany.The i5 is one of the company's first electric-powered saloons.The move introduces another car to the scene to rival models such...

GRIDSERVE’s new EV charging Super Hub cracks the grid capacity dilemma

Charge point operator GRIDSERVE has shown off its new flagship EV charging station in Cornwall.Solar canopy doubles as shade and extra power to meet grid connection constraints.The company plans to build a larger solar...
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Used EVs Take Off Despite the Overall Second-Hand Car Market Softening

Used EVs selling rapidly despite softening used car market.Strong demand, 30-day average sell time, eco-friendly appeal.Used EVs help counter market softening, older cars gain value.Used electric vehicles (EVs) are selling rapidly despite a slight...

Audi and SAIC to team up on future electric cars in China

Chinese car manufacturer SAIC confirmed that it will partner with Audi on future EV development.The news comes as Audi and the wider Volkswagen group have had to delay future electric car models.Audi will make...

Nissan joins the growing list of EV manufacturers adopting the NACS standard

Future Nissans in the US & Canada will adopt Tesla’s NACS charging standard.The move opens up Nissan drivers access to the thousands of Tesla Superchargers dotted across the continent.The announcement follows in the footsteps...

Tesla may drop prices again: is an EV price windfall on the way?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk hinted that another price drop may be on the way for its models.Other EV manufacturers have also started dropping model prices.This comes as the Model Y becomes the best selling...

What does Tata battery investment mean for EV UK?

Tata confirms new battery gigafactory will be based in the UK giving the EV sector a big boostLargest ever automotive investment in the UK supports EV sectorWhat does this news mean for the future...

Tesla Model Y becomes best selling car in Europe, the first electric car to take the crown

For the first time, an electric car has topped the European sales charts thanks to the Tesla Model YThe electric SUV beat the ICE-powered Dacia Sandero as the top seller for the first six...

Electrifying the Royal Mail: Celebrating 5,000 EVs

Royal Mail achieves milestone with 5,000 electric vehicles in fleetOver 160 delivery units in the UK switch to electric operationsSustainability plan focuses on emissions reduction, circular practices, and collaborationThe Royal Mail has reached a...

Volkswagen’s Glamper Van is a one-off, festival-ready version of its ID. Buzz electric van

Volkswagen takes part in the popular customisation of its vans, showcasing a one-off festival-ready variant of its electric ID. Buzz van, called the ‘Glamper Van’.The Glamper Van will be shown to the public at...

ALD | LeasePlan to invest €600m in accelerating electric car lease options

ALD | LeasePlan will invest €300m to finance 15,000 new electric car lease vehicles, consisting of fully electric cars and low-emission plug-in hybrids.The European Investment Bank (EIB) will also invest €300m into the project.The...

Electric buses are one step closer to Oxford, with new charging hub installation

Over a hundred charging points are being installed in preparation for Oxford Bus Company’s 104 electric buses later this year.The charging hub will be powered by EDF renewable energy.The task is part of the...

RAW Charging launches EV charging stations at McArthurGlen’s Paris outlet

The EV charging point supplier has agreed to install 60 22kW chargers at McArthurGlen’s Paris designer outlet.The chargers can charge up to 120 electric cars simultaneously.The news comes just after the company announced a...

Tesla Cybertruck enters production as first model rolls off the line

The long awaited Tesla Cybertruck has started production, after the first production vehicle rolled off the line at the companies Texas factoryProduction was originally slated to start in 2021, but will now ramp up...
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