Tag: ev-strategy
Auto Trader reports positive growth in the UK’s used car market, with electric vehicles building in strength
Auto Trader reports the UK’s used car market is growing, with a 5% rise in transactions and a 9% increase in website visits.Electric vehicles will constitute about 4% of cars by the end of...
Smart Charge celebrates its first anniversary: A year in the UK’s destination charging sector
Smart Charge has rapidly expanded in its first year, with 55 hubs and 447 ultra-rapid EV bays.They introduced Nectar points for charging, integrating with Sainsbury’s, marking their 50th hub in Enfield.Aiming for 750 bays...
LA is going EV with major new on-street charging infrastructure initiative
AmpUp and EVSE are installing 150 streetlight-mounted Level 2 EV chargers in LA, reducing costs and risks.LABSL manages this initiative, aiming to install 10,000 EV chargers and switch to energy-efficient LED bulbs.The project aligns...
Zest and Starbucks kick-start their rollout of rapid coffee-stop charge points in the UK
Zest and Café Fortune are installing six 120kW rapid EV charging bays at the new Starbucks in Alfreton.£420 million funding from the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund supports the rollout.Zest will manage the chargers, supporting...
Samsung shows off new solid state EV battery, with over 600 miles range
Samsung SDI, provider of electric vehicle batteries to OEMs such as Stellantis, Rivian, and BMW Group, have unveiled a new solid state battery in development for EVs.This battery pack, with double the energy density...
EVgo expands leadership team with ex-Tesla and GM EV experts
One of the USA's largest public fast charging networks, EVgo, with over 1,000 fast charging locations, has announced the expansion of its leadership team.The changes come as EVgo hopes to continue growing its charger...
The Model 3 versus… the Model 3
I drive a Model 3 Long Range. I say I drive it, as I don’t own it, I lease it (from UK premium leasing provider, EZOO). Courtesy of the good people at Tesla, I...
IMPROVED wins Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year award, demonstrating the growing strength of the emobility market
IMPROVED won the Corporate/Strategic Deal of the Year for orchestrating the sale of Heliox Energy to Siemens.Siemens' acquisition of Heliox diversifies its eMobility portfolio, enhancing depot and fleet solutions for eBus and eTruck charging.The...
Nic Thomas brings marketing and branding expertise to propel Changan Automobile’s European expansion
Nic Thomas, with Ford and Nissan experience, now leads Marketing, Sales & Service, Europe for Changan Automobile.Changan, a Chinese automaker, aims for a 100% EV and hybrid lineup by 2025, producing 2.3 million vehicles...
EVs and sound: How manufacturers are making use of a silent drive
The relatively silent drive that EVs have brought over their ICE counterparts has raised both opportunities and challenges when it comes to noise.While manufacturers have been required by law for their EVs to generate...
EV Leaders: Luca Fontanelli is CEO of E-GAP ENGINEERING and E-GAP Italy
Luca has been CEO of E-GAP Italy since 2020 and recently also appointed as CEO of E-GAP ENGINEERING. With Luca at the helm, E-GAP has become a leading name in innovative EV charging solutions....
There’s a huge £2.4 billion opportunity for decarbonised UK Heavy Duty Vehicle production
The UK's push towards zero-emission heavy duty vehicles could unlock a massive £2.4 billion growth potential by 2035, driven by demand for advanced components like batteries and fuel cells.Nearly 35,000 heavy goods vehicles and...
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UK car production slows as manufacturers pivot towards electric vehicles
UK car production fell by 7.6% in early 2024 as the industry shifts towards electric vehicles.Substantial £23.7 billion investment and factory retooling caused structural changes and a 26.6% production drop in June.Despite overall decline,...
Through-pavement charging is becoming a reality for West Berkshire Council residents, following a successful Kerbo Charge trial
West Berkshire Council implements Kerbo Charge through-pavement EV charging, offering residents a cheaper, more convenient home charging option.Kerbo Charge saves residents £1,100 annually and reduces CO2 emissions, with installation grants available.Residents praise the system's...
Paua and Be.EV join forces to make the charging network across Greater Manchester more fleet friendly
Be.EV and Paua partner to add 700 new EV charge points in Greater Manchester for fleet drivers.The expanded network includes 1,800 connectors, ensuring at least two charge points per square mile in Manchester.Be.EV aims...
The EV King: King Charles is leading the British Royal Family towards a sustainable future
King Charles is converting Bentleys to biofuel and planning to transition the entire royal car fleet to EVs.The Royal Household's eco-friendly measures include solar panels at Windsor Castle and energy-efficient upgrades at Buckingham Palace.Sustainable...
First Bus orders 30 electric bus conversions from NewPower, kick-starting Wrightbus’s conversion career
Wrightbus's NewPower converts diesel buses to electric, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to new electric buses.First Bus has ordered 30 converted buses, reducing CO2 emissions by 2,100 tonnes annually and supporting their...
Awsworth Parish Council embraces an electric future with Believ charge points
Awsworth Parish Council installed new EV charge points at the village hall, partnering with Believ for rural Nottinghamshire.The setup features a fast charger for locals and a rapid contactless charger for visitors, preparing for...
Auto Trader reports increase in new car views, and a meteoric rise for Honda’s e:NY1
Honda's e:NY1 skyrocketed from 254th to 7th most in-demand new car, leading the electric vehicle market.Auto Trader reports a 20% increase in advert views and a 21% rise in physical stock since January.e:NY1’s popularity...
An electrifying day at the races: EVC is installing EV charging at The Jockey Club’s UK racecourses
EVC partners with The Jockey Club to install over 100 fast and rapid EV charge points at 14 racecourses.Sandown Park gets 42 bays, with all installations funded by EVC, tripling available EV parking for...
A week with a Seal: Navigating the city and beyond in BYD’s performance EV
BYD has a wider significance in the growing EV market than just another new OEM: it’s a brand that, four or five years ago, hardly any Brits, or Europeans, for that matter, had heard...
Cadillac reveals SOLLEI concept: Defying norms, redefining electric luxury
A leap into bespoke luxury, this all-electric 2+2 convertible features Cadillac’s signature 55-inch screen, stunning interior, and innovative design elements that push boundaries.With sunburst-themed lighting, pink accents, and sustainable Fine Mycelium™ materials, SOLLEI merges...
£14.6 million investment to boost EV and battery skills in the North East of England
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders will approve a £14.6 million investment in EV and battery training.The MADE NE project, backed by £9.7 million, will establish training facilities at Sunderland's IAMSS for all...
FIAT celebrates its 125th anniversary with a special Giorgio Armani edition of the 500e
FIAT and Giorgio Armani celebrate FIAT’s 125th anniversary with the special edition Fiat 500e Giorgio Armani.Produced at Mirafiori plant, the car features exclusive colors, high-quality craftsmanship, and advanced tech including Level 2 ADAS.Orders open...
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