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Tesla to introduce 64 new Megacharger locations for the Tesla Semi

As the US rollout of the Tesla Semi truck continues, Tesla has updated its charger map to show 64 new Megacharger EV charging locations which are coming soon, with locations spanning right across the...

Why connectivity is key to future EV growth

The electric vehicle industry relies on a number of parts to keep the cogs turning, including batteries, electric drive motors, critical materials, and more.However, an important aspect that is often overlooked is cellular connectivity.With...

Changan Deepal S05 launches in UK, starting at £37,990

Chinese automobile manufacturer Changan Automobile is launching its second fully-electric model in the UK, the Changan Deepal S05, following the Changan Deepal S07 last year.The Changan Deepal S05 is the latest model, and joins...

UK increases grants for EV charging installations

The UK's Department for Transport has announced a grant scheme boost that will see renters, landlords, business owners, and some homeowners be able to claim nearly 50% of the cost of an EV chargepoint...

Renault Group to take 100% ownership of commercial EV manufacturer, Flexis

Renault Group is set to take full ownership of Flexis, a manufacturer of commercial electric vehicles.The move, which is still subject to regulatory approval, will end the current joint venture of Renault Group, Volvo...

Who is ECOFACTOR? An inside look at a rapidly growing European CPO and hardware vendor

This article is sponsored by ECOFACTOR.ECOFACTOR, a European hardware manufacturer, Charge Point Management System, charging app provider, and Ukrainian Charge Point Operator, is making a decisive shift in 2026 – stepping into full-scale charge...

Pennsylvania to invest $100m in EV charging infrastructure

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has announced four regional funding opportunities for EV charging in 2026.This will see PennDOT invest $100 million worth of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding into community-focussed...

Fleete to create new 26 bay electric truck charging hub in the UK

Fleet charging specialists, Fleete, have announced plans for a future 26 bay electric truck charging hub at the Hams Hall Distribution Park in Coleshill, near Birmingham.Located in a key area of warehouses and distribution...

Polestar 7 to arrive in 2028 as electric SUV with ‘attractive price point’

As part of a newly announced model lineup from Polestar, the next three years will see four new cars roll out across its portfolio.This includes the Polestar 5 grand tourer later this summer, a...

Uber to make $100m EV charging investment for its robotaxi depots

Ridesharing platform Uber is set to spend $100 million on implementing EV charging sites for its growing fleet of autonomous robotaxis.The investment comes as part of Uber's split future strategy, where taxis under its...

What does 2026 hold for electric vehicle adoption in the UK?

Cox Automotive Europe has published its latest UK-specific electric vehicle report, outlining the current state of EV adoption in the country.There are still several barriers, whether perceived or real, to EV adoption among many...

The first on-street EV chargers arrive in Leeds, UK

The UK city of Leeds has seen the rollout of its first on-street EV chargers, installed by CPO Believ.These chargers are the first of 71 Believ EV charge points set to go live across...
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Top 10 blue-light EV fleets around the world: How police, ambulance and fire services are electrifying

When police cars, ambulances and fire engines go electric, something important happens: confidence transfers.Blue-light fleets are not early adopters for marketing reasons. They are operationally driven. Vehicles must start every time, run long shifts,...

OZEV opens survey on EV charging signage across UK

The UK's Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has launched a new survey which aims to gather key stakeholder views regarding the planned rollout of dedicated EV charging signage on the UK's road network.OZEV...

UK remains Europe’s biggest zero emission bus market

The UK's zero emission bus market, primarily made up of fully electric bus models, remains the largest market in Europe, according to new figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).2,523...

Shared EV charging infrastructure helps police EV rollout in Essex, UK

Essex Police has partnered up with First Bus' shared EV charging initiative, First Charge, allowing its growing fleet of electric police vehicles to be charged at the First Bus depot in Basildon.This year, Essex...

US revokes greenhouse gas endangerment finding – what could it mean for country’s EV industry?

The Trump administration has revoked a key research finding which determined that greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide were a threat to public health.The endangerment finding, which was originally introduced in 2009 under the...

UK EV charging consolidation continues with Be.EV, Connected Kerb, and ubitricity acquisitions

This week has shown some of the first signs of consolidation within the UK’s public EV charging market, with leading operators absorbing smaller networks and technology assets.This ongoing consolidation is taking place in a...

Used EV sales soar 45% in the UK amid growing demand

New data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that the UK's used EV market continues to grow at impressive pace.Across 2025, 274,815 fully electric cars switched hands on the used...

UK’s char.gy rolling out 500 on-street chargers across the London Borough of Harrow

Public EV charging providers, char.gy, have announced a new partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, which will lead to a significant 500 on-street charge points being rolled out across the borough.The project puts...

Connected Kerb acquires Trojan Energy, in on-street EV charging expansion

Consolidation within the on-street EV charging sector has taken place this week, with UK EV charging network Connected Kerb announcing the acquisition of Trojan Energy.Trojan Energy pioneered a flat and flush on-street charging system,...

WattEV expands its electric truck charging depot in San Bernardino, California

US electric truck charging depot specialist, WattEV, has announced an expansion to its commercial EV charging depot in San Bernardino, California.The site expansion will now allow it to charge up to 200 electric trucks...

Volkswagen reaches EV milestone, with 5m electric drive units produced

The Volkswagen Group has reached a major milestone in its electrification journey, after the five millionth electric drive unit rolled off the production line this month.These motors have provided for all-electric vehicles right across...

Future Changan EVs to use CATL’s new sodium-ion batteries

Changan Automobile has confirmed that its future passenger EV models will use new sodium-ion battery technology from Chinese battery giant CATL, bringing improved durability and respectable energy density to the table.The new battery chemistry...
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