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Scania’s V2G demo shows how electric trucks could power the grid while they rest
Scania has carried out a successful demonstration of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology on one of its electric trucks, representing one of the first examples of its implementation on heavy commercial vehicles using the megawatt charging...
Vattenfall launches Dutch vehicle-to-grid pilot with Hyundai and Kia
European energy company Vattenfall has announced a new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) pilot scheme, which will be operated in collaboration with Kia and Hyundai in the Netherlands. The pilot will see up to 80 EVs serve...
DHL to open European Battery Logistics Hub to meet growing EV and energy storage demand
DHL's logistics division, DHL Supply Chain, has begun construction of a new 'European Battery Logistics Hub', located in Holtum in the Netherlands, which will offer an additional 17,000 square metres worth of storage and...
Rivian R2 set for June 9th launch, with first customer deliveries and demo drives beginning
Rivian has confirmed that the market launch of its long-awaited R2 model will take place next month, with the first customer deliveries, demo drives, and order invitations set to begin on Tuesday June 9th,...
Five EV myths that are costing fleets money, and what the data actually says
This guest editor article was written by Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager of Sustainable Mobility, at Geotab.For over 15 years, I’ve tracked the evolution of fleet electrification from an unproven niche to a data-backed maturing...
Voltera and Revel announce merger, bringing two US EV charging firms together
American EV charging providers Revel and Voltera Power have announced an agreement to combine their respective businesses, which would create a comprehensive EV charging firm that can keep up with rapidly changing demands as...
Ferrari Luce: Maranello reveals its first fully-electric model
Ferrari has revealed the Ferrari Luce, the first fully-electric car to be launched by the brand, which it says opens a new chapter in the history of the prestige brand.The Luce is built on...
Spain Auto 2030 Plan: ANFAC presents the country’s zero-emission future
Spain's automotive industry took a significant step forward this week, as the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (ANFAC), in collaboration with the Catalan Automotive Industry Cluster (CIAC), presented the Spain Auto 2030...
UK EV buyers have more choice than ever, with 167 models now on the market
New statistics from the UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that there are now a record 167 fully-electric car models on the market, with EVs now available at nearly every price...
CUPRA Raval order books open in UK, with prices starting at £23,785
CUPRA has opened pre-order books for its fully-electric Raval hatchback, becoming the cheapest EV sold by the brand. Prices are set to start at £23,785, and the manufacturer has confirmed that certain specifications will...
Zunder launches KAWAT EV charging management platform across Europe
Spanish ultra-fast EV charging operator, Zunder, has officially launched KAWAT, an end-to-end software platform designed to help firms manage and scale EV charging infrastructure, as the company makes its formal entry into the broader...
Donfeng EVs set to come to Europe in new Stellantis joint venture
Stellantis and Dongfeng, who have already operated a Chinese joint venture for 34 years, have announced the establishment of a new Stellantis-led and European-based joint venture which will undertake the role of selling and...
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Stellantis to bring smaller and cheaper EVs to Europe by 2028
Stellantis has announced the launch of its 'E-Car' project, a series of new, small, affordable electric cars which are set to enter production at its Pomigliano plant in Italy from 2028.Despite electric SUVs and...
Pod acquires EO Charging, expanding its commercial charging offerings
UK EV charging provider, Pod, has announced the acquisition of fleet charging firm EO Charging, in a move that significantly bolsters its commercial and energy management capabilities.EO Charging has built up a strong reputation...
Stellantis and Dongfeng to deepen collaboration, producing EVs for China and global markets
Stellantis and Chinese OEM Dongfeng have announced a deepening of their existing partnership, which will see the two manufacturers share production of Peugeot and Jeep-branded vehicles - to be sold not only in China,...
Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI revealed: The GTI badge enters the electric era
Volkswagen's performance-oriented GTI badge, which carries over 50 years of heritage through models such as the Mk1 Golf GTI, is set to be placed on an EV for the first time - with Volkswagen...
California launches $1 billion rebate program for electric trucks
Governor of California, Gavin Newsom, has announced that applications are now open for the state's California Clean Fuel Reward (CCFR) rebate program, which looks to accelerate the adoption of electric medium and heavy-duty trucks...
Driivz to assist Duracell E-Charge with its EV charging expansion across the UK
EV charging software platform, Driivz, is teaming up with new CPO Duracell E-Charge in the UK, helping to power and scale up its expansion across the UK.Duracell E-Charge has six separate charging locations live...
Used EV sales hit record highs in the UK
The UK's used EV market continues to grow at an impressive rate, with new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) recording 86,943 used electric vehicle transactions in the first quarter...
E.ON set to acquire UK’s OVO, in move that could transform home EV charging
E.ON has announced plans to acquire UK energy provider OVO Energy, in a deal that could signal a major shift in how UK households, and EV drivers in particular, interact with the grid.The acquisition,...
Stellantis and Leapmotor to collaborate on Vauxhall and Opel-badged electric SUV
Stellantis, which owns a stake in Leapmotor and leads the joint venture to sell Leapmotor vehicles outside of China, have announced a new potential collaboration with the Chinese EV manufacturer, which will see a...
InstaVolt bets on battery storage to accelerate EV charging rollout
UK EV charging firm InstaVolt is emerging as a frontrunner in battery storage-supported EV charging sites in the UK, with the company announcing that five battery storage-backed charging sites have already gone live -...
2 million EVs are now on UK roads, as more drivers make the switch
The UK's Department for Transport has announced a key electrification milestone for the country: Over two million electric vehicles are now registered on UK roads, and that figure is set to rise more rapidly...
Volkswagen ID. Polo revealed, starting at under €25,000
Volkswagen has revealed the ID. Polo in full, a sub €25,000 electric car, with pre-sale orders starting now in Germany. The Polo has traditionally been one of Volkswagen's best-selling models, so this next-generation fully-electric...
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