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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...
Skoda Epiq: Sub-£25k EV teased ahead of May debut
The Skoda Epiq will soon become the most affordable electric car offered by the brand, after the car is fully revealed to the public this spring.It'll also be the first Skoda EV to be...
First Bus prepares for wider electric bus rollout in Norfolk
UK bus operator, First Bus, is preparing to accelerate the rollout of electric bus models across Norfolk, with work now underway to prepare its Great Yarmouth bus depot.The work will include the installation of...
Jaguar EV prototype undergoes arctic testing ahead of 2026 reveal
The Jaguar EV prototype, originally revealed in concept form back in late 2024, is now undergoing winter testing in the arctic circle ahead of its the four-door grand tourer's full reveal later this year.This...
Chinese car brand LEPAS is coming to the UK this year
Chinese automotive giant Chery is set to bring a new car brand, LEPAS, to the UK, later this year.The LEPAS brand, which stands for 'leopard', 'leap', and 'passion, will bring a range of 'New...
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Ford and Geely reportedly explore Europe manufacturing partnership
Ford and Geely are reportedly exploring a manufacturing partnership, which would allow Geely to utilise Ford's European manufacturing capacity.The potential partnership could also allow the two OEMs to share technology such as autonomous driving...
EV charging: Which UK cities are growing infrastructure the fastest?
A new study carried out by Stellantis &You has highlighted which UK cities are seeing the most significant growth when it comes to rollout of public EV charging infrastructure.The report highlights the top 10...
Chery could produce its vehicles at JLR’s UK plants
Chinese automotive giant, Chery, is reportedly exploring options that would allow it to produce its Chery-branded vehicles at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR)'s UK production sites.The move would mirror other Chinese OEMs which have set...
KEBA expands KeContact P40 EV charger range with new Type 2 socket variant
Austrian EV charger specialists, KEBA, have released a new Type 2 socket variant of its KeContact P40 EV charger, targeting semi-public and public charging locations.A modular design and integrated safety features are set to...
Walmart EV charging coming to 19 states in significant expansion
Walmart is set to significantly expand its owned and operated EV charging infrastructure in the USA, with plans to bring 78 additional charging locations online soon.These locations are spread across 19 states, which will...
EV sales overtake petrol for the first time in the EU
EV sales across the European Union have reached an impressive milestone, after the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) show that sales of fully-electric cars overtook pure petrol cars for the...
Duracell E-Charge launches its second UK EV charging site
New entrant to the UK's public EV charging market, Duracell E-Charge, has now launched its second site, located in Swalwell, Newcastle upon Tyne.Much like the first site, the charge points at this location utilise...
M&S expands its London electric truck fleet with Vertellus
UK retail chain Marks & Spencer (M&S) is adding more electric truck units to its delivery and logistics fleet, in a new partnership with commercial vehicle contract hire specialists, Vertellus.Two Renault rigid electric trucks...
Fastned raises up to €200m to expand EV charging across Europe
European public EV charging provider, Fastned, has secured up to €200 million worth of green financing from a number of investment banks, which would allow it to rapidly expand its operations.The new loans have...
EV charging in Scotland accelerated with £85m investment
Scotland's national transport agency, Transport Scotland, has announced a fresh investment of £85 million, which will help create more public EV charging infrastructure and encourage more people to make the switch to EVs.The funding...
Decathlon Pulse acquires majority stake in Rebike Mobility, accelerating refurbished ebike market
Decathlon Pulse, the investment and start-up arm of sports retailer Decathlon, has acquired a majority stake in German ebike recommerce firm, Rebike Mobility.The partnership strengthens circular economy ambitions, and is set to expand consumer...
Mercedes eActros 600 tests out megawatt charging on 2,400km route
A pair of Mercedes-Benz Trucks eActros 600 units are set to undertake a 2,400 kilometre journey across Europe, helping to test out the performance of megawatt charging under real world conditions.Across the test route,...
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