Tag: sustainability

As the BMW Group gears up towards creating more sustainable circular economies for its future operations, another milestone has been reached, after announcing a pan-European partnership with sustainable technology services firm, SK tes.The partnership,...

The Nissan Sunderland plant in the UK is set to be transformed into a 'flagship EV hub', combining electric vehicles, renewable energy, and battery production, all under one site.However, it's not just these three...

Confessions of a frustrated EV buyerAfter years of wanting to be an EV owner (and patiently waiting for prices to drop), a stunning electric blue Hyundai Kona now graces my driveway. Trading in my...

This guest editor piece was written by Ben Macdonald, CEO of Nodum. You can find out more about Nodum’s charging solutions, here. Ben previously worked with Microlino to help set up its UK dealer...

The Ford E-Transit retains the classic Transit design and practicality while offering electric benefits.This EV provides a smooth, quiet ride with plenty of power and a decent range (up to 196 miles).The...

UK delivery firm, Evri, has become one of the first firms to integrate the new all-electric DAF XB truck into its fleet, as it aims to decarbonise its fleet - particularly in the middle...

Euro NCAP tests give information on how well new cars protect and prevent both occupants and other road users in collisions, but Green NCAP, which first started publishing results in 2019, shows how well...

The industry price of lithium-ion battery packs has seen its most significant drop since 2017, with prices dropping 20% year on year as of the end of 2024.The average lithium-ion battery pack price has...

A new study undertaken by scientists at the SLAC-Stanford Battery Center suggests that EV batteries could last up to 40% longer in real world conditions over the lifetime of the battery, compared to battery...

As the largest supermarket retailer in the UK, Tesco, which has over 3,600 stores across the country, is in a prime position to decarbonise its operations - particularly when it comes to the transportation...

Multinational energy firm, E.ON, has been running its 'Bi-clEVer' pilot project since 2022, exploring the real-world application of bidirectional EV charging - with the hope of improving sustainability, while reducing costs and energy dependency.With...

Renault Group, alongside Dutch solar charging specialists We Drive Solar and Dutch on-demand car sharing firm, MyWheels, have created an agreement which could result in launching Europe's first large-scale car sharing service that integrates...

BMW Group is set to open a 'Cell Recycling Competence Centre' (CRCC) for EV battery cells, which is being constructed in the Bavaria region of Germany.This facility will carry out a new process developed...

Nominations open for the 2025 Top Women in EV campaignThe campaign has recognised 350 women and facilitated mentorship for over 170 professionals.We will announce the finalists during the March 3rd - 9th 2025 social...

Electric motor technology firm YASA, which began as a spin out from Oxford University before growing and being acquired by Mercedes-Benz AG back in 2021, has had an ongoing partnership with Automobili Lamborghini since...

Battery range on new EVs is continuously improving. Whilst 200 miles was previously seen as the minimum standard for electric cars, 300-plus mile EVs are quickly becoming an industry standard. Combine that with the...

One of the UK's largest DIY and home improvement chains, B&Q, has kickstarted the process of electrifying its home delivery fleet with the arrival of electric trucks to its fleet of home delivery vehicles.These...

Urban emobility brand, Silence, which is owned by Spain's Acciona, revealed a trio of new electric motorbike options at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA), earlier this month.This included an updated version of its electric...

Rental car and van agency, Europcar, has added a 'significant volume' of small-sized electric vans to its UK rental fleet.Available on longer term leases of three months and higher, Europcar hopes the addition will...

UK bus operator, First Bus, will make an investment of £12.7 million into the Scottish city of Aberdeen, adding a total of 36 electric buses to the city's fleet.This will include 24 brand new...

The latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) sales figures show that the UK's used car market has seen year-on-year growth for the seventh successive quarter, with the used market growing 4.3% between...

ABB E-mobility has comissioned the first example of its all-in-one A400 EV charger to arrive in North America, with transport specialists ITD Industries gaining an install at its Ontario, Canada headquarters.The installation will help...

The UK city of Coventry is set to see another 64 fully-electric buses join its network, with local bus operator Stagecoach making a £33m-plus investment, set to add 31 electric buses from Alexander Dennis,...

Scotland First Minister, John Swinney, has announced a significant expansion to Scotland's public EV charging infrastructure.From an investment worth £6.3 million, around 3,550 public charging points will be installed across the Ayrshire and Glasgow...