Tag: sustainability
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,...
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...
Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein conquers London chaos to clinch Formula E championship title
Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein secures the Formula E championship in London.Oliver Rowland takes his first career victory in a dramatic finale, as Cassidy’s race ends with a puncture and Evans finishes as the runner-up again.Despite...
Škoda expands its Enyaq electric lineup with two new, cheaper models
Škoda introduces the Enyaq 50 and Enyaq 50 Edition, starting at £36,970, making electric SUVs more affordable.Both models feature a 55kWh battery with up to 234 miles of range and quick charging capabilities.The Enyaq...
Octopus EV slashes charging costs for summer travel across the UK
Octopus EV introduces the ‘Intelligent Octopus Go - EV Saver’ tariff with a reduced off-peak rate of 6p per kWh in time for the summer holidays.This tariff can save over £1,000 annually compared to...
The Department for Transport and Blink Charging offer EV charging support for schools across the UK
The UK Department for Transport Workplace Charging Grant helps state-funded schools with EV charging infrastructure costs and setup.Blink Charging UK offers comprehensive support, from securing grants to installation, and provides flexible payment options.Institutions can...
The skies are changing with electric autonomous air taxis taking off through Skyports and Wisk Aero partnership
Skyports and Wisk Aero are partnering to create an autonomous air taxis network in South East Queensland, Australia.The project will enhance transport infrastructure, boost tourism, and improve community connectivity before the 2032 Brisbane Olympics.The...
Daimler Truck opens a new Battery Technology Centre in Mannheim for the next generation of commercial vehicles
Daimler Truck has opened a new Battery Technology Centre in Mannheim, focusing on advanced battery cell and pack development.The facility, with 7,500 square meters plus a 3,000 square-meter annex, supports prototype development and mass...
County Durham set for electric boost with 250 new Zest charge points
Durham County Council and Zest to install 250 EV charging points with over £11 million in combined funding.The project targets 40% of residents without driveways, aiming for 80% emissions reduction in three years.Installation begins...
Formula E is back in London for a nail-biting conclusion to Season 10, with electric innovation at the heart of the action
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship ends with two races at London’s ExCeL, determining the champion.ABB’s GoFa™ robot creates the Champion Throne and features in workshops teaching girls programming and sustainability.ABB partners with...
Megawatt charging is officially here: MAN Truck & Bus pioneers public megawatt charging for an electric truck
MAN Truck & Bus demonstrated the first public megawatt charging for electric trucks, achieving over 1000 kW and 1500 amps.The NEFTON project showcased the efficiency of the Megawatt Charging System, emphasizing its role in...
Unlock your full potential: Managed Intros by Green.TV Media announced at the 2024 EV SUMMIT
Unlock your full business potential with the new Managed Intros offering by Green.TV Media, now also available as a standalone package.Choose from Managed Intros Summit or Managed Intros 24 to drive partnership growth in...
Nissan and Silence extend their partnership to bring electric micro-mobility breakthroughs to the UK
Nissan will exclusively distribute Silence Nano S04 quadricycles and electric motorcycles in the UK from October 2024.The partnership builds on success in France, Italy, and Germany, supporting Nissan’s strategy of expanding electric mobility.Silence’s S04...
Siemens and Stadtwerke Stuttgart unveil a sustainable urban ecosystem, with emobility at its heart
Siemens and Stadtwerke Stuttgart partnered to create a sustainable urban ecosystem with advanced management systems via Siemens Xcelerator.The mobility hub at Stadtwerke Stuttgart's headquarters charges EVs with renewable energy, optimising schedules based on availability.Siemens'...
Volvo gets $208M boost to ramp up U.S. electric truck production
Volvo Technology of America receives $208 million grant from the Energy Department to accelerate U.S. electric truck production.Funding supports Volvo Group’s facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia, advancing their transition to zero-emission manufacturing.Initiative aims to...