Tag: sustainability
ZEEKR continue European EV expansion with LKQ Fource partnership in the Netherlands
ZEEKR continues EV expansion in the Netherlands with LKQ Fource partnership.LKQ Fource to exclusively service ZEEKR's vehicles in the Netherlands.Collaboration ensures top-notch maintenance for ZEEKR's luxury EVs.LKQ Fource facilitate ZEEKR’s European EV expansion with...
UK new car registrations surge in November 2023: Electric vehicles in the spotlight
UK new car registrations surged 9.5% in November, led by the fleet sector.Hybrid and plug-in hybrid vehicles excelled, but battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake in November dropped by -17.1%.Stakeholders stress sustained growth, urging fiscal...
The Proace Max: Could Toyota’s venture into the large electric van segment signal a pivotal change in the market?
Toyota electrifies the scene with its latest release, an electric van built on the foundation of the Ducato.Proace Max is storming into the large van arena, packing an electric punch to shake up the...
UK Government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate comes into effect: Will it be enough to save the country’s net zero aspirations?
UK government’s Zero-Emission Vehicle Mandate comes into effect.Proportionate strategy set, with annual targets starting at 22% in 2024, rising to 80% in 2030.Doubts around the delay on the ban of new ICE sales, while...
COP 28: Daimler launches first 40-ton electric truck in the UAE
Daimler Commercial Vehicles MENA reinforces its environmental pledge in sync with COP 28, unveiling its first 40-ton electric truck in the UAE.Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 blends sustainability and cutting-edge road safety innovations.Each truck is set...
Octopus EV celebrates over £1 billion of electric vehicle funding
Octopus EV has zoomed past a significant milestone, with £1.2 billion in electric vehicle funding. Over 4,000 companies, including Dyson and McLaren, embrace the salary sacrifice offer, with Lloyds contributing an extra £550 million.Octopus Electric...
COP 28: “Forget ambitious targets, we need meaningful actions on zero emission trucks” says Tevva
Tevva delivers important messages at COP 28, challenging global leaders to step up their game in the zero-emission vehicle revolution.The company makes no apologies for calling out the government - loud and clear -...
All-new electric timber truck hits the roads in the Scottish Highlands in a three-year trial
Pioneering electric timber truck in the Highlands aims to reduce carbon footprint in forestry transport.Three-year trial, backed by £452,000 from Scottish Forestry, tests Europe's first Volvo electric truck.Knowledge-sharing and commitment to sustainability mark the...
How EV and used car prices are impacting Gen Z’s driving aspirations
UK used car prices dipped 3.7% in November, driven by a 6% drop in younger car prices, notably EVs.Soaring used car costs, up 37%, led to a 9.2% drop in 17- to 26-year-olds holding...
BMW and Mercedes partner up for fast charging stations to emulate Tesla’s Supercharger network
The two German automotive giants have announced plans to co-develop a high power EV charging network, within China, a move aimed at challenging the dominance of local charging companies and foreign rivals such as...
NIO propels battery swapping technology with 27 Power Swap Stations globally
NIO opens 27 new Power Swap Stations globally to expand battery swapping technology.Swedish stations handle 408 swaps daily, contributing to 33 million global swaps.NIO's Battery Swap gains momentum with partnerships, transforming European journeys.NIO opens...
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Ford partners with Octopus Energy and Tibber for affordable EV charging in Europe
Ford collaborates with Octopus Energy and Tibber for affordable EV charging in Europe.Dynamic Charging, debuting in 2024 with Mustang Mach-E, optimizes costs and taps into renewables.Ford's green initiatives include ten EVs by 2025, full...
DAF XD and XF Electric blaze trails in a British showdown over long-distance electric transport
DAF XD and XF Electric headline the UK Government and Innovate UK's 'Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator' programme.Govt-backed initiative propels electric long-haul, boosts truck charging networks.DAF Trucks offer a 500 km range and...
Biffa breaks ground with first-ever Volvo FE Electric Skiploader
Biffa innovates Isle of Wight waste management with the Volvo FE Electric skiploader.Volvo FE Electric: cutting-edge tech, smooth operation, 190 km range, 2.3-hour recharge.Volvo Trucks advances Biffa's future with 104 new vehicles in a...
Escooters skyrocket in the UK as Cambridge University and Voi clinch coveted emobility award
Cambridge University and Voi win E-Mobility Project of the Year for Travel at Work escooters pilot at the Sustainable Travel Awards 2023.The initiative, led by the University’s Environmental Sustainability Team, promotes sustainable urban commuting.escooters...
ElectriX and Osprey Charging team up to offer a seamless public charging experience
ElectriX and Osprey team up, offering 750+ rapid charging points for an efficient public charging experience.Osprey's 300kW chargers ensure speedy and reliable charging, backed by 24/7 monitoring.Osprey prioritizes user-friendly charging with strategic locations, affordable...
Kia and Hyundai re-invent the wheel with the game-changing Uni Wheel
Kia and Hyundai unveil game-changing 'Uni Wheel' in Seoul.Uni Wheel adapts to diverse EVs, allowing for compact efficiency and flat-floor designs.Testing is ongoing, but global patents applications show commitment to Uni Wheel's mobility transformation.Kia...
Sevadis and EVbee partner to create game-changing affordable EV charging solutions
Sevadis and EVbee unite to revolutionize the UK EV landscape with affordable EV charging solutions.Collaborative efforts aim to deliver cost-effective EV chargers with smart technology and user-friendly features.Anticipated product launch in 2024 promises to...
Transport for London seeks a partner for new inner-city charging hubs to drive towards emobility
London aims for rapid electric vehicle (EV) inner-city charging hubs, seeking a joint-venture partner with TfL for sustainability by 2030.Strategic EV hubs in leading UK adopter London target five locations, each with at least...
Battery swapping could boom as Geely and NIO collaborate
Geely and NIO unite in Hangzhou, emphasizing battery swapping.CEOs Jack Liu (Yiyi Power, Geely) and Fei Shen (NIO) sign an agreement covering battery standards and swapping tech.Reflecting rising acceptance, the collaboration could streamline EV...
Einride powers up global freight game with the debut of its Smartcharger Station in Sweden
Einride's debut Smartcharger Station in Sweden sparks global expansion as part of Polar Structure partnership.Fueling sustainability and elevating the trucker experience, the Einride Smartcharger Station features locally sourced materials and an environment tailored to...
Sky’s the limit: Lilium soars closer to European approval with latest breakthrough
Lilium is set to electrify European skies, securing design approval from the EASA.EASA nod not only approves operations but acknowledges the company’s ability to design and develop safe and compliant aircraft.Lilium aims for FAA...
Aira’s clean energy-tech is transforming 5 million homes, slashing costs by 55% and sparking a gas-free revolution
Swedish clean energy-tech company, Aira, takes on Italy, leading Europe away from gas with a decarbonisation boost. Aira targets 5 million households in Europe, including 1 million in Italy, with affordable clean energy-tech solutions over...
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