Tag: sustainability

General Motors (GM) integrates its electric truck subsidiary, BrightDrop, into the company.CEO Travis Katz exits stage left, while CTO Anthony Armenta joins GM’s software division with Mike Abbott.GM positions the move positively, offering a...

Zero emission truck sales take 2023, claiming the largest market share – but uptake must be accelerated if the sector’s ambitious 2035 target is to be achieved.As the UK charges on with its first...

October's new car market surged by 14.3%, hitting 153,529 registrations, with EV registrations reaching 37.6%.EV figures revealed hybrid and plug-in hybrid growth, while battery electric vehicles only reached a 15.6% market share.Charging infrastructure saw...

Vatican aims for carbon neutrality in its vehicle fleet by 2030, starting with two Volkswagen ID.3 electric cars.Agreement with Volkswagen Financial Services includes delivery of 40 electric vehicles by 2030.'Ecological Conversion 2030' plan involves...

Allstar joins forces with Plug Me In to simplify the process of installing EV charge points for businesses.Joint effort provides a comprehensive service, covering on-site surveys, charger selection, and ongoing maintenance to streamline the...

Mercedez-Benz opens first charging hub in Sandy Springs, Georgia.ChargePoint deploy new 500kW ultra-fast charging stations.Site supports both CCS1 and NACS charge connections.Mercedes-Benz launches first EV charging hub in North AmericaMercedes-Benz has launched its first...

EVBox extends collaboration with Bump to enhance EV infrastructure in France.Over 100 AC and DC charging stations deployed to accelerate electrification.Partnership aims to meet the growing demand for electric mobility and advance charging solutions.Bump...

BYD is releasing its luxury model, the BYD Seal, in the UK, competing with Tesla Model 3 and others.The Seal ensures a five-star safety rating and offers two powerful variants with 308bhp and 523bhp.Priced...

Believ boost Redbridge’s EV network and support greener travel thanks to a landmark project with Uber.Project will see 174 fast chargers installed in 87 locations around the borough in 2024.Collaboration again central to infrastructure...

Ampere now an autonomous company and the first European EV and software pure player.Ampere aim for EV / ICE price parity thanks to a clear road map to 40% cost reduction by 2027/2028.“In the...

Lunaz UEV: the planet's most eco-friendly waste management vehicle72% less CO2: UEVs are putting new diesel models to shame with a significant reduction in emissionsDouble Green Impact: not just one, not two, but three...

Volvo's new electric champs, the FL and FE, go the distance with a 450 km range and charge up in half the time. New active safety features, exceeding 2024 General Safety Regulations, with a redesigned...

Gothenburg pioneers using electric car batteries to strengthen the local energy grid.Collaborations with Volvo Cars and Polestar drive multiple vehicle-to-grid (V2G) projects.With over half a million electric vehicles, Gothenburg aims to meet 20% of...

Volvo Penta’s provisions of a sub-system for battery energy storage manufacturers, announced earlier this year, has resulted in a major collaboration.The brand will now work with Tecnogen, to assist in providing energy storage solutions...

Hyundai invests $1.52 billion in a new EV plant in Ulsan, South Korea, targeting mass production by Q1 2026.Committed to sustainability, Hyundai plans 31 EV models by 2030 and stays resilient amid industry changes.Ulsan...

Apollo and Vitol back WattEV for electric freight solutions, targeting emissions regulations in California.The plan includes setting up charging depots across the state, with a focus on efficient and economical solutions.WattEV, supported by Apollo's...

Compleo unveils eTower 200, a German-designed high power charger setting new EV charging standards.Key features: modular power distribution, versatile low-height design, and an efficient Wire Hub.The eTower 200 prioritizes adaptability, efficiency, and profitability in...

Nearly two weeks on, we’re still reflecting on the EV SUMMIT 2023. Throughout the EV SUMMIT 2023, we heard from some of the most influential and forward-thinking figures in the industry in the Keynote Speaker...

UK car market sees electric surge, dropping to 50% petrol/diesel share.Ben Nelmes champions electric cars amid consumer-driven shift.Regional dynamics, struggles of Chinese brands, and impending ZEV mandate reshape the automotive landscape.Electric vehicles push the...

Scania and sennder's JUNA venture promotes large-scale adoption of electric trucks.JUNA offers a pay-per-use model, eliminating upfront costs and ensuring commercial predictability.The initiative aims to remove financial barriers, facilitating widespread electric truck adoption in...

Ayvens achieves 500,000 funded electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the world's largest multi-brand electric fleet.Impressive market penetration: 34% in new passenger car registrations, outperforming the European average of 22%.Ayvens aims for EVs to constitute 50%...

The commercial agreement will begin with the installation of 125 of Wallbox’s Supernova DC rapid chargers at Osprey low-voltage connection stationsSupernova DC rapid chargers will be rolled out at 15 locations nationwideOn average a...

A report by the Electric School Bus Initiative has outlined recommendations to avoid batteries going into landfill at their end of life, ensuring the environmental benefits stay in place.With the average battery on electric...

Ohme joins Polestar as the official charging partner in the UK, offering their dynamic smart chargers to Polestar customers.Ohme's chargers provide real-time cost optimization, empowering drivers to control their EV charging expenses efficiently.Award-winning dynamic...