Tag: sustainability

Dirty Vans: The pivotal barrier to decarbonised urban areas 

Decarbonising commercial vehicles is crucial for cleaner urban areas and public health.Clean Air Zones and industry initiatives, like London's ULEZ, reduce air pollutants effectively.Upcycled commercial vehicles, like those developed by Clipper, offer a cost-effective...

The EV SUMMIT 2023: Key Takeaways from Day One

The first day of the EV SUMMIT 2023 saw a variety of heavyweight speakers from the from the EV world including Tesla, Shell and Auto Trader giving unique insights into the EV landscape and...

Former Volta Trucks people at the EV SUMMIT 2023

Over 20 former Volta Trucks employees to attend the EV SUMMIT 2023EV SUMMIT offers former Volta Trucks employees zero cost delegate passes 850 former Volta Trucks employees dramatically laid off over firm goes into administration Supporting Volta...

Renault and Valeo collaborate to slash emissions with the E7A electric motor

Renault and Valeo are jointly creating E7A, a rare-earth-free electric motor, to debut in 2027.E7A eliminates rare earths, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%, and operates at 800 volts for increased efficiency.The motor achieves...

New laws enacted to revolutionize the EV charging experience in the United Kingdom

New UK laws simplify and enhance EV charging experience, offering clear, comparable pricing and contactless payment options.Regulations prioritize data accessibility, enabling easy location of suitable chargepoints and checking charging speeds and availability.The initiative supports...

Renault spearheads €3 billion electrification strategy with the Niagara Concept

Renault invests €3 billion in eight new global models, to push electrification aiming for one in three vehicles to be electric or hybrid by 2027.Innovative platforms like Renault Group modular and Compact Modular Architecture...

EV Leaders: EV SUMMIT Series – Ian Plummer, Commercial Director, Auto Trader

Ian Plummer, Commercial Director for Auto Trader, is joining the EV SUMMIT 2023 as a Keynote Speaker.Auto Trader is the UK's leading automotive marketplace, and is the Headline Partner for the EV SUMMIT. They...

Renault Group takes high-tech approach to hit net zero at key plants by 2025

Renault Group targets net-zero carbon emissions by 2025 at key plants, extending to all operations by 2030.Ecogy portal, with 10,000 sensors, optimizes energy use, resulting in substantial savings and elevating Renault's global energy performance...

Kempower joins the UN Global Compact initiative, bolstering sustainable business practices

Kempower has joined the UN Global Compact, committing to sustainable business practices.They aim for 100% carbon neutrality by 2035, and to annually reduce its carbon footprint per €1 million of sales.Kempower will transparently communicate...

Volta Trucks is looking for a buyer

Volta Trucks urgently seeks a buyer after declaring bankruptcy due to supplier collapses and capital challenges.Management, 30 days away from mass production, engages with potential investors, aiming to finalize a bid within a week.Administrators...

NIO, one of China’s most rapidly rising EV manufacturers, delivers over 400 vehicles daily

In 2023, NIO achieved a significant milestone with over 400 daily vehicle deliveries.Between Q1 and Q3, NIO delivers 109,993 vehicles, marking a 33.43% YoY growth.Despite challenges, NIO's success highlights China's EV innovation and global...

The UK Government invests £200 million to electrify the nation’s freight sector

UK invests £200 million for 370 zero-emission trucks to help decarbonize the freight sector.57 charging sites established, solidifying infrastructure for electric vehicles.£2 million for Freight Innovation Fund, fostering innovation in the haulage sector.The UK...
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BMW Group becomes the latest manufacturer to embrace NACS

BMW North America embraces NACS, opening Tesla Superchargers for BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce drivers in the U.S. and Canada.The list of major manufacturers embracing NACS is slowly growing, making it the obvious choice for...

Michigan leads US battery production with LG Energy Solution’s $3 billion investment in Toyota

LG Energy Solution and Toyota join forces in Holland, Michigan, for EV battery production.Michigan's $1.7 billion LGES investment propels it as a global EV hub, attracting $14 billion in EV investments in 2022.Both companies...

EU Ministers Embrace Green Trucking: Paving Way Low-Emission Future 

EU ministers back ambitious CO2 targets for trucks, signaling a green future for the transport sector.Advocacy group Transport & Environment urges stricter measures, emphasizing the need for heightened emission cuts to maintain competitiveness.The decision...

Kempower change the game with cutting-edge Megawatt Charging System

Kempower unveils groundbreaking Megawatt Charging System (MCS) for electric trucks, offering swift and efficient charging above 1 MW.Scheduled for Europe launch in Q1 2024, MCS fills a crucial gap in sustainable transportation, reducing CO2...

Red Sea Global completes the largest off-grid EV charging network in Saudi Arabia

Red Sea Global establishes largest off-grid EV charging network in Saudi Arabia with 150+ stations.Exclusive fleet of 80 electric vehicles enhances luxury travel for guests at The Red Sea.Project creates 1,500 jobs and aims...

Stockholm revolutionizes its city centre with an upcoming ban on petrol and diesel cars

Stockholm plans to ban petrol and diesel cars in its centre from 2025.The ban covers 20 blocks, allowing only electric cars and certain plug-in hybrid vans.Stockholm's initiative sets a global example for prioritizing health...

Seven reasons going electric isn’t as expensive as everyone makes out (and even if it is, we have to pay)

“Sustainability is an opportunity, not a sacrifice”, said Hannah Ritchie, an environmental data scientist, at a TED talk I watched last week. And I thought, YES. That’s the problem. Politicians and consumers are locked in...

Fortescue launches cutting-edge UK technical innovation centre

Fortescue invests US$23 million in a green technical innovation centre in Kidlington, boosting the UK's electric mobility sector.The centre focuses on developing advanced batteries and zero-emission powertrains for various applications, employing 300 professionals.Fortescue's partnership...

EV Leaders: EV SUMMIT Series – Chantal Shearing, Chief Operating Officer of Mobilize UK

Chantal Shearing is joining our EV Leaders: EV SUMMIT series as a prominent figure in the EV industry, and an upcoming Panel Keynote at this year's event. During her 23 years in the automotive...

myenergi secures a huge £30 million investment supporting green technology from Energy Impact Partners

myenergi, the green technology company, secures a £30 million investment from global firm Energy Impact Partners (EIP).EIP, renowned for backing decarbonization efforts, sees myenergi as a key player, joining the company board.The investment aims...

The UK has installed 50,000 public EV charge points, Zapmap reports

UK celebrates 50,000 public EV charge points, showcasing significant growth in the charging network.Rapid expansion includes a 68% increase in ultra-rapid charge points since September 2022, indicating increased accessibility for EV owners.Experts emphasize government...

Kleanbus transforms Lothian Buses’ fleet with electric bus conversions

Kleanbus partners with Lothian Buses, bringing electric bus conversions to their fleet.Kleanbus' advanced electric platform swiftly and cost-effectively repowers existing buses, aligning with Lothian's goal of a zero-emission fleet.The initiative extends bus lifespan, reduces...
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