Tag: sustainability

Be.EV and Decathlon launched an ultra-rapid charging hub with 15 bays at Decathlon's Stockport store.This partnership supports Decathlon’s Transition 2026 plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 20% by 2026.Supported by significant funding, Be.EV plans...

Cabify and Polestar partner to deploy 100 electric cars in Barcelona and Madrid.The initiative aims to reduce urban transport emissions significantly.Cabify plans to expand its electric vehicle fleet across Spain, targeting 1,400 EVs in...

Labour aims to boost EV manufacturing with domestic battery production, gigafactory investments, and support for R&D and skills development.The new government will expand EV charging infrastructure with binding targets and regional investment for balanced...

EU Commission announced provisional tariffs on China's EV imports effective from July 5, pending ongoing negotiations with Beijing.Tariffs range from 19.9% to 47.6%, including a 20.8% special duty for cooperating manufacturers in the subsidy...

Starting a new job is always slightly daunting, or that’s what I thought before I joined the team at Green.TV.It transpires that, just a few days in, I feel right at home. Where...

New vehicle registrations in 2024 surged, primarily led by electric vehicles (EVs), reaching pre-pandemic levels.EV registrations notably grew in the first half of 2024, with BEVs and PHEVs showing significant increases.However, EV market share...

The UK added over 11,000 public EV chargers in early 2024, marking a 46% year-on-year increase.Monthly charger installations rose to 1,865 in 2024, up 34% from 2023, boosting rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.High-powered and residential...

Hyundai and LG completed the HLI Green Power EV battery plant in Indonesia with a 10 gigawatt-hour annual capacity.Hyundai's Indonesian plant will start mass production of the KONA Electric EV, leveraging the new facility’s...

My first experience driving an EV was surprisingly smooth and quiet, a welcome change from the noise of a traditional fuel engine. Charging the MG4 was easier and quicker than expected, with a well-developed charging...

EV SUMMIT 2024 at Saïd Business School, Oxford, sponsored by Auto Trader, on July 15-16.Networking with industry leaders, highlighted by evening receptions featuring giveaways like premium EV rentals and VIP experiences.Day One: Win a...

Citroën's e-C3 wins 'Car of the Year 2024' and 'Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2024' at Auto Express New Car Awards.Priced under £22,000 with 199 miles of range, it sets a new standard...

Tesla's Q2 vehicle deliveries fell by 5%, but smaller-than-expected decline boosted shares by over 10%.Stronger-than-expected sales in China and the US helped Tesla deliver 443,956 vehicles, surpassing Wall Street estimates.Tesla faces competition from new,...

Ayvens and BYD signed an MoU to distribute EVs and provide leasing services in select European markets.The partnership aims to accelerate EV market development with fleet solutions, advisory support, and comprehensive charging services.BYD will...

Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of a battery cell factory in Marshall County, Mississippi.The joint venture involves Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, PACCAR, with $2-3 billion investment.Facility to annually produce 21...

Maserati and Vita Power's new TRIDENTE all-electric powerboat with zero emissions, 600 HP, and 40 knots top speed.Features: Versatile cockpit, sundeck, bathing area, enclosed cabin; accommodates up to 10.Made of carbon fibre by Hodgdon...

Adam Wood returns to Renault as UK Managing Director after leading Peugeot UK.Veteran exec succeeds Guillaume Sicard, brings 14 years of Renault Experience.Adam Wood succeeds Guillaume Sicard as Managing Director of Renault UKRenault UK...

Kia introduces Q3 new finance offers for EVs from July 1 to September 30, 2024, include competitive APR rates.Existing Kia finance customers switching to an EV get £500 off; new EV buyers receive a...

As Ford continues to transition to an electric lineup of vehicles, CEO Jim Farley has written a confession piece, of how, as a lifelong petrolhead, he has turned to fall in love with electric...

XPeng delivered 10,668 Smart EVs in June 2024, up 24% year-over-year and 5% from the previous month.The XPeng X9 contributed 1,687 units, totaling 13,143 since launch, leading in China's electric MPV and three-row segments.XPeng...

APCOA and CTEK are partnering to install fast EV charge points in UK car parks, enhancing infrastructure.Initial installations in Hillingdon Council car parks and 37 Govia Thameslink Railway stations add to APCOA's 1,000+ units.Both...

Volkswagen Group UK partners with OVO to offer cost-effective charging and benefits for EV customers starting July 1, 2024.Customers receive 10,000 free miles initially and 1,000 additional free miles annually for three years, along...

UK battery manufacturer Nyobolt, who are hoping to bring even higher-power, ultra rapid-charge capable EV batteries to the market, have successfully charged a prototype battery from 0-80% in just four minutes and 37 seconds.Under...

Polestar has started delivering its new electric SUV, the Polestar 3, across two continents this summer.Over-subscription of initial test drives indicates high customer interest; test drives start in Europe this weekend.Initial Polestar 3 deliveries...

Zeti secures £5 million from HYCAP Group to expand its clean transport fintech solutions.Funding will enhance Zeti Hub’s TaaS model, featuring pay-as-you-use options and real-time sustainability reporting.This partnership aims to meet rising demand for...