Tag: sustainability
Long-range electric trucks are finally coming to New Zealand thanks to an Etrucks and Windrose Technology partnership
Etrucks partners with Windrose Technology to introduce long-range electric trucks to New Zealand, starting with 20 units.Windrose E1400 has a 729kWh battery, offering a 670km range and fast charging, adding 400km in 35 minutes.Windrose...
California introduces new EV incentives of up to $14,000 for low-income households
California's DCAP offers up to $14,000 in incentives for low-income households to purchase electric vehicles (EVs).Eligible residents can get up to $12,000 for vehicle purchase and $2,000 for charging infrastructure.Applicants must be California residents...
EV Leaders: Adeel Irshad, Chief Operating Officer, EV Technology
Adeel Irshad is the Chief Operating Officer at EV Technology, headquartered in Muscat, Oman. He orchestrates the strategic expansion of EV and charging infrastructure projects across the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) and MENA (Middle...
Evri aims for ebike dominance in the UK with a £19 million investment in ‘pedal power’
Evri is expanding its fleet of e-cargo bikes and EVs, investing £19 million to enhance eco-friendly deliveries.CEO Martijn De Lange aims for Evri to become the largest ecargo bike operator, achieving net-zero by 2035.Evri's...
First electric Ferrari gets closer, with new ‘e-building’ factory launch
Ferrari opened a new factory in Maranello this week, producing both current ICE models and the manufacturer’s upcoming first electric car - granting it the name, the ‘e-building’.Once Ferrari shuts down its Maranello-based trigeneration...
Tesla remains one of the most discussed EV brands, on social media
Research from data analysis firm GlobalData shows that Tesla was the most mentioned EV manufacturer on Reddit for the first half of 2024, with more popularity than brands such as Ford, Toyota, and BYD.Much...
Electric vehicles in the Conservative Manifesto: What is the current UK government promising ahead of the general election?
As the general election closes in and debates roll on, we’re taking a look at the Conservative Manifesto to analyse its pledges, support, and plans, to decarbonise the UK’s transportThe UK is heading for...
V2G: What is it, and will it take off?
Dr Euan McTurk, Plug Life Consulting Ltd - Part 1 of 2What if I told you that, potentially, you could power your house using your electric car? And what if I told you that some...
Calisen acquires Environmental Energies Limited to expand its renewable energy portfolio
Calisen enhances its smart energy portfolio by acquiring Environmental Energies Limited (EEL), a leader in solar and battery solutions.EEL joins Calisen's Plug Me In subsidiary, boosting expertise in smart metering and EV charging technologies.This...
IKEA is electrifying its operations in Portugal with the help of Scania and KLOG
IKEA, Scania, and KLOG collaborate to introduce EV operations in Portugal for transporting IKEA products sustainably.Initiative driven by discussions initiated in 2023 aims to replace diesel trucks with battery-electric vehicles.Focus on route optimisation, energy...
EV sales are exceeding expectations in China, yet faltering in the US and Europe
Battery electric vehicles in China are projected to exceed 50% of total sales by 2030, two years early.US and Europe face EV sales plateau due to affordability, infrastructure issues, and economic uncertainty, despite optimistic...
TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya kick-starts EV charging expansion with 13 sites across the country
TotalEnergies expanded EV charging sites to thirteen in 2023 with partnerships including Ampersand, Roam, and Arc Ride.Registered EVs in Kenya surged from 475 in 2022 to 2,694 in 2023, indicating increased adoption.Challenges like investment...
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Believ plans to accelerate EV charging rollout by moving into the real estate sector with new appointment
Believ appoints Craig Butler as Property and Acquisitions Director to lead EV charging rollout in the UK.The initiative focuses on urban centres and transport corridors, securing land, and providing end-to-end solutions.Supported by Liberty Global,...
The UK is on track to produce over 1 million EVs by 2035, according to APC projections
UK is on track for over 1 million EVs by 2035, requiring 100 GWh+ in batteries.APC identifies key growth drivers: attracting new models and advancing battery tech.Global shift to BEVs expected to drive significant...
Evolt Charging teams up with Action for Conservation to provide EV training and fundraising support
Evolt Charging partners with Action for Conservation (AFC) to inspire young environmental leaders.AFC empowers youth through programs like WildED and Summer Camps in UK National Parks.Evolt supports AFC with fundraising efforts and donates EV...
Fisker files for bankruptcy after production troubles with the Ocean SUV
Fisker filed for bankruptcy to sell assets and restructure debt after financial struggles producing "Ocean" SUVs.Facing cash shortages, supply chain problems, and failed investments, Fisker joins other bankrupt EV makers recently.Fisker paused production, cut...
Polestar makes meteoric moves as it makes key management changes to lead the brand into seven new markets
Polestar is expanding into seven new markets, including France, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Brazil.Anders Gustafsson becomes Head of North America, while Matt Galvin succeeds Jonathan Goodman as UK Managing Director.Polestar aims to capitalize...
TUAL opens new headquarters at Bicester Motion to expand electric commercial charging offerings
TUAL opens new commercial headquarters at Bicester Motion, expanding alongside its Glasgow technical centre and planned assembly line.Bicester Motion offers TUAL a strategic location to showcase and test its modular powerbank solutions for fleets.The...
The UK’s Labour Party is ready to commit £1.5 billion to push the automotive industry’s energy transition
The Labour Party commits £1.5 billion to transition the automotive industry to green technologies, emphasising leadership in electric vehicles.The party will invest £7.3 billion in a national wealth fund to create 650,000 jobs and...
VW to repurpose end-of-life EV batteries for energy storage, taking on Tesla’s energy business
VW charging subsidiary Elli has now entered the energy storage industry, with the first storage project set to be launched in Germany as early as 2025.The first couple of projects are pinned to have...
430,000 mile Tesla proves the reliability of used EVs
Auto Trader’s Rory Reid, recently took a used 2016 Tesla Model S 90D, used as an airport taxi, with a whopping 430,000 miles on the clock - still running on the original motors and...
EVs make an impact at the Auto Trader Awards 2024
The 2024 Auto Trader Awards saw significant recognition for electric vehicles (EVs), reflecting strong public support with over 200,000 UK car owners participating.The Kia EV6, Renault Scenic E-Tech, Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, and Tesla...
Nissan launches the Townstar Crew Van in the UK, with an affordable electric variant designed for businesses
Nissan launches the Townstar Crew Van in the UK for businesses and fleets.Features include foldable second-row seats for versatile cargo space and a comfortable five-seater option.Electric variant offers up to 162 miles range, rapid...
Milence launches major electric truck charging hub at the port of Antwerp-Bruges
Milence launched a significant public electric truck charging hub with 20 bays at Port of Antwerp-Bruges.It's strategically placed on a key European freight route, showcasing Milence's sustainable design.More hubs planned, aiming for accessibility, advanced...
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