Tag: sustainability
Ohme slashes EV charging to under £10 a month on smart tariffs
Ohme's smart EV tariffs enable drivers to charge their cars for less than £10 monthly.Charging 6,800 miles costs £119 annually on a smart tariff, much less than petrol or standard tariffs.Ohme, awarded Best Chargepoint...
The Future of Charge Point Operators: Navigating Challenges and Regulatory Changes
The Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 introduce stringent requirements to enhance the user experience, including 99% uptime across the network.Despite significant progress in the installation of public EV charge points, 70% of EV drivers...
ANC kick-starts Project Spark with 112 electric trucks to electrify Australia’s last-mile deliveries
Australia's ANC is launching 112 battery-electric trucks for last-mile deliveries, funded by a $12.8 million grant from ARENA.Project Spark aims to lower costs and barriers for owner-drivers switching to electric trucks, promoting zero-emission logistics.The...
Plugable launches pilot EV charger sharing programme to maximise home charging in the UK
Plugable launches EV charger sharing in Northwest UK, following a successful trial in Ireland.The aim is to democratise access to affordable EV charging via local hosts' homes and businesses.Residents in select cities can join...
Wrightbus launches NewPower to convert 500 diesel buses to electric annually in the UK
Wrightbus's NewPower initiative aims to replace diesel engines with zero-emission electric powertrains, decarbonising bus fleets cost-effectively.The conversion process takes three weeks, handles six buses at a time, and allows up to 500 annual conversions.Wrightbus...
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...
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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...
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...
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