Electric/Hybrid

UK Government must enforce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate to maintain momentum finds new report

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 Robin Whitlock

Electric vehicles (EVs) enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2022, but the government must enforce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate to maintain momentum, a report from New AutoMotive has found.

Twaice obtains TISAX label for cybersecurity in the automotive sector

Tuesday, 31 January 2023 Robin Whitlock

Provider of battery analytics software, Twaice, has announced it has obtained the TISAX (Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange) label for cybersecurity in the automotive industry.

Nyobolt wins new funding for ultra-fast charging technology

Monday, 30 January 2023 Robin Whitlock Nyobolt, the ultra-fast charging technology company which develops, manufactures, and commercialises lithium-ion batteries that charge in minutes, is to receive new funding through the Faraday Battery ...

The Netherlands

King Willem-Alexander opens new ELEO battery facility

Monday, 30 January 2023 Robin Whitlock His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has performed the opening ceremony for ELEO’s new battery facility in front of more than 250 guests at the Automotive Campus in Helmond, the Netherlands. ...

National Express West Midlands invests record £150 million in 300 UK-made electric zero emission buses

Friday, 27 January 2023 Robin Whitlock National Express West Midlands is investing £150 million in 300 UK-made electric zero emission buses, for delivery by the end of December 2024 when the buses will be deployed across the West Midlands. ...

Avis Budget Group and SK Group’s EverCharge Launch EV Charging Solution at Houston Airport

Friday, 27 January 2023 REM Avis Budget Group and EverCharge, an SK Group company, have launched a significant number of EV charging stations at the George Bush International Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas. The stations will ...

Orange Raises $2.5M to Tackle EV Charging at Apartments

Thursday, 26 January 2023 REM Orange announced the close of its $2.5M pre-seed round to scale affordable electric vehicle charging for apartment communities by leveraging lower-powered charging solutions. Founded by former Tesla ...

New plan for smart electric vehicle (EV) charging could save consumers up to £1000 a year

Thursday, 26 January 2023 Robin Whitlock UK electric vehicle consumers are set to benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring thanks to a plan introduced by the government to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging. The ...

UK electric vehicle output surges to new record

Thursday, 26 January 2023 Robin Whitlock Combined volumes of electric vehicles (EVs) increased 4.5 percent year-on-year to represent almost a third (30.2 percent) of all car production, according to the latest figures issued today by the Society ...

Electric Vehicles: Should You Lease or Buy?

Wednesday, 25 January 2023 Electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining popularity worldwide, both for personal transportation and as commercial fleet vehicles. If you’re looking to trade in your gas-powered vehicle or electrify your fleet, ...