Electric/Hybrid

British businesses reach EV tipping point

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 Robin Whitlock British van drivers believe that electric vans (EVs) are now more cost effective to run than a petrol or diesel alternative, according to a study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK which found that 52 ...

Berlin's Oldest Passenger Vessel Enters a New Era Powered by Torqeedo

Monday, 13 May 2024 Beth Anton Kaiser Friedrich, a vessel steeped in history, was built in 1886. It recently marked its return to service with a ceremonial christening in central Berlin. In a bid to preserve its legacy, its owners refitted ...

The Netherlands

FedEx Express tests eActros 300 electric long-haul truck in The Netherlands

Monday, 13 May 2024 Robin Whitlock FedEx Express has begun a two-week pilot of the tractor unit of an eActros 300 long-haul electric truck, launched by Mercedes-Benz Trucks, in place of a combustion engine tractor and trailer combination, ...

Enteligent accepting pre-orders for world’s first DC-to-DC solar EV charger

Monday, 13 May 2024 Robin Whitlock Enteligent, a company specialising in solar-powered electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) and solar power optimisation technologies, is now accepting pre-orders for the world’s first solar-powered ...

Stagecoach launches new electric bus partnership with South Yorkshire

Friday, 10 May 2024 Robin Whitlock Stagecoach has announced that its near-term greenhouse gas emission targets have been approved by corporate climate action organisation, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), as the company launches ...

Scottish Government enlists Allstar to support vision for EV initiative

Friday, 10 May 2024 Robin Whitlock

UK EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has announced it is supporting the Scottish government’s EV initiative for an ideal public charging offering.

Altilium announces advances in recycling LFP and NMC electric vehicle batteries

Friday, 10 May 2024 Robin Whitlock UK-based clean technology group Altilium has announced details of the latest advances in its innovative EcoCathode hydrometallurgical recycling technology, with breakthroughs in the recovery of lithium ...

Solus Power and QinetiQ collaborate to find solutions for an electrified battlespace

Thursday, 09 May 2024 Robin Whitlock Solus Power, a pioneer of innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with global defence and security company, QinetiQ, to revolutionise and support ...

Horiba Mira receives King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development

Tuesday, 07 May 2024 Robin Whitlock Automotive engineering consultancy Horiba Mira has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise for Sustainable Development from His Majesty King Charles III acknowledging the company’s achievements ...

Pod Point launches Solo 3S EV home charger with solar integration

Thursday, 02 May 2024 Robin Whitlock One of the largest networks of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the UK, Pod Point, has announced the launch of the Solo 3S, the latest evolution of its award-winning home charger that is now equipped ...