Category : Tech
Recycled EV battery metals could cut imports up to 25% by 2030
Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, if Europe steps up work in this area.
Refined EV battery tech able to charge from 0-80% in 15 minutes
Researchers at Canada’s University of Waterloo have refined lithium-ion battery design to enable faster charging along with a longer battery lifecycle.
Solar panel innovation delivers high-voltage auxiliary power for eLCVs
A new undermounted high-voltage CIGS solar panel kit specifically designed for the electric light commercial vehicle market has debuted in the UK.
Kia debuts CarPay in-car payment service on EV3
Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service, starting first with the EV3 electric compact SUV.
Coventry project to boost EV home charging
Research to tackle the challenges of electric vehicle home charging is now underway in Coventry.
Transport grant winners include ICEing solution and charging projects
Sustainable mobility projects that include a new solution to EV charger bay blocking and other charging developments have scooped a share of a £1.4m competition.
New vehicle-to-grid project trials AC workplace charging to lower cost of energy
A new project trialling vehicle-to-grid workplace charging using AC rather than DC technology is now underway to assess the cost-cutting potential.
Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring to help fleets ensure EVs are ready for work
Webfleet has debuted a new EV Charger Monitoring solution that allows fleets to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers across a single platform.
Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant reclaims 96% of materials for future EVs
Mercedes-Benz has opened a battery recycling plant capable of recovering almost all raw materials for use in future electric vehicles.
Nissan announces affordable vehicle-to-grid tech for future EVs
Nissan is launching onboard bi-directional charging on selected electric vehicles from 2026, helping drivers to potentially halve the costs of powering their EVs.
Vaylens simplifies EV charging for fleet operators
Vaylens, the charging management software brand recently launched by the Kostal Group, is simplifying how fleet operators manage and monetise EV charging with the launch of its latest suite of solutions.
Hyundai to share hydrogen technology with Škoda in new collaboration
Hyundai Motor Company and Škoda Group have penned a deal to collaborate on hydrogen advancement and energy efficient solutions for mobility.
Zero-emission vehicle tech gets £88m funding boost
The Government has announced £88m of funding awarded to more than 40 projects that will help boost zero-emission vehicle tech.
Older lampposts get green light for charging points
Selected local authorities in England have been given the go-ahead to turn older lampposts into charge points.
EV batteries now able to last 20 years or more, Geotab data shows
Electric vehicle batteries should now last 20 years or more on average, new data from Geotab indicates.
Solar PV users able to power homes from electric cars in new trial
Solar panel customers can now their electric vehicle batteries to earn cash and power their home in a new trial.
BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota collaboration
BMW has confirmed plans to launch its first mass-production hydrogen fuel cell electric car in 2028 using technology from its collaboration with Toyota.
World premiere for Opel Movano Hydrogen at IAA Transportation 2024
The forthcoming Opel/Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen will receive its world premiere at IAA Transportation 2024 in Hannover this month.
Global battery demand to quadruple by 2030 as EV sales rise, Bain reports
Global battery demand is expected to quadruple by 2030 as electric vehicle sales continue to rise, according to Bain & Company.
Hands-free electric car charging demonstrated in new video
Rocsys, a global specialist in hands-free charging solutions, has developed and demonstrated a new automatic charging solution for passenger EVs in a claimed world-first.
