Category : Tech

Nissan and Connected Energy project to boost EV battery sustainability

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A new project that aims to supercharge progress on electric vehicle battery sustainability is now underway in the UK.

Pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub to spur council fleet electrification

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Surrey County Council (SCC) has gone live with a pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub to support expansion of its electric vehicle fleet.

Fully retractable EV chargers installed at Dundee in ‘Europe first’

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Fully retractable electric vehicle chargers said to be the first in Europe have gone live across the city of Dundee.

Iveco and Foton project to explore electric commercial vehicle cooperation

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Iveco and Chinese manufacturer Foton are teaming up to explore a potential collaboration on electric commercial vehicles.

Basemap launches electric vehicle routing tool in North America

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UK-based transport solutions firm Basemap has launched its EVR Electric Vehicle Routing software in North America.

New Renault–Geely JV to develop ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines

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Renault Group and Geely have created a new powertrain technology company intended to “disrupt” the sector with ultra-low emission hybrid and combustion engines.

Last Mile Solutions brings EV charging platform to UK 

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Last Mile Solutions, a European specialist in electric vehicle charging and smart energy management platforms, is expanding into the UK.

Humax partners with ChargedEV for UK smart EV charging rollout

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ChargedEV has been appointed as the official EV charging installation partner for Humax, following the launch of the South Korean brand’s smart EV charging solutions into the UK.

How a former Dundee petrol station became one of Europe’s most innovative EV charging hubs

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By Fraser Crichton, corporate fleet manager at Dundee City Council

Electric vehicle battery maker Volklec launches in UK

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Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has launched in the UK.

UK company creates mobile EV charging solution to help military go electric

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Electric vehicle charging specialist Solus Power is working with global defence and security company QinetiQ to revolutionise and support the evolving electrified military landscape.

New technology can mitigate a volatile EV market

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Fleets can help mitigate the worst of the volatile EV used market by using the latest technology to speed up the remarketing process, according to Motom.

Tual launches ‘game-changing’ portable PowerBank for electric vans

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New PowerBank Pro-Charging technology that could transform vehicle charging and productivity for electric van operators is now available from Tual.

Wales & West Utilities racks up record distances in First Hydrogen van

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First Hydrogen’s hydrogen fuel cell-powered vehicle has achieved its highest-ever mileage under trials run with Wales & West Utilities (WWU).

Volvo to slash EV charging times by up to 30% with Breathe software

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Volvo is investing in UK-based battery management software start-up Breathe in return for getting early access to its latest-generation battery management software.

Dangers of aftermarket EV charging cables revealed in new investigation

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Aftermarket electric vehicle charging cables can pose a risk of overheating and electric shocks for users, an investigation by What Car has revealed.

New tech to ‘revolutionise’ EV charging while ensuring grid stability

8 months ago / 0 comments

A new charging solution that intelligently detects grid imbalances and briefly pauses current EV charging sessions to help prevent power blackouts has launched.

New software could enable smaller EV batteries with the same range

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New software that could enable OEMs to reduce battery size without reducing performance or range has gone on display at the IAA Mobility 2023 motor show in Munich.

DPD to trial mobile EV charging solution for van drivers  

1 year ago / 0 comments

Parcel delivery company DPD has announced trials of a new mobile powerbank charging concept that could provide a solution for commercial van drivers unable to charge their vehicles at home overnight. 

CTEK hits EV milestone of 100,000 charging points sold

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CTEK has reached the milestone of its first 100,000 electric vehicle charging points sold, supported by strong workplace and public charging demand.