Category : 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.
Barron McCann announces move into EV charging market
Technology Barron McCann is expanding into EV charging repair and maintenance solutions, pledging to support charge point operators with 99% charge point availability thanks to its existing field engineering capabilities.
ZeroMission secures £2.3m investment to accelerate electric commercial fleets
ZeroMission, a leading provider of a fleet management platform for commercial EVs, has secured £2.3m ($3m) funding to continue its growth and expansion strategy.
Scotland’s most powerful EV charging hub inaugurated in Dundee
A new electric vehicle charging hub in Scotland said to be the most powerful in Scotland has gone live in Dundee.
Free charger for fleets taking part in workplace EV charging trial
Companies are invited to take part in a trial of new, next-generation vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle workplace charging technology which could lower carbon emissions and reduce energy costs.
Humax launches commercial EV chargers to global market
Humax has debuted its commercial EV charger line-up to the global market, following its recent entry into the home EV charger industry.
Ampere EV unit to cut battery costs by 20% for Renault Group
Ampere, Renault Group’s EV arm, has unveiled a new plan that it says will slash the cost of batteries in its vehicles by 20% from 2026.
UK-first trial shows dynamic EV charging pricing can help manage renewable energy
An EV charging trial by UK Power Networks, Octopus Energy and EV.Energy is proving consumers hold the key to balancing energy supply and demand across the country.
12-volt battery problems still impacting electric van fleets, warns AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has called for OEMs to “step up” and improve 12V battery technology on electric vans as it warns many eLCVS remain “unuseable”.
Nissan and Connected Energy project to boost EV battery sustainability
A new project that aims to supercharge progress on electric vehicle battery sustainability is now underway in the UK.
Ofgem-funded study to explore integrating hydrogen refuelling stations into UK gas network
Wales & West Utilities (WWU) has commissioned Costain to lead a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
Pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub to spur council fleet electrification
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’
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
Iveco and Chinese manufacturer Foton are teaming up to explore a potential collaboration on electric commercial vehicles.
