Category : Tech
Bosch launches major pan-European recharging network
Bosch has developed one of the biggest pan-European recharging networks, which drivers can access from one central app platform, spanning 150,000 charge spots in 16 European countries, including 4,770 charge points in the UK.
Vattenfall and Virgin Media Consortium partner to revolutionise on-street EV charging
Details of a new project with Vattenfall and Virgin Media claims to “revolutionise” on-street electric vehicle charging, with 1,200 charging sockets deployed across the UK over the next 18 months.
New Sunderland facility set to make thousands of batteries
A new UK battery manufacturing facility has opened, marking one of the first of its type in Europe, helping secure jobs for the North East.
4 weeks until EU Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System Law is implemented
From 1st July, all new private and commercial electric and hybrid vehicles with four or more wheels must have an Acoustic Vehicle Alert System (AVAS) fitted.
Millions to be made from vehicle-to-grid charging, finds Cenex report
The first major report into vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging, conducted by Cenex, has found more than £486m of potential annual revenue can be made from the fledgling technology with company fleets the most suited to … Read More »
Nissan Leaf batteries get second life in mobile powerpack
Nissan is to launch a new mobile powerpack featuring second-life EV batteries to provide power for mobile professionals.
Volkswagen reveals flexible and mobile rapid charger
Volkswagen has offered a first glimpse of a future mobile quick charging station that can be independently setup from the power supply.
Volvo invests in mobile rapid charging company
Volvo Cars has invested in charging point company FreeWire Technologies, which has developed a cheaper and less labour-intensive solution for installing rapid chargers for electric vehicles.
Google adds EV charging points to Maps app
The Google Maps smartphone app now includes the ability to search for the nearest available electric vehicle charging points, displaying detailed information about connectivity and charge speeds at each site.
£4.1m fuel cell research centre opens in Manchester
Manchester Metropolitan University has opened a £4.1m research facility, which will develop next-generation energy storage and hydrogen fuel cell technology for vehicles and buildings.
New research could cut the cost of fuel cells
A research project between Volkswagen and Stanford University has developed a new manufacturing process for hydrogen fuel cells, which could cut costs and improve both durability and efficiency of the technology.
BMW Group plug-ins to get real-time charging point information
BMW Group plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles will be able to plan routes using real-time charging point availability, as part of a partnership with TomTom.
The People’s Car Plugs In
Volkswagen says its new electric vehicle range marks a transition as significant as the shift from the Beetle to the Golf over 40 years ago. Alex Grant finds out what it means for the … Read More »
Siemens Mobility to launch new ultra-fast DC charger
Siemens Mobility is adding to its range of electric vehicle charger solutions with two new launches.
£106m funding boost to accelerate UK EV development
The Prime Minister is earmarking a £106m funding package to help drive an “ambitious mission” for the UK to become a world leader in low-emission technology.
Chademo to develop global ultra-fast charge standard
Japan’s Chademo Association is to develop an ultra-fast charging standard for global use, working with utility companies in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market.
Aisin and Denso to form electrification joint venture
Japanese component manufacturers, Aisin and Denso, are to form a 50/50 joint venture to develop and sell full drivetrains for electrified vehicles, starting from March 2019.
London lamp posts to plug on-street EV charging gaps
Transport for London has awarded contracts to some of the UK’s largest charging point manufacturers to roll out 1,150 charging points across the boroughs by the end of 2020, helping households without off-street parking … Read More »
Andersen EV charger is tailored to business users
Charging point manufacturer, Andersen EV, has launched a new-generation ‘premium’ unit designed to offer businesses full control over the way their vehicles top up.
Honda incentivises greener EV charging
Honda has begun trials of a system which will automatically charge electric vehicles based on drivers’ usage patterns and the real-time load on the electrical grid, while offering financial rewards for doing so.
