Category : Tech
Devon gears up for EVs with free installation of rapid chargers
Devon has deployed the first of six free rapid chargers from Instavolt under plans to gear up for electric vehicles, at no cost to the tax payer.
New V2G service for homes and workplaces could cut electricity bills
A new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) service for electric vehicle drivers at home and/or the workplace has been launched by DriveElectric.
TomTom adds live charging point data to its maps
TomTom has launched a new service displaying real-time charging point availability for electric vehicle drivers within its navigation devices.
Daimler boosts PHEV ranges with new battery tech
Mercedes-Benz has boosted the range and charging times of the S-Class plug-in hybrid, previewing technology likely to be rolled out across its other plug-in models in the near future.
Basingstoke business park powers up for EVs
A business park in Basingstoke is supporting car drivers’ move to electric vehicles by installing rapid chargers.
GKN reveals two-gear bolt-on hybrid system
GKN Driveline will begin on-road tests of a two-speed electric axle in early 2018, offering a ‘bolt-on’ solution to add hybrid drive to existing vehicles, or for developing new models.
Uber clean air surcharge to fund switch away from diesels
Uber is to levy a clean air surcharge on its fares to help fund a complete switch to hybrid and electric vehicles by its drivers.
Bosch e-axle to cut cost, R&D for electric vehicles
Bosch has developed an electric axle claimed to cut the cost and development time for electric and hybrid vehicles, predicting “billions” of sales for the technology.
Chargemaster targets fleets with new Powercharge unit
Chargemaster has launched a new workplace charger as it reports increased demand from businesses looking to accommodate charging solutions.
Ford Transit Plug-in Hybrid breaks cover ahead of London trials
Ford’s forthcoming Plug-in Hybrid Transit Custom has made its first public appearance just weeks ahead of the start of London-based fleet trials.
New pedestal charge point launched by Rolec EV
New pedestal charge points have been introduced by charge point specialist Rolec EV.
Smart showcases future electric and autonomous tech with EQ fortwo
Smart has revealed its smart vision EQ fortwo concept, which shows the carmaker’s ideas for how electric and autonomous technology could unite in the future to bring an urban car sharing solution.
Silicon in batteries could quadruple Li-ion capacity
Silicon in lithium-ion batteries may be the answer to multiplying battery capacity, research from the University of Eastern Finland has found.
Second-life batteries used to power quick-charge points along highways
Connected Energy has installed two quick-charge stations along highways in Belgium and Germany that use second-life Renault electric vehicle batteries as power sources.
New EV route planning software launched
MyRouteMonkey software is now live online and free to use, which the makers claim will banish range anxiety by optimising routes for electric cars.
Fiat Chrysler join BMW, Intel and Mobileye in autonomous development race
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye today announced a memorandum of understanding that Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will be the first automaker to join them in developing an autonomous driving platform for global deployment.
National Grid: only 8% rise in peak energy demand by 2040
Charging the UK’s electric vehicle fleet in 2040 would only require a 5GW increase in peak energy demand – six times lower than some news reports have suggested, according to the National Grid.
Hybrids could soon change driving mode to suit local air quality
Hybrids could soon be remotely switched to drive on electricity when local air pollution is high, using technology which is about to undergo on-road trials in Leeds.
Toyota and Mazda to co-develop electric vehicles
Toyota and Mazda have formed a partnership to co-develop electric vehicles, in a move aimed at increasing the speed at which new technology can be brought to market.
Study suggests estimated grid demand from EVs is exaggerated
Moving to 100% electric vehicle sales in the UK by 2040 would only cause a 10% increase in demand on the electrical grid, according to a study from Cambridge Econometrics.
