Road Safety Week: London Councils urges government to act on surge in illegal e-bikes and unsafe batteries
London Councils is urging the government to introduce urgent secondary legislation to crack down on the growing sale of unsafe e-bikes, conversion kits, and uncertified lithium-ion batteries in Road Safety Week. Boroughs, which manage 95 per cent of London’s roads, warn that while e-bikes play a vital role in helping Londoners travel more sustainably, the […]
New battery innovation could reduce EV charging times and increase range
New British-designed EV battery technology could see a dramatic reduction in charging times and in increase in range for electric vehicles. Nottingham-based company Hydrohertz has developed the new ‘Dectravalve’. The innovation is designed to regulate EV battery temperature, keeping the cells cooler, says Motoring Research. Current electric car technology means fast charging can increase battery temperature to 56°C. Once […]