Electric van maker about to start production for UPS
The EV startup Arrival is getting ready to begin production of electric vans for the parcel firm UPS at its microfactory in Bicester, Oxfordshire. The company says it has invented a new method of assembly using low capital, low footprint microfactories located to serve local communities. UPS ordered hundreds of millions of euros worth of […]
Cambridge car parks to get hundreds of new electric vehicle charging points
People who live in, or visit, Cambridge will soon be able to charge their electric vehicle in more city car parks thanks to the installation of 177 new charging points by the end of 2022. The first 50 chargers will soon be installed at Castle Hill, Adam and Eve and Gwydir Street pay and display […]
Police force reveals electric patrol car performance
Gloucestershire Police’s electric cars have only run out of charge twice over the last three years, the force has revealed. The Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard reports that, following a freedom of information request by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, the force revealed it has two instances of EVs running out of power – one in […]
Warning over hackers targetting EV charging networks
There’s a warning that Electric Vehicle charging networks could be the next target of ransomware hackers who aim to paralyse entire networks. The website NoCamels reports gangs of cyber-criminals are always looking for opportunities to exploit new technology and EV charging stations, like any device with an internet or mobile connection, are vulnerable. They have […]
Seminar programme launched for Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM
The organisers of the Cenex events in Millbrook next month have announced their seminar programme for both Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM. The event is for the low carbon vehicle community to address ‘What Next?’ questions for technology and market developments positioning the UK as a leader in LCV technology development and exploitation and building organisations’ awareness […]
JLR opens new EV and connected testing facility
Jaguar Land Rover has opened a new a site to test the next generation of vehicles for electrical and radio interference. The Electromagnetic Compatibility laboratory at Gaydon is designed to ensure future vehicles meet current and future legislation and quality standards for connectivity and electronics. New Range Rover Sport, which launched in May, was the first vehicle to […]
Survey suggests drivers care less about environment than features when buying electric cars
A major survey of car buyers in the Unites States suggests that people choose to buy an Electric Vehicle for its convenience and driving experience, and not its emissions. EV maker Polestar has found that 55 percent of US drivers it surveyed purchase electric cars for in-vehicle technology, seamless connectivity and infotainment system offerings, which […]
EV test drive programme launched by Gridserve
Charging Infrastructure firm Gridserve has launched a new electric vehicle test drive programme with motorists able to take out the latest cars from its Electric Forecourts in Braintree and Norwich. TransportandEnergy.com reports drivers will be able to experience the best electric vehicles from multiple brands, get impartial advice, find out more about charging solutions and […]
Number of battery electric cars on the UK’s road passes the 500,000 mark – RAC reaction
The number of battery electric cars in the UK has passed the 500,000 mark for the first time. The milestone was reached in June with the number of electric cars in the country is likely to overtake other countries in Europe such as France later this year. The number of electric cars on the UK’s […]
Sony and Honda partner on new mobility company
Sony Group Corporation and Honda Motor Co have signed a joint venture agreement to establish a new company to engage in the sale of high-value-added electric vehicles and provide services for mobility. The new company will aim to bring together Honda’s environmental and safety technologies, mobility development capabilities, vehicle body manufacturing technology and after-sales service […]