Ultra fast electric vehicle charging network to be rolled out across UK
The ultra-fast charging infrastructure provider bp pulse is to expand significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN). The company says electrification is at the heart of its “convenience and mobility strategy” with the company aiming to double the size of the bp pulse […]
BMW,Daimler and bp team up to accelerate electrification growth
BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG have added bp to partners working on their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers. Under their agreement, bp will become a 33.3% partner alongside BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), one […]
Sustainable electric motor company seeking expansion funds
The British company Advanced Electric Machines is seeking £250 million investment to grow its business making unique electric vehicle motors which do not require rare magnets. The Telegraph reports that AEM, which was spun out of Newcastle University in 2017, wants boost UK production capacity of its “switched reluctance motors”, which operate without permanent magnets. […]
WSP explains how energy networks can get to grips with data
Global consultancy WSP has issued a background paper explaining how transparent, interoperable data is key to creating the modern, digitalised energy system that will power a net zero future, and asks what do network operators need to do to become more data-savvy and maximise the value of their data? Manuel Castro, Associate Director at WSP […]
SMMT: Business better positioned than domestic users for EV adoption
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for better support for private retail uptake of EVs, following new figures. The website transportandenergy.com reports that the SMMT says the data shows that businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel at present. SMMT analysis of new […]
On-street EV chargepoint pilot in Hampshire
As part of Hampshire County Council’s carbon emissions plans across the local area, 50 new on-street EV chargepoints will be installed in Eastleigh and Winchester as part of a pilot scheme. The move will see a pilot scheme involving the installation of two different types of on-street EV chargepoints: streetlighting columns, which will be used […]
Shetland EVs running on tidal power
Tidal energy company Nova Innovation have announced that vehicles in Shetland are now fuelled by the power of the sea, thanks to the creation of the first ever electric vehicle charge point powered directly from a tidal energy source. The EV charge point is located on the scenic shores of Bluemull Sound, at Cullivoe harbour […]
£54 million for next generation of hydrogen buses and electric trucks
Innovative green projects creating the next generation of hydrogen-powered buses and electric trucks are set to save millions of tonnes of carbon emissions and create over 10,000 jobs, after over £54 million funding announced was announced by Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. Three projects in Cwmbran, Warwickshire and Ballymena will receive more than £54 million of […]
Plug-in car, van and truck grant to be targeted at more affordable models
The Government has announced changes to the plug-in car, van and truck grant. The scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks has been updated to target less expensive models and reflect a greater range of affordable vehicles available, allowing the scheme’s funding to go further and help more people make the switch to an electric vehicle. From today […]
VW recycling centre re-uses 90% of EV batteries
Volkswagen Group Components says a new plant for recycling electric car batteries is delivering another step towards sustainable end-to-end responsibility for the entire value chain of the electric vehicle battery. The company says the of the plant in Salzgitter in Germany is the industrialised recovery of valuable raw materials such as lithium, nickel, manganese and […]