More investment for EV sector, as government announces £20 million funding for innovation
Innovative ideas for zero-emission vehicles could benefit from a share of £20 million in funding announced today as the Government launches a research and development competition, open to some of the most promising electric vehicle technology innovations. This, said the government, could include zero emission emergency vehicles, charging technology or EV battery recycling. The investment will help ensure […]
Californian city bans new petrol stations
A city in the San Francisco Bay Area of California has become what’s believed to be the first to ban any new petrol pumps being installed within its boundaries. The website electrek.co reports that Petaluma’s council voted unanimously to say no new petrol stations can be built and existing ones can’t add any new pumps, […]
SWARCO eVolt wins major Scottish contract
SWARCO eVolt has been named the preferred bidder to operate the ChargePlace Scotland network. The contract to run Scotland’s public electric vehicle charging network is estimated to be worth up to £1.2 million and will be expected to run for a minimum of two years with the option to extend. From July 2021, SWARCO eVolt […]
Hampshire County Council launches innovative on-street electric vehicle chargepoint pilot
Hampshire County Council has introduced 50 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in the areas of Eastleigh and Winchester as part of an innovative pilot scheme to be launched in March. This forms part of the council’s commitment to reduce carbon emissions across the county, The pilot involves the installation of two different types of […]
Coventry to invest in all-electric bus city by end of 2025
Coventry will receive £50m to fund 297 all-electric buses for the city by 2025. The funding will be secured once a final business case is approved by the West Midlands Combined Authority on 19 March. Highways officers believe it will save around 55 tonnes of Nitrogen Dioxide every year. The £50 million will be invested […]
Israeli firm chooses HORIBA MIRA for UK centre of excellence site
E-mobility innovator REE Automotive has announced it’s building an Engineering Centre of Excellence at ITS (UK) member HORIBA MIRA’s technology park and test track near Nuneaton. The new Engineering Centre will expedite REE’s strategic plans to meet anticipated global demand for its breakthrough REEcorner and Electric Vehicle platform technology. It is expected to lead to […]
Ford going all electric from 2030 in $1bn transformation
Carmaker Ford is committing to “go all-in” on its electric passenger vehicles and to substantially grow and electrify its commercial vehicle business. In a statement it said that mid-2026, all Ford’s passenger vehicle range in Europe will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid, and will be completely all-electric by 2030. Similarly, Ford’s entire commercial […]
Oxford wins funding for EV charging innovation
Oxford’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO) has won a grant to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council to develop a device allowing households without off-street parking to charge EVs at home. TransportandEnergy.com reports the charging solution for the 30-40% of residents without off-street parking comes through a cable gullies solution, which provides and safe channel for […]
JLR outlines electric strategy
Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has explained how it plans to become an all-electric luxury brand, by launching six electric vehicles in the next five years. ZDNet reports the company is going to use its parent Tata’s “wide reach in software, IT, communications and engineering to reimagine Jaguar Land Rover”. Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré […]
Plans to build electric “gigafactory” in Coventry
A huge new “gigafactory” making batteries for electric vehicles could be built at Coventry Airport. Multiple reports say the site has been picked by the West Midlands Combined Authority and now Coventry City Council is working with the airport’s owners to submit a planning application for the site to be used for battery manufacturing. It […]