Electrification

Diode valued at £2.1m after seed funding

The electric vehicle (EV) tech start-up, Diode, has announced the close of an investment round at a valuation of £2.1m.

Tritium to 'accelerate' European EV charging expansion

Tritium has announced plans for a new European-based manufacturing facility as part of its global expansion plans.

58 local council leaders pledge to reach net zero by 2045

58 cross-party local leaders have committed to cutting their organisation’s emissions to net zero by 2030, and their community emissions by 2045.

Hydrogen fuel e-cargo bike to be developed by EAV

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) is set to develop a hydrogen fuel cell powered e-cargo bike as part of a new project with the City of Aberdeen.

Government has "no plan" for switch to EVs by 2035

The Government is facing a “huge challenge” to achieve all new car registrations being zero-emission by 2035, according to Public Accounts Committee report.

Oxford to open new EV charging Superhub

A new hub of electric vehicle (EV) chargers is set to open in Oxford later this year, offering a variety of fast and ultra-rapid charging facilities.

Whitepapers & reports 18 May 2021

Go Electric - Ford

The first Go Electric consumer report by Ford is intended to act as a regular barometer of the British public's views on electric vehicles (EVs).

Ford urges action on electrification roadmap

Ford is calling on policymakers, energy providers, local authorities, consumers and the automotive industry to join forces on a nationwide electrification strategy.

Prior notice of future plug-in grant cuts 'unlikely'

Providing advance notice of any future cuts to the plug-in car (PiCG) and van grant is "unlikely", the Government has warned.

Daf Trucks introduces electric charging stations

Daf Trucks has introduced electric charging stations for LF Electric and CF Electric trucks, as well as vans.

EVs cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles by 2027

Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, according to new research.

Moto plans for ultra-rapid chargers at every UK site

Motorway service station operator Moto has confirmed plans to install ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at all its UK sites.

Whitepapers & reports 27 Apr 2021

On the road to carbon neutrality - Renault Group

The report outlines Renault Group's ambition for carbon neutrality, with key actions and commitment milestones for 2025/2030.

Renault outlines roadmap for carbon neutrality

Renault Group has announced the measures it intends to take to achieve carbon neutrality in Europe in 2040 and worldwide in 2050 in a new report.

ABB unveils new high-power EV charger

Smart Transport member ABB is launching a new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charger capable of 350kW.

105 companies commit to Amazon's Climate Pledge

The Climate Pledge, an initiative led by Amazon, has surpassed 100 companies committing to become net-zero by 2040.

Whitepapers & reports 22 Apr 2021

Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis

This report examines the current and future state of EV battery supplies – sources of materials, technologies available, demand analysis and potential risks.

Plans for 80 EV battery factories 'not enough', says ABB report

Plans to build 80 new electric vehicle (EV) battery factories globally will not be sufficient to meet future demand, according to a new report.

EAV launches electric support van for e-scooters

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) has launched the 2Charge, a new ultra-lightweight commercial vehicle based on its 2Cubed model, to support e-scooter deployment.

Whitepapers & reports 16 Apr 2021

Improving drivers' confidence in public EV charging

This document by EVA England reports on the findings of a consumer survey on drivers’ experiences with public electric vehicle charging in England.