The economics of combining solar and other renewables with electric vehicles is becoming so compelling that the oil sector faces a “relentless and irreversible decline”, a new report from BNP Paribas has concluded. The report, dubbed ‘Wells, wires and wheels’, examines the link between mobility, energy and capital investments, introducing the concept of ‘energy return
New car registrations were down 4.1 per cent last month, making it the worst July for new car sales since 2012, figures show. In total, 157,198 new cars were registered in July, 6,700 fewer than the same month last year, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The motor industry
Electric car drivers will get a 75 per cent reduction in drop-off charges at London’s Luton Airport as part of a new trial. Until September 30, drivers will pay £2 for 30-minute drop-offs and pick-ups (stays over that length will not be discounted). Electric vehicles won’t use the normal drop-off zone, instead being directed to
Amidst a gloomy series of announcements pointing to car manufacturers pulling out of the UK, there are still some signs that the future could be bright for the UK’s automotive industry. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it will invest hundreds of millions of pounds in electric vehicle (EV) production at its Castle Bromwich plant
The Electric Nation project ran from 2016 to 2019 in the UK, describing itself as “the largest smart charging project in the world”. GreenFlux has now published the results. A total of 673 “smart” chargers were installed in participants’ homes as part of the project researching the controlled charging of electric vehicles. More than 40
A new report predicts that within the next two years, the penetration of electric cars on the European auto market is likely to reach a point of no return as zero emissions vehicles become the mainstream item for consumers. A new report from NGO T&E predicts production of electric vehicles in Europe will surge six-fold
Breathe London – a collaborative project led by Environmental Defense Fund Europe in partnership with the Mayor’s office to monitor London’s air quality – has revealed data that shows some areas in and around London exceed legal air quality limits. “What’s that got to do with tech?” we hear you ask. Well, rather lot really.
Renault’s Z.E. range of commercial vehicles win the coveted Green Award in the 2019 Company Van Today Awards Prestigious title awarded by the expert panel of Company Van Today magazine Award recognises Renault’s commitment to electric vehicle technology Master Z.E., Kangoo Z.E. 33 and Twizy Cargo form the UK’s most comprehensive electric van line-up Renault
East Lothian Council has selected SWARCO eVolt to supply electric vehicle (EV) charging units for its current project to introduce a number of charging hubs across the county to provide essential infrastructure for EV drivers and lower emissions in the area. In total, SWARCO eVolt is supplying 45 charging units, including 11 of its Rapid
Proposals unveiled for a new network of 2,500 EV chargers
A new charge point operator, Drive Energi, is pledging to install 2,500 chargers in the UK by 2025. Each site on the proposed network is to have two 50kW Tritium Veefil-RT chargers and a number of 22kW chargers, according to plans put forward by Drive Energi yesterday. Drive Energi is planning on having 100 chargers
READ MORE