Environmental Audit Committee issues warning over gigafactories
Reaching the UK’s ambition to host a further five ‘gigafactories’ to produce batteries for electric vehicles could reach a road block unless Government backing increases, the Environmental Audit Committee has warned. While 2021 has seen welcome announcements, with gigafactories planned for the North East — in Blyth and on Wearside — and proposed in the […]
‘Europe’s most powerful’ EV charging hub confirmed for Oxford
UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea to deliver what they are calling Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub. The hub, initially featuring 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers in a single site, is the most powerful in Europe – with up to […]
CENTRICA: UK firms to invest £15.8bn in EVs this year
Research conducted by Centrica Business Solutions has revealed that UK firms spent £10.5bn on electric vehicles (EVs) and on-site charging points during the year to March 2021, and are now planning £15.8bn of investment in the same area over the next 12 months – a 50% increase year-on-year. Two fifths (40%) of those questioned said […]
Solvay and Veolia partner on electric vehicle batteries
Solvay and Veolia have announced a partnership on a circular economy consortium to offer new solutions that promise better resource efficiency for critical metals used in lithium ion electric vehicle (EV) batteries. With the number of electric vehicles on the road expected to grow from 8 million in 2020 to 116 million by 2030, the […]
Battery thermal management needs highlighted by EV research
Frost & Sullivan research has revealed battery capacity has increased by more than 50kWh across all plug-in hybrid/battery electric vehicles (PHEVs/BEVs), while 150+kW batteries now come with fast-charging capabilities. These advances in battery technologies are creating a parallel need for a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to ensure higher mile range, longer life, and superior […]
EV Charging Management Platform Driivz secures $12m
Driivz has secured $12 million investment from a funding round with participants including Inven Capital, Centrica and Ombu Group. The three funds will join the board of directors of the company alongside Tsahi Merkur, the company’s founder and seed investor. Inven says Israel-based Driivz was selected following a ‘comprehensive due diligence process for its leadership and […]