Volta Trucks Reveals the Volta Zero – the First Purpose-Built Full-Electric Large Commercial Vehicle for Inner City Freight Distribution.

Launch of the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle. Optimized for the safety of vulnerable road users, including 220-degrees of visibility and designed to deliver a Transport for London five-star Direct Vision Standard rating. With […]

Groupe PSA & Total create “Automotive Cells Company”

ACC joint venture is dedicated to the manufacture of batteries for electric vehicles in Europe. The creation of ACC (Automotive Cells Company) marks the birth of a major player in battery production in Europe. Yann Vincent has been […]

The Future of Vehicle to Grid EV Charging

By 2050, up to 45% of households will actively provide Vehicle to Grid (V2G) services, according to National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios, July 2020 Vehicle to Grid EV charging is seen as important to achieve […]

Citroën Unveils Parisian Inspired Ami – 100% ëlectric in Europe (Video)

To mark the launch of Ami – 100% ëlectric in Europe, Citroën has unveiled 20 unique livery designs for the two-seater electric model inspired by the 20 districts of Paris. The “Ami ❤️ Paris” campaign will see the […]

BYD begins landmark eBus fleet delivery to Germany’s BOGESTRA

BOGESTRA (Bochum-Gelsenkirchener Straßenbahnen) and HCR (Straßenbahn Herne-Castrop-Rauxel), two of Germany’s leading Public Transport Operators (PTOs), have taken delivery of the first vehicle in a joint fleet order for 22 eBuses from BYD – the world’s leading […]

Surrey to Develop Battery Technology Capable of Capturing CO2 Emissions

Originally published on the The University of Surrey The University of Surrey is to begin work on a new lithium-ion battery technology that is capable of capturing CO2 emissions, following an award from the Engineering and Physical […]

EU must Act after Study shows Shipping Pollution could Increase by Half

Originally published on the Transport & Environment (T&E) Shipping’s climate impact has grown 10% in just six years, according to a landmark study [1] released today by the UN maritime agency. Carbon pollution from ships could […]

Volta Trucks confirms Senior Strategic Appointments to Strengthen Engineering team.

Ian Collins appointed as Engineering Director of Volta Trucks. Ben Anstey confirmed as Chief Engineer – Electrical and Control Systems. The Volta Zero, the first purpose-built full electric commercial vehicle to be launched in autumn 2020. […]

CATL to Supply Batteries to Trailer Dynamics to Accelerate Road Transport Electrification in Europe

NINGDE, China, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) <300750.SZ> and Trailer Dynamics GmbH (Trailer Dynamics) have signed a battery supply agreement for a new way to electrify long-haul trucks. According to the agreement, CATL […]

BYD brings its premium Han EV to Europe

Leading Chinese auto brand’s flagship sedan model turns heads in Europe STUTTGART, Germany, July 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — BYD Auto Co., Ltd. (SEHK: 1211, SZSE: 002594), the leading Chinese new energy automaker, has brought its highly-anticipated premium sedan, […]

Northvolt Raises $1.6 billion in Debt Financing through Consortium global financial institutions

$1.6 billion in debt raised through a consortium of commercial banks, pension funds and public financial institutions. Northvolt has to date raised over $3 billion in equity and debt to support the development of two lithium […]