UK car sales jumped 28% in January 2022, the biggest rebound in seven months thanks to rising demand for battery-powered vehicles.
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, one in five buyers opted for a car with a battery, with shipments of fully electric vehicles more than doubling and plug-in hybrids rising 47%. Globally, EV sales are continuing to rise in 2022 after more than tripling their market share between 2019 to 2021.
Boada has close to two decades of experience in corporate development, finance and investor relations in both North American and European markets.
Wallbox, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging and energy management solutions in Barcelona, Spain, revealed that Luis Boada will join the company as chief financial officer, effective May 15.
Following a transition period, Wallbox also will propose the appointment of Jordi Lainz as a member of the board of directors during the 2024 Annual General Meeting of shareholders.
The entry will use a powertrain co-developed by the British marque and technical partner, Yamaha Motor.
The company is also commercializing its mobile EV charging platform to address challenges related to charging EV fleets.
LG Energy Solution said the cylindrical battery plant, called LG Energy Solution Arizona, will produce 46-Series batteries for EVs.
Lindsey Bleimes will oversee the technological advancement and expansion of the company’s flagship product, ReimburseEV.
JATO Dynamics said the drop in consumer confidence in EVs has sparked a surge in demand for hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).
The argument is not whether FCEVs can achieve longer ranges than BEVs, but whether it is needed.
By going electric, British private and public sector organizations could reduce the TCO per vehicle by $16,341 over seven years.
The company said the council was created to pave the way for the adoption of wireless EV charging in Japan.
