Apollo Tyres launches new EV-specific tires in India
Apollo Tyres introduced electric vehicle (EV) tires for both passenger vehicles and two-wheelers. Apollo’s Amperion range of tires for the PV segment, whereas Apollo WAV range for the two-wheelers, were launched for the Indian market. The Apollo Amperion is designed to cater to the EVs in hatchback, compact SUV and sedan segments in India, like
BP to invest in new UK battery research & development center
BP plans to invest up to around $60 million in a new electric vehicle (EV) battery testing center and analytical laboratory in the UK. Planned to open by the end of 2024, the new facilities will be located at BP’s existing global headquarters for its Castrol business in Pangbourne, Berkshire, and will support the technology,
Hydrogen-powered trains begin German passenger service
Alstom has announced that the world’s first hydrogen train, the Coradia iLint, is now being used on the world premiere 100% hydrogen train route in Bremervörde, Lower Saxony, Germany, in passenger operation. This regional train emits only steam and condensed water while operating with a low level of noise. The 14 vehicles with fuel cell
Blue hydrogen not a low-cost solution to high gas prices
Blue hydrogen (hydrogen produced from natural gas and supported by carbon capture and storage) is not a low-cost solution in the ongoing gas price crisis, with the projected cost of production now 36% higher than the UK government estimated in 2021, a new report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) finds.
Solar-powered tower makes carbon-neutral jet fuel
Researchers have designed a fuel production system that uses water, carbon dioxide (CO2), and sunlight to produce aviation fuel. They have implemented the system in the field, and the design, published July 20 in the journal Joule, could help the aviation industry become carbon neutral. The aviation sector is responsible for about 5% of global anthropogenic
Hyzon working to decarbonize oil, gas field operations
Hyzon Motors says it is teaming up with Schlumberger Limited to reduce emissions in upstream oil & gas operations with power generated by its heavy-duty fuel cell systems. Hyzon announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with Schlumberger, a provider of technology to the global energy industry. Under the JDA, Hyzon says it will utilize its
Zero-emission truck market is primed for growth
The limited sales penetration of zero-emission trucks in Western markets reflects a lack of available zero-emission trucks rather than a lack of demand, according to IDTechEx’s new report, “Electric and Fuel Cell Trucks 2023-2043.” Major corporations are clamoring for low-emission trucks (and greater support from governments) to help them meet their corporate pledges to reduce
China has 65% of public EV charging stations worldwide
While most of the world is still preparing to build the necessary infrastructure to sustain predicted upcoming EV adoption, China has already taken significant strides. According to new numbers presented by StockApps.com, 65% of global public EV charging stations exist in China. According to the latest data on Statista, China has a total of 1.15 million
Ford trials robot charging station designed to help disabled drivers
Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work, the company says. Ford says disabled drivers have already identified ease
Tevva hydrogen-electric truck launches in the UK
Electric and hydrogen truck company Tevva has launched its 7.5-tonne hydrogen fuel cell-supported heavy goods vehicle (HGV) with a 310-mile range, manufactured, designed and mass-produced in the UK. By adding a hydrogen fuel cell system to its battery-electric HGV design, Tevva says the fuel cell system tops up the battery, extending the vehicle’s range and
Canada announces new decarbonizing investments for EV Week
During EV Week (July 11-15) the Government of Canada announced new developments in charging infrastructure, battery manufacturing, purchase incentives and zero-emissions buses. Deploying charging infrastructure Since 2015, the Canadian government says it has invested $1 billion to make EVs more affordable and chargers more accessible. These investments are supporting the establishment of a nationwide network of
Blink Charging enters UK with EB Charging acquisition
Blink Charging Co. has announced that its wholly-owned European subsidiary, Blink Holdings BV, has acquired Electric Blue Ltd. (EB Charging), a provider of integrated EV charging and sustainable energy solutions based in the United Kingdom. This acquisition marks Blink’s first entry into the UK and adds more than 1,150 chargers, installed or committed for delivery,
