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,
Zeus Electric Chassis, AUSEV partner to enter electric work truck market
Zeus Electric Chassis, Inc announced details of a memorandum of understanding with AUSEV, a subsidiary of Boss Capital Holdings dedicated to the manufacture and distribution of electric vehicles, during a media event held at this year’s ACT Expo. The MOU will provide opportunities for the companies to collaborate in the distribution, service, and marketing of
Hyzon Motors to expand in Germany
Hyzon Motors has signed an agreement to acquire Orten Betriebs GmbH and subsidiaries, and Orten Electric Trucks GmbH, German manufacturers of truck and trailer bodies for the beverage industry. The company says the transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter, 2022. The acquisition brings three fully-operational production facilities and a team of over
Where global EV sales are surging
Sales of EVs globally hit the 6.6 million mark in 2021, representing roughly 9% of global car sales in that year.
LEVC celebrates 5,000th TX electric taxi in London
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced it has sold its 5,000th TX taxi in London. Following its launch in 2018, the company says more than a third of licensed black taxis in London today are now the TX. The TX features a lightweight aluminum body and benefits from LEVC’s eCity range extender powertrain. This
UK car sales leap 28% in January thanks to surging EV demand
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%.
Tritium, BP enter multi-year contract
Tritium DCFC Limited (“Tritium”), a manufacturer of DC fast chargers for electric vehicles, has entered into a multi-year contract with BP for the supply of chargers and related services to support BP’s global EV charging network. This forms a step change in the strategic nature of the relationship between both companies, with an initial order
