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New lithium-ion battery design could power longer-lasting electric vehicles
4+ hour, 3+ min ago (366+ words) A new battery design that could significantly extend the range of electric vehicles and the lifespan of portable electronics has been developed by researchers'at'the University of Surrey's Advanced Technology Institute (ATI).' In a study published in'ACS Applied Energy Materials, researchers…...
Government announces £1 billion Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and Depot Charging Scheme
5+ day, 6+ hour ago (215+ words) The government has announced a fund to support businesses across the UK roll out electric vans and trucks with "1 billion of funding. It says the Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) "aim to tackle…...
Arnold Clark Charge opens six new public ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in York
1+ week, 3+ day ago (53+ words) Arnold Clark Charge opens six new public ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in York'Highways News Arnold Clark Charge opens six new public ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers in York Arnold Clark Charge has expanded its public charging network with the launch of…...
Research suggests electric buses are reducing air and noise pollution in Oxford
1+ week, 6+ day ago (249+ words) The introduction of 159 electric buses to serve the Oxford area has led to significant reductions in air and noise pollution. The transition from diesel to electric buses also cut roadside traffic related noise in central Oxford by an average of…...
Bus Users UK welcomes £73.2m investment in zero emission buses
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (211+ words) Bus Users UK welcomes "73.2m investment in zero emission buses'Highways News Bus Users UK welcomes "73.2m investment in zero emission buses Bus Users UK has commended the announcement from the Department for Transport that "73.2m is being made available to deliver 484 new zero…...
Intertraffic 2026: Dutch company in major connected vehicle information upgrage
2+ week, 6+ day ago (305+ words) Intertraffic 2026: Dutch company in major connected vehicle information upgrage'Highways News Intertraffic 2026: Dutch company in major connected vehicle information upgrage The Dutch-based international smart mobility company Monotch has released a major update to its TLEX" product, a real-time data-sharing layer that…...
Aurrigo International signs £6.28m contract with Ultra Global to build 25 autonomous vehicles
2+ week, 6+ day ago (481+ words) The autonomous vehicle maker Aurrigo International plc has signed the largest vehicle manufacturing order in its history to deliver an initial 25-strong fleet of autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) for a rapid transit system specialist. The "6.28m deal with Ultra Global Limited…...
Zaptec welcomes higher EV charger grant - but warns of problems for blocks of flats
2+ week, 6+ day ago (177+ words) Leading electric vehicle charging firm Zaptec has welcomed the Government's decision to increase grants for EV charger installations, but warned it risks ignoring the realities of multi-dwelling buildings. The updated grants will support renters, flat owners, landlords, households with on-street…...
Estonia's Elmo sets 157 km/h remote driving record
3+ week, 5+ day ago (232+ words) As a part of the'CircuitX'showcase held alongside'Mobile World Congress 26 in Barcelona'(2-5 March), European mobility technology company Elmo has set a new global remote driving speed record, reaching 157km/h with a street-legal Nissan Leaf at the iconic'F1 Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.' The…...
Believ to support Plymouth EV charging expansion
3+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Charge point operator (CPO)Believis partnering with Plymouth City Council to roll out hundreds of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the city.The project is expected to deliver around440 dual chargersby 2028, with scope to scale upas demand increases'significantly expanding…...