Renault’s Cumulative EV Sales Now 120,000, As New Kangoo Z.E. 33 kWh Surges
(REPOST: Inside EVs)Through the end of October, cumulative sales of electric cars from Renault (since 2011) have crossed 120,000 units (excluding the LSV Twizy). October was another month of significant growth.
VW to invest in Chinese EV production as it looks to meet quota regulations
(REPOST:Autovista Group)Volkswagen (VW) is to spend around €10 billion by 2025 to develop and manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid cars in China, as it looks to comply with strict new quota laws.
BATTERY STORAGE IS POISED TO RECHARGE THE UK’S ENERGY SECTOR OVER THE NEXT YEAR
(REPOST: CityAM)The National Grid said this summer was the greenest ever, offshore wind became cheaper than new nuclear and the country’s first subsidy-free solar farm opened.
UK Government considering new tax on diesels to aid Clean Air Strategy
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NFDA calls for electric vehicle support in Autumn Budget
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AA patrols partner with Chargemaster
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Butterfly wings inspire solar cell efficiency
(REPOST: The Engineer)Researchers at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology in Germany have been working on improving the efficiency of thin-film solar cells, a technology which is promising for lower cost photovoltaic installations. They have been inspired by the common rose
Electrification and a quicker move to shared platforms for Opel as PSA outlines plans
(REPOST: Autovista Group)The eagerly anticipated plans include a quick move to PSA platforms and the introduction of electric vehicles (EVs) as it also seeks to allay fears over enforced job losses, an issue that had been a strong talking point
Energy Storage: The Ascent of Battery and why it matters to us all
Changes in the way we store large rapid-access energy are democratising the energy market. This blog touches on a (very) brief history of energy storage, and a summary of current developments and why they are of great interest to the