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
VW Puts I.D. Buzz Electric Concept into Production
(REPOST: Stone Mountain Volkswagen)There has been a lot of talk in the industry about electric cars but there have not been very many brought to market. Volkswagen is about to add one more to the mix that you can choose
VW ordered to appoint independent auditor over Dieselgate as it goes slow on ‘fixes’
(REPOST: Autovista Group)A number of investors are seeking billions of Euros in damages from the vehicle manufacturer, with lobby groups the DSW and SdK in its home country requesting the appointment of a special auditor, something the car maker’s main
Dutch zero-emission trains to combine biofuel with battery storage
(REPOST: Edie.Net)A batch of zero-emission trains that combine regenerative electrification technology with renewable diesel have been scheduled for commercialisation for 2025, after a pan-European passenger transport firm signed a €170m contract to manufacture the vehicles in the Netherlands.
Manufacturer joint venture aims to increase fast charging EV points across Europe
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