Energy & Charging
EVs to pay London congestion charge from 2026
London’s congestion charge is set for one of its biggest shifts in years, with both the cost of entering the zone and the treatment of electric vehicles set to dramatically shift in 2026. The development represents mayor Sadiq Khan’s latest step to incentivize public transportation over personal vehicles.
From January 2, the daily fee will rise from £15 to £18, the first increase since 2020. Transport for London (TfL) says future rises will track Tube fares or inflation to keep public transport from becoming the more expensive choice.
Tesla makes a bid for UK energy
Following news earlier this week that Elon Musk has been offered $29 billion in shares to remain at Tesla, the company has made the headlines once again this week.
Tesla, valued at over $1 trillion, has announced its intentions to launch a household electricity supplier targeting the UK market.
New A-I powered platform could redefine EV charging infrastructure
US company, Terbine, has launched its own AI-powered platform to streamline EV infrastructure.
The platform, known as Strata, provides an overview of the EV charging network, only directing vehicles to charging stations that are fully operational and available for use.
Transitioning to electric fleets with the Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose
Wen Han, Chairman, Founder & CEO of Windrose hosted a keynote talk at MOVE 2025 discussing how he is making electric commercial trucking a reality. Han highlighted several key themes shaping the future of heavy-duty trucking. Central was the push for a truly...
EVs: Charging, infrastructure and adoption with Mercedes-Benz, DHL, NIO and IONITY
Industry leaders from DHL, Mercedes-Benz High Power Charging, IONITY and NIO gathered at MOVE 2025 to discuss the global accelerating electric vehicle (EV) market and its challenges. They highlight improvements in EV acceptance, fleet electrification and...
JLR invests in Canadian rare earth materials recycler
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will be giving $2 million to Canadian rare earth materials recycler Cyclic Materials via the automaker's investment arm InMotion Ventures. The Canadian recycling company intends to help build a circular supply chain for Rare Earth Elements and...
Former Chinese solar mogul tells of struggles in electric bus industry
Denton Peng, who was once a successful leader in China's solar industry, is now facing struggles in the United States (U.S.) electric bus market, says the FT. Peng travelled to the U.S. in 2018 after purchasing electric bus manufacturer Phoenix Motor, but the company...
Google forecasts India’s mobility market to double by 2030
A recent joint report from Google and Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has forecasted that India's mobility market will double by 2030, surpassing $600 billion. With growing momentum in the South-Asian in electric vehicles (EVs), self-driving vehicles, AI potential, and...
£100m funded for electric and hydrogen multi-fuelling stations
£100 million of funding has been invested in the construction of the first multi-energy recharging and refuelling sites for commercial vehicles in the UK. The financing comes from investment firm Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners who will be backing Aegis Energy to...
Renault brand Mobilize enters JV with French energy company
Reanult's mobility brand Mobilize has partnered with French energy company NW have announced a partnership to lower electric vehicle (EV) charging costs. This partnership seeks to merge Mobilize’s expertise in EVs and charging infrastructure with NW’s strengths in...
Panasonic Energy wants to build a North American battery supply chain
With the heavy reliance on Asia for critical materials required to build electric vehicle (EV) batteries, the call to localise supply chains has grown louder. Robert Winans, the Chief Supply Chain Officer for Panasonic Energy of North America, outlined the company's...
GM partners with Vianode in multi-billion dollar graphite deal
General Motors (GM) has signed a multi-billion-dollar agreement with Norway-born battery company Vianode to secure synthetic graphite anode materials for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. The graphite will be used by GM's joint venture with LG Energy Solution, Ultium...
Why AI alone can’t save batteries – the case for the grey box
Article written and supplied by Elysia Battery Intelligence from Fortescue Zero, Platinum Sponsors of MOVE America 2024 at the Austin Convention Center, 24-25 September, Austin, TX. Get more exclusive insights from Elysia Battery Intelligence from Fortescue Zero at...
Volvo drops all-electric target for 2030
Swedish automaker Volvo Cars has scrapped its zero-emission target for 2030 as part of a business plan re-adjustment. Instead the carmaker has promised to offer some hybrid models in its upcoming lineup for 2026. "By 2030, (we) expect electrified cars to represent...
Embracing asset lifecycle management: A holistic approach to managing transportation assets
Article written and supplied by IBM, Platinum Sponsors of MOVE America 2024 at the Austin Convention Center, 24-25 September, Austin, TX. Get more exclusive insights from IBM at the event and make sure you meet them there. The travel and transportation industry is a...
EV maker Polestar hires former Stellantis finance exec as new CFO
Electric vehicle (EV) carmaker Polestar announced today it has appointed former Stellantis finance executive Jean-Francois Mady as its new Chief Finance Officer (CFO). The Geely-backed EV maker assigned Mady just days after announcing the replacement of long-time CEO...
XPENG launches cheaper all-electric vehicle with self-driving features
Chinese carmaker XPENG has unveiled a low-priced all-electric vehicle (EV) which incorporates an AI-powered self-driving system. The new cheaper model, named the Mona M03 saloon, is based on an unfinished car project that ride-hailing service provider Didi sold to...
Canada to impose 100% import tariffs on Chinese-made EVs
The Government of Canada has announced it will be imposing 100 per cent surtax on all Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), effective from October 1, 2024. This tariff hike includes electric and certain hybrid passenger automobiles, trucks, buses, and delivery vans...
Uber assigns ex-Tesla exec as sustainability head
Uber has hired Rebecca Tinucci, the former head of Tesla's Supercharger team. Tinucci has been taken-on by the ride-hailing company as their new global head of sustainability and will reportedly oversee Uber's transition to a zero-emission platform. She will also aid...
Boosting EV adoption through software-centered systems
Article written by Christopher Ahn, US connected vehicle and electrification leader, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Platinum Sponsors of MOVE America 2024 at the Austin Convention Center, 24-25 September, Austin, TX. Get more exclusive insights from Deloitte at the event....
Neom to use flying electric ships for its waterways
Neom, the urban city development project being built by Saudi Arabia, has ordered an initial batch of eight electric hydrofoil ships from Candela to service their planned sustainable water network. The $500 billion tourism development project ordered the flying...
GM signs solar deal for three assembly plants
Written and originally published by Catie Owen, Editor of Solar & Storage XTRA Electric vehicle manufacturer General Motors (GM) has announced the signing of a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy. The agreement outlines that the...
SHAED unveils new mobility platform backed by $5.7m in seed funding
SHAED, a pioneering platform that enables the future of mobility, is proudly unveiling its first marketplace product, CommercialEVs.com. This product is part of a first-of-its-kind solution aimed at transforming the transportation industry. SHAED’s innovative approach...
Boston partners with Google on traffic signal optimization
The City of Boston has partnered with Google on a smart traffic project to optimise traffic signal timing and improve traffic flow in the city's highly congested areas. The Project Green Light technology uses AI to model traffic patterns and creates signal timing...
“High-speed flying train” project makes progress in China and Italy
This week China carried out another successful test of its T-Flight “high-speed flying train”, a maglev hyperloop system designed to reach maximum speeds of 1,000 kilometres per hour. US-based HyperloopTT’s CEO Andrés de León, shared the below comment in response to...
World record for longest EV trip on a single charge is hit
The Guinness world record for the longest journey by electric car on a single charge has been broken at 569.64 miles. Webfleet, fleet management solutions company, achieved the record on an EV equipped with a 91kWh battery and boasting a WLTP range of 373 miles. The...
The EV market is on the rise: What does this mean for CPOs?
Article written and supplied by Monta, Platinum Sponsors of MOVE America 2024 at the Austin Convention Center, 24-25 September, Austin, TX. Get more exclusive insights from their CEO Casper Rasmussen at the event. Casper Rasmussen knows how to EV better. As the...
BMS vs Analytics: Why on-board battery management is not enough for ensuring the health and safety of electric vehicle batteries
Article written by TWAICE Knowing the State of Health (SoH) and safety status of lithium-ion batteries is fundamental for managing electric vehicle safety, maintenance, and battery warranty. Yet, keeping a battery system safe and reliable is not as easy as just...
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