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Industry Most of the EV industry to shift to 800 volts by 2025 - report

Most of the EV industry to shift to 800 volts by 2025 - report

Out of the wide range of EVs available today, most run on 400 volts and only a handful have an 800-volt system.
By Brian Potter 20 April 2022
Industry UK: BP enters into multi-year contract for DC fast chargers with Tritium

UK: BP enters into multi-year contract for DC fast chargers with Tritium

Close to 1,000 chargers will be ordered under the framework agreement.
By Brian Potter 20 April 2022
22:09 Technology UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

UK: Fully Charged tries out wireless charging and EV battery swapping in Norway

Norway is Europe’s most EV-friendly country and they also have the most advanced charging infrastructure too.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Industry How the UK is taking charge when it comes to EVs

How the UK is taking charge when it comes to EVs

The UK aims to lead when it comes to EV infrastructure.
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
23:27 Range / Efficiency UK: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y driven from full battery until they run out

UK: Tesla Model 3 and Model Y driven from full battery until they run out

What happens if you keep driving an EV after it indicates it has no more range to give?
By Brian Potter 11 April 2022
Green Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche running tests with Taycan to see if it can power ... everything

Porsche connected 5 Taycan's to the German power grid to see if they can help support electricity demands.
By Chris Okula 10 April 2022
Manufacturing / Production Nissan unveils prototype production facility for solid-state batteries

Nissan unveils prototype production facility for solid-state batteries

The goal is to achieve a cost of £58 per kWh at the pack level by the fiscal year 2028. £50 per kWh thereafter.
By Mark Kane 09 April 2022
Government Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

Government announces £1.6bn investment in charging infrastructure

The government wants a tenfold increase in charging points by 2030.
By James Fossdyke 08 April 2022
Industry UK: BP will invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure

UK: BP will invest £1 billion in charging infrastructure

The number of BP charging points is expected to triple by 2030.
By Brian Potter 01 April 2022
Industry Tesla reportedly “within weeks or months” of opening UK Superchargers to all

Tesla reportedly “within weeks or months” of opening UK Superchargers to all

The information comes from the UK Transport Minister Trudy Harrison, but Tesla has not yet confirmed.
By Brian Potter 31 March 2022
Official Porsche confirms it's building its own EV charging stations

Porsche confirms it's building its own EV charging stations

By 2030, Porsche wants 80 percent of sales to be EVs.
By Brian Potter 22 March 2022
10:27 Industry Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall

Tesla reportedly makes Powerwall "how to" video for Ukrainians

Tesla sent expensive Powerwall home battery systems to Ukraine for use as mobile power stations.
By Brian Potter 14 March 2022
Industry Tesla expands free Supercharging to all of Poland and Slovakia

Tesla expands free Supercharging to all of Poland and Slovakia

Tesla continues to help Ukraine in the midst of the Russian invasion.
By Brian Potter 10 March 2022
Industry Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop high-performance batteries

Aston Martin and Britishvolt to develop high-performance batteries

The bespoke high-performance cylindrical battery cell technology will be used in Aston Martin's first battery electric vehicle in 2025.
By Brian Potter 09 March 2022
Industry Tesla provides free Supercharging in areas around Ukraine

Tesla provides free Supercharging in areas around Ukraine

This comes as no surprise since Tesla has offered free Supercharging during other global disasters.
By Brian Potter 01 March 2022
04:06 Green Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: anyone can stop a charging session?

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: anyone can stop a charging session?

It's not a critical issue, but it might happen.
By Mark Kane 26 February 2022
Green UK: Car industry calls for

UK: Car industry calls for "binding targets" in charge point rollout

A leading industry body says the scheme would improve consumer confidence.
By James Fossdyke 23 February 2022
Green UK: Slow charger rollout may

UK: Slow charger rollout may "hinder" electric car adoption, RAC warns

The RAC says there aren't enough rapid chargers to support electric car uptake.
By James Fossdyke 22 February 2022
08:48 Green Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Non-Tesla EV Supercharging: Parking issues are a significant problem

Because of this, Tesla might not be able to fully capitalise on opening Superchargers.
By Brian Potter 17 February 2022
Weird New Tesla Supercharger station vandalised: Every cable cut, stolen

New Tesla Supercharger station vandalised: Every cable cut, stolen

It appears to be vandalism, though the culprits may have been looking for materials to sell.
By Brian Potter 09 February 2022
Industry Tesla announces free off‑peak Supercharging in Europe (holidays)

Tesla announces free off‑peak Supercharging in Europe (holidays)

It will be launched at selected stations in four countries during the holiday season.
By Brian Potter 08 February 2022
Industry Fifth Gear: Here’s how Norway defied nature and widely adopted EVs

Fifth Gear: Here’s how Norway defied nature and widely adopted EVs

Norwegians live in one of the coldest, most mountainous countries yet EVs are outselling ICE vehicles there.
By Brian Potter 03 February 2022
Spy photos Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted supercharging

Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted supercharging

This confirms the location of the charging inlet at the rear of the vehicle.
By Mark Kane 30 January 2022
Rumours Report: Tesla V3 Supercharger output to be increased to 324 kW

Report: Tesla V3 Supercharger output to be increased to 324 kW

A higher power V4 Supercharging will follow "soon after," according the rumor.
By Brian Potter 25 January 2022
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