‘Electric sky jeep’ plane completes maiden flight with hopes to transport doctors and supplies to countries in need
A UK-based aviation project called NUNCATS has successfully completed the maiden flight of its all-electric plane, described as an “electric sky jeep.” Looking ahead, the project’s goal is to expand the availability of healthcare by transporting doctors, medical supplies, and other cargo to remote parts of the world with zero emissions, helping save lives.
Expand Expanding CloseTritium to deliver 10,000 EV DC fast chargers to the UK by 2030
UK charging network evyve has placed an order with DC fast charger maker Tritium for a whopping 10,000 EV DC fast chargers by 2030.
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Having already expanded into several countries throughout Europe, Build Your Dreams (BYD) has announced that sales of its EVs will begin in the UK this quarter. As the veteran Chinese automaker continues to expand its BEV production and sales presence around the globe, we wonder if 2023 is the year that BYD Auto usurps Tesla for the top spot in global sales.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s how this company turns diesel buses into electric buses
Kleanbus, which just completed its first prototype vehicle, strips diesel engines out of five- to 10-year-old buses and replaces them with electric powertrains.
Expand Expanding CloseMass production of the first UK-designed 7.5t electric truck has begun
UK electric truck maker Tevva unveiled the first British-designed 7.5 tonne battery electric truck in October 2021, and it’s now kicking off mass production and sales of the truck in the UK and Europe.
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GE Renewable Energy announced today that its Haliade-X wind turbine, the first 12 MW+ turbine built, has received a full type certificate for operations up to 14.7 MW from DNV, the world’s largest independent certification body.
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Hyundai Motor UK has shared pricing and performance specs for both Premium and Ultimate trims of the upcoming IONIQ 6 streamliner. All versions of the IONIQ 6 currently coming to the UK feature the larger 77.4 kWh battery, providing the most range. However, as you’ll see below, the starting pricing of the IONIQ 6 is higher to start, compared to what a 53 kWh version may cost in the US.
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UK-based classic-car EV conversion specialist company Electrogenic has partnered up with companies in Vermont and Texas to serve classic car enthusiasts in the US who want to drive electric.
Expand Expanding CloseThe UK just set a landmark wind energy generation record
The UK’s onshore and offshore wind farms generated more than 20 gigawatts (GW) for the first time yesterday, setting a new record, according to National Grid ESO.
Expand Expanding CloseCheck out London’s new electric tram-buses that charge in only 10 minutes
Transport for London (TfL) has unveiled its latest clean public transport – 20 fully electric tram-buses. These futuristic, bubble-like London buses will run on the 358 route from Crystal Palace to Orpington from 2023.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet the UK’s fastest EV charger: 62 miles of range in 3 minutes
UK charging network operator Gridserve has installed a 360 kW-capable electric vehicle charger – which the company claims is the UK’s fastest – at its pioneering electric forecourt in Braintree, Essex.
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BMW is going to cease all production of electric Minis in the UK and build them in China and Germany instead.
Expand Expanding CloseBritain investing in EV ambulance fleet dedicated to the mental health crisis and ill-health prevention
The second-largest healthcare system in the world, the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is releasing a new EV ambulance fleet to do its part in alleviating the mental health crisis and cutting carbon emissions.
Expand Expanding CloseThe all-electric Firefly Sport launches in Britain for 4- to 10-year-old drivers
The all-electric Firefly Sport, a scaled-down EV model made by Young Drive Motor Cars, is debuting this week at the British Motor Show. The EV model teaches young drivers the importance of road safety and EVs for a sustainable future.
Expand Expanding CloseThis 100% electric UK housing development will pioneer smart grid technology
Birmingham, UK-headquartered housing developer St. Modwen plans to build up to 350 fully electric homes in Birmingham – on the MG Rover site that was once home to the MINI – and the development will pioneer smart grid technology.
Expand Expanding CloseThe UK scraps its £1,500 new EV grant a year early – Here’s why
The UK government’s £1,500 EV grants were discontinued yesterday, nearly a year earlier than planned.
Expand Expanding CloseBlink Charging acquires EB Charging overseas, marking its first entry into the UK market
Blink Charging announced that its European subsidiary, Blink Holdings BV, has acquired Electric Blue Ltd. better known as EB Charging based in the UK. In addition to Blink’s first entry into the UK, the acquisition marks Blink’s global expansion which now includes over eighteen countries.
Expand Expanding CloseBentley makes impressive cuts to CO2 emissions at ‘Dream Factory’ in Crewe
British automaker Bentley has shared new data outlining its progress toward becoming carbon neutral throughout its entire global supply chain. The automaker’s “Dream Factory” headquarters in Crewe, England is already carbon neutral, but Bentley’s latest numbers show how much of a decrease it has made in its overall environmental impact the past year alone.
Expand Expanding CloseThe world’s longest subsea cable will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK [update]
A 10.5 gigawatt (GW) solar and wind farm will be built in Morocco’s Guelmim-Oued Noun region, and it will supply the UK with clean energy via subsea cables. The twin 1.8 GW high voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cables will be the world’s longest.
Expand Expanding CloseCould this idea win over NIMBYs who oppose living near renewables?
As UK prime minister Boris Johnson is due to unveil his energy plan this week, a British cabinet minister made a suggestion yesterday on a news program that he thinks would win the support of communities who live near onshore wind farms. Could it work?
Expand Expanding CloseHow insulation and heat pumps could cut the UK’s – and other countries’ – need for Russian gas [Update]
As the global energy crunch deepens, thanks to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, new analysis from the nonprofit think tank Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) looks at how home insulation and heat pumps could reduce the UK’s need for Russian gas. The approach could certainly be applied in other countries, too.
Expand Expanding CloseThe UK’s offshore wind pipeline reaches 86 GW, sees a 60% increase in 12 months
The UK’s total pipeline of offshore wind projects has now reached 86 gigawatts (GW), according to new research published today by not-for-profit renewable energy trade association RenewableUK.
Expand Expanding Close2022 Nissan LEAF gets cosmetic updates but is still clinging to yesteryear’s CHAdeMO fast charging
Ahead of an opening of orders on March 1, the 2022 Nissan LEAF will arrive in the UK and Europe with a refreshed exterior look. The 2022 models will include new alloy wheels, Nissan brand badges, and new exterior color choices. However, not much else has changed compared to previous model year LEAFs, including the decision to stick with the lame duck CHAdeMO charging port.
Expand Expanding CloseEurope’s largest grid-connected battery storage facilities will be set up in Scotland
Toronto-headquartered global energy transition platform Amp Energy is going to build what will be known as the Scottish Green Battery Complex. They will be the two largest grid-connected battery storage facilities in Europe.
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