British Gas offers ‘cheapest’ UK EV charging prices
British Gas has announced the launch of its Hive SmartCharge service which boasts of providing the “cheapest” electric vehicle (EV) charge price in the UK.
InstaVolt, Plugsurfing partner to develop additional EV chargers
EV charging network InstaVolt has partnered with Plugsurfing to develop an additional 1,400 chargers across the UK and Europe.
MFG to install 800 ultra-rapid EV chargers across acquired Morrisons forecourts
The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has announced a £2.5 billion agreement with Morrisons to acquire 337 petrol forecourts as it looks to install 800 150kW chargepoints in five years.
‘Big expansion’ in battery manufacturing essential to global net zero goals, BloombergNEF says
The amount invested in energy storage soared globally during 2023, while battery manufacturing will require the biggest share of spending among clean energy technologies by 2030 to achieve net zero.
LG Energy Solution predicts 30% growth in battery demand for global ESS market in 2024
Global demand for batteries for energy storage system (ESS) applications will grow 30% during this year, with the US leading the charge, LG Energy Solution has predicted.
OVO completes acquisition of EV charging consumer app Bonnet
OVO has completed the acquisition of electric vehicle (EV) charging consumer app Bonnet.
Monta raises £68 million Series B funding, as it targets 80% UK growth
EV charging operating platform Monta has announced the close of its €80 million (£68.1 million) Series B funding round as it eyes 80% growth in the UK market.
FirstGroup secures £150 million for 1,000 zero-emission bus fleet
FirstGroup, a private sector transport operator, has secured a £150 million green finance facility led by Lloyds Bank to add 1,000 zero-emission buses to its UK fleet network.
£2.1 million partnership brings extra 120 EV chargers for Redditch & Bromsgrove
Zest reach £2.1 million partnership agreement with Redditch and Bromsgrove councils for additional 120 EV chargers in 15-20-year deal.
Octopus Energy, Gett partner on EV charging for London black cabs
Energy supplier Octopus Energy has announced its partnership with UK black cab app Gett to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging to 4,000 electric taxis.
