​Energy regulator Ofgem is investigating ScottishPower in a bid to determine if the supplier breached rules around its smart meter obligations.

​This week's EV World Congress saw a collection of the world's EV experts gather virtually to share their insight and views. Here, Current± ​has collated some of the key points discussed over the three day event.

Sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) continued to outperform 2019 in October, jumping 195% year-on-year.

​The Hyundai Motor Group has joined electric vehicle (EV) charging network IONITY as a strategic partner and shareholder.

An Electricity Margin Notice detailing a margin shortfall of 740MW was issued last night (3 November), although National Grid ESO has now said the margin has been restored to an "adequate level".

​Smart charging is to take centre stage of a new phase of SP Energy Networks’ (SPEN) Charge Project as it seeks participants.

The 2020 Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence Awards (EVIEs) ceremony, powered by eSmart Networks, which celebrated the achievements of the emobility sector in 2019 and 2020, can now be streamed on-demand.

Instavolt and Connected Kerb both won multiple awards, while Mayor of London was on hand to pick up the Public Transport Authority of the Year trophy at this year’s inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation & Excellence Awards, hosted by eSmart Networks.

​Big Six supplier EDF has teamed up with eco-heating technology brand Daikin to offer heat pumps to customers.

​Octopus Energy has acquired energy software company Upside Energy, establishing a new tech hub in Manchester in a move to make the UK the ‘Silicon Valley of Energy’.