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Transport will be the “hero sector” for decarbonisation over the next decade, Climage Change Committee (CCC) CEO Emma Pinchbeck says.

The same fast-tracked grid connections the government will enable for data centres and renewable energy generation should be afforded to transport depots, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.

US utility PG&E has launched a service which will allow more EV chargers to connect to the grid without waiting for grid capacity upgrades.

Utility Octopus Energy has launched a subscription model offering UK drivers ‘unlimited’ smart EV charging for £30 a month.

The latest statistics from automotive research firm New Automotive have revealed that plug in vehicles now make up around 30% of all new car registrations.

New figures from research consultancy Cornwall Insight have shown that EV drivers could save hundreds or even thousands each year depending on how and where they charge their vehicle.

UK-headquartered Zenobē is providing a CA$48 million (£26 million) debt financing facility to Canadian EV-as-a-Service provider 7Gen.

The leeway for hybrid EVs in the government’s updated ZEV mandate could see families spend over £1,000 more a year on driving.

In Current±'s first video interview, Viktors Nikolajevs, key account manager for EV charging at CTEK, which won Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year (C&I & Public) at the EVIEs 2024, shares what the award meant for the company.

Altilium has begun constructing its at-scale EV battery recycling facility, which will have integrated chemical refining capabilities, located in Plymouth, Devon.