installHUB - Weekly Round Up

 Toyota to invest $35 billion into battery-powered EVs and roll out 30 models by 2030.
 
Ford launches new EV charging project to help commercial customers go electric. 
 
Hyundai has confirmed that the smaller battery capacity (58.2 kWh) version of the Ioniq 5 will be launched in the U.S. 

Audi Built Ken Block This S1 Hoonitron EV For The Next Gymkhana
The one-off drift car's styling is an homage to the 1987 Audi S1 Quattro Pikes Peak. 

Nissan reveals one-off Bluebird EV to mark UK factory anniversary 
First car to enter production at Sunderland 35 years ago is reborn with Leaf electric drivetrain.

Barnet Council to embark on £4.65m EV chargepoint rollout.

Toyota Previews a Baby Land Cruiser EV SUV.

Polestar, Volvo's electric-vehicle subsidiary, announced plans to add three new models to its lineup in the next few years. 

Fleet Evolution is working with Aston University on a research project to investigate drivers’ perceptions around electric vehicles (EVs).
 
WiCET (Wireless Charging of Electric Taxis). The trial, which is the first of its kind in the UK, is being funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).

 The Efixx awards are a new initative to celebrte the people and business powering the electrical revolution our CEO Stephen smith will be a judge and you can enter online - www.awards.efixx.co.uk

This week we spoke to Aaron Wolstow - Director at Doncaster Cables, the largest British owned general wiring manufacturer in the UK.

They have been manufacturing cables since 1984 with over 1000 years of direct cable manufacturing experience.

Aaron told us all about their latest invention (EV Ultra) and how that’s changing the EV install game along with an exclusive! 

https://www.doncastercables.com/

 New Honda CEO Announces Big Change of EV Strategy. 

Zero Labs Automotive focus on the electrified rebirth of existing vehicles!

 Work kicks off at 'UK's largest' public EV charging hub. 

DETROIT -- Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said external pressure on automakers. 

Hennessey to launch 2400bhp six-wheeler EV in 2026. 

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is aiming to publish a national map showing street-by-street demand for EV kerbside charging. 

UK will require new homes to have EV chargers starting in 2022.

 Back to the future as Milk Floats return to EVs! 

A UK-first (EV) dynamic charging hub has opened in Wolverhampton from Osprey’s using Kempower chargers. 

Your electric car could become a virtual power plant. 

 This week we spoke to Jordan Farley from Artisan Electrics - https://artisanelectrics.co.uk/ 

He told us all about his YouTube channel and his future plans for the business - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYJhbsrC1bvVWzgUq83K4A 

This week we're talking... 

Hyundai is hoping for a range over 300 miles, and offers 350kW charging.

Mullen has given a rapid electric compact SUV its debut at the Los Angeles motor show.

Kia Unveils Concept EV9 With Range Of Up To 300 Miles.

US President Joe Biden has called on the Federal Trade Commission to investigate “potentially illegal conduct” 
 
 Connected Kerb joins Zap-Pay EV charging payment interoperability platform.
 
 Audi RS6 E-tron due as 600bhp EV performance estate.
 
 Wallbox Pulsar Plus Can Now Use Solar Energy To Charge Your EV.
 
 Mattel promoted a new toy Barbie EV car at the LA Auto Show.

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Green Finance Institute outlines funding needs for 2030 EV switch. 

20 best and worst places to drive an EV revealed  revealed as part of a new study by CarFinance247, 

Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk disclosed in a filing on Wednesday that he had sold shares of the electric-car maker.

Major car firms fail to back COP26 EV pledge.

Hyundai full electric Ioniq 5 lands another major car of the year award.

Electric vehicle company Rivian is set to go public Wednesday.

Connected Kerb, the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure company, has announced plans to install 190,000 public on-street EV chargers, worth up to £1.9bn, by 2030.

Motor Fuel Group opens first all-EV charging station.

Renault hits the market with a new EV.

This week we're talking...

VW expands its electric vehicle offerings with the ID.5 electric SUV.

Toyota announces the bZ4X: the carmaker’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. 

VW teases new ID.BUZZ electric minibus ahead of launch.

Wall Street firm ranks the top 3 Chinese electric vehicle stocks.

UK Plugin EV Share Above 23% In October, Up 1.9x YoY.

BMW’s fully electric car sales on track to double this year, but still way short of Tesla.

Hyundai Seven concept EV is a pixel-packed SUV with an interior that looks like a home.

IGA offers members second round of subsidised EV training.

Shell Recharge Solutions: Energy giant rebrands its EV charging networks.

ZipCharge reveals ‘portable’ electric car charging station.

Elon Musk richer than any billionaire ever after gaining $36 billion in a day on Hertz order!
 
 Mercedes-Benz EQC is a monumental EV debut.
 
 EV Adoption Spreads With 1 in 4 Globally ‘Very Likely’ to Buy EV as Next Car according to AlixPartners.
 
 UK electric vehicle charge-point provider InstaVolt has picked Eseye cellular IoT technology for its UK charger network.
 
 Indian start-up firm reveals "world's lightest EV"
 
 EV owners invited to a demonstraion event with Charge Fairy where they will charge your EV for FREE! - For more information visit www.evexpress.co.uk/events 
 
Amazon invests in EV charging start-up and other climate technologies.
 
A new survey commissioned by electric fuel card provider Paua has found that 40% of fleets do not use any public electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
 
 

This week we're talking ... 

New Coventry EV battery factory planned to open in 2025

Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport continue to pursue investment opportunities with battery manufacturers from around the globe.

Elon Musk’s strategy of using a less expensive, more practical battery is now being rolled out globally. Getting more cars on the road faster ultimately will win the EV race.

VW ID.4 Sets Record For Longest Journey By EV In A Single Country.

By May 2021, nearly 260,000 pure-electric cars and 535,000 plug-in models, including PHEVs according to a report on EV charging.

The Uk needs to double daily installs of chargers from now on to meet EV demand.

While EV adopters are currently paying through the nose for the vehicle itself – the average price according to Autotrader is £49,377. 

West Yorkshire breaks record for highest number of rapid EV chargers.

Addison Lee teams up with tech firm JustPark in EV push. 

Gulf Oil on Thursday launched a range of e-fluids for Hybrid and (EV) passenger cars. 

Australia’s most generous EV support package passed into law.

UK to invest £620m in EV transition as part of net zero plan. 

Israeli ‘foldable’ electric cars to make debut as emergency response vehicles.

Electric vehicle subscription service Onto has launched its debut TV campaign on Channel 4 and Sky following its $175m investment drive. 

This week we’re talking…

Major carmakers like Volkswagen ,and Stellantis have been racing to secure battery cell supplies.

Ford to deploy ‘angels’ to troubleshoot busted EV chargers.

Tesla and Chinese automakers expanding into Europe have pushed the Volkswagen Group to accelerate plans to convert its main plant in Wolfsburg. 

Average monthly exports of cars from the EU into the UK dropped a third in the first five months of 2021.

Spain to seek $1.5B loan from EU recovery fund for EV plan.

Electric vehicle drivers could save £360 a year by charging their vehicles more efficiently using cheap off-peak energy, according to new research from EV comparison website, Love My EV.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly in a row with transport secretary Grant Shapps over EV’s.

UK’s EV charging network failing to provide equal access for disabled drivers

Lake District National Park has installed a network of 28 electric vehicle charging points across its locations.

Electric circuit: the UK's first EV-only track day happened this week!