installHUB - Weekly Round Up

France opens first electric vehicle battery gigafactory.

As U.S. Races Ahead, Europe Frets About Battery Factory Subsidies.

Research finds 30,000 tonnes of end-of-life EV batteries at risk by 2030 in Australia.

bp pulse is upgrading the charging network across its home of Milton Keynes. 

Tesla will allow Ford cars to plug in at 12,000 sites starting next spring. Tesla earlier announced plans to invite other EV brands to use at least 7,500 charging locations by the end of 2024. 

The Range Rover Velar will be re-launched as an electric vehicle (EV) as part of a wider overhaul of JLR's line-up.

The three brands every shopper should consider first are Tesla, Kia/Hyundai, and Mercedes.

Ford offering flexible EV leases to Uber drivers.

Solar energy is forecast to be the world’s largest single source of electricity by 2027. 

Plans to build a solar farm said to power 10,000 homes in Worcestershire have been revealed by Tyler Hill Renewables.

Scientists break world record for solar power window material.

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Radius, the global mobility and connectivity leader headquartered in Crewe, announced a £10 million investment into its EV division, Radius Charge.

According to analysis from Autovista the average retained value in April for a used electric car after 3 years and 36,000 miles is 47.6% of its new cost. 

Telford to get 70 more electric vehicle charging points.

Everrati reveals new EV 'inspired by' 911 ST.

The Porsche Taycan is the second car to adopt Apple Maps’ EV Routing feature.

Spain, Sweden and Belgium: The European countries setting new wind and solar records.

Experts warned that solar storms can pose a threat to power grids as well as satellites orbiting Earth such as GPS.from the University of Reading. 

First Solar the most recent news from the US-based company is that it has bought Evolar AB, 

Could space-based solar power finally be in reach?

Battery gigafactory deal with Jaguar Land Rover could be imminent.

Panasonic plans multiple new battery factories in North America by 2030.

France will spend €500m a year on tax credits for wind and solar power, heat pumps and batteries funded by a tax rise on carbon-intensive fuels.

Work under way at Peterborough College to raise funds for £12 million Centre for Green Technology.

GreenTech, the international horticultural trade fair, is set to experience significant growth this year with 525 stands. 

The UK government announces over £65 million investment to help speed up the development of new green technologies.

 Electric vehicle (EV) charging company char.gy is aiming to develop a 100,000 strong network of chargers by 2030, as it changes CEO. 

Law now states that home chargers have to be smart chargers. 

Renault is working on an entry-level, affordable electric vehicle that will cost less than $25,000 when it debuts sometime in 2027. 

Swedish start-up Luvly has created this: it is called the Luvly O concept and it is essentially a kit car, an electric vehicle which comes flat pack! 

Book a tour of a Dutch greenhouse during the GreenTech 2023. 

Researchers at the Italian Institute of Technology in Milan recently created probably the world’s first battery that is safe to ingest and entirely made of food-grade materials. 

Bentley will import the “W12 of batteries” it needs to begin its electrification era in 2026. 

Environmental Audit Committee and solar industry urge Energy Secretary to tackle barriers hampering roll out of solar capacity in UK. 

Watford council to install 1,000 solar panels by end of year. 

A study by the University of Évora  concludes that floating photovoltaic solar energy has the capacity to exceed the national target defined in the National Energy and Climate Plan 2030 for Portugal.

As we celebrate here in the UK the Coronation Ceremony to see His Majesty King Charles III crowned alongside The Queen Consort, we've decided to have a little history celebration of our own! 

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Germany's Bosch Group has agreed to buy key assets of California chip manufacturer TSI Semiconductors.

2023 Shelby Mustang Mach-E GT Debuts.

North Yorkshire Council to make EV charging points available to all.

Demand for electric cars is booming, with sales expected to leap 35% this year.

Number of UK homes installing rooftop solar panels highest in over seven years.

Italian farmers saving an ancient fruit with solar power.

Huge UK solar farm the size of 86 football pitches rejected. 

Project Fortress in Kent forecast to generate renewable power for 100,000 homes begins.

East of England Co-op adopts green tech to cut road fleet emissions.

The Albanese government will impose a fuel efficiency standard on new cars and encourage electric vehicle uptake.

Renault Considers Reviewing EV Prices.

2025 Jaguar EV to be £100,000 four-door GT with 430-mile range.

EV start-up Zeekr confirms X and 001 cars to go on sale in Europe.

There will be solar-powered dance music stages at French festivals this summer. 

The Group of Seven rich nations on Sunday set big new collective targets for solar power and offshore wind.

Plans approved to erect 45 solar panels on land in Rossendale.

European Space Agency probes futuristic space-based solar power plants.

The UK is continuing to look at prospective avenues to lessen their dependence on the global supply chain for critical metals and minerals.

 This week we're talking to Thomas Armstrong from HEVO. 

Founded in 2011 by Jeremy McCool with a mission to eliminate global reliance on fossil fuels by accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles. It quickly became clear that a charging technology that creates a seamless experience for drivers and the electric grid would be critical for achieving this outcome. The HEVO team spent nearly a decade on developing a cost competitive, third-party certified, manufacturable, and highly efficient wireless EV charging product suite. Tom tells us all about their partnership with Stellantis alongside other known manufacturers and how they landed the biggest EV charging contract in NYC!

https://hevo.com/about.html 

Chinese EV Brand HiPhi To Launch In Europe This Year With New Model.

Waitrose staff will now have exclusive access to electric vehicle charging points following the launch of a newly constructed hub at the grocer’s Bracknell depot.

Dime-Sized Battery Is a Step Toward an EV With a 1,000-Mile Range.

VW ID. Buzz Gets Solar Roof Panels From ABT For Extra Range.

French startup offers ‘manual’ solar tracker for residential PV systems.

Cranfield University has announced the first six successful applicants to its Green Future Investments Ltd:

Lambda Energy

SAGES London: 

Bluemethane

ManholeMetrics

TaiSan Motors Ltd

Nium

Japan's Daikin Picks Manchester, UK as Test Bed for Green Tec.

Dealers could unlock up to £27 million of additional revenue by selling home chargers with electric vehicles.

The First Lamborghini EV Will Be A 2+2 Grand Tourer.

How Solar Roofs Are Being Used to Power Electric Cars.

Michael Gove approves solar farm the size of 75 football.

A LARGE property fire involving roof solar panels was tackled by numerous firefighters in a residential road. 

 NASA-enabled AI Predictions May Give Time to Prepare for Solar Storms.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt took a swipe at Joe Biden as he unveiled the Government’s response to the US’ multibillion-dollar investment in green technology.

Fairphone is a social enterprise company that designs and produces smartphones with a lower environmental impact.