installHUB - Weekly Round Up

Ford Motor Co (F.N) said on Wednesday it will boost spending on electric vehicles to $50 billion.

Hyundai lines up 17 models and new platform in £12bn EV push.

Elon Musk reacts to Lucid Motors.

StoreDot has a ten year plan and, at the end of it, wants to reduce charging times for 100 miles of range down to around two minut es. 

Electric vehicle (EV) terms have been added by iVendi to its online search.

AA Driving School have added 100 electric cars for learners.

The founders of Deliveroo, Zapp and TIER have invested in London-based electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Bonnet in a (£4m) funding round led by Lightspeed.

The EV maker  RIVIAN has raised their prices. 

WiTricity, the leader and pioneer in wireless charging for electric vehicles ,  announced plans to offer an aftermarket wireless charging upgrade package for owners of select EV models, 

The Tesla Model Y just snagged the top EV title on car shopping site Cars.com.

Cupra plots EV range expansion and substantial sales increase.

Spanish performance brand Cupra plans to double its global sales and expand its bespoke EV line-up.

ChargePoint has a different business model than other networks, opting to install chargers at various locations.

Environmentalist, TV presenter and author Philippa Forrester has joined forces with Hendy Group and its Hendy EV brand to help guide customers towards an electric future on the road.

MG has teased a new electric vehicle, ahead of its debut later this year.

New figures show the growing disparity between the relative success of electric vehicle (EV) charging device grant schemes.

GoEve aims to transform global EV charging infrastructure by allowing multiple vehicles to be charged from a single power source, 

ChargerHelp, a startup that services and repairs EV charging stations in nearly a dozen states. 

 ZipCharge has announced that its portable electric vehicle (EV) charger – the ZipCharge Go.
 
The UK car industry has called for a watchdog to oversee electric car charging prices and the availability of charge points (SMMT) said. 

FlexGen Power Systems has launched an electric vehicle charging solution combining its energy management system (EMS) platform and battery energy storage. 

Lunaz has sold out of EV restomods for two years! 

Renault CFO Delbos steps down to steer its Mobilize EV brand. 

Ultra-Fast EV Charging Is Actually Cheaper Than Slower Versions! 

Land Rover specialist Twisted has revealed an electric version of the classic Defender fitted with a bespoke modular powertrain built from the ground up. 

Mercedes-Benz is releasing an EV charger that has more smart features than your average wallbox. 

UK electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Britishvolt has secured a £40m investment. 

DeLorean it getting resurrected to claim its place in the world of EVs. 

lithium price rockets nearly 500% in a year amid electric vehicle rush.

Smart #1 Is Really The Name Of This New Crossover EV the joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and Geely for the reorganized Smart brand. 

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 has nabbed itself yet another award, as one of several electric vehicles named by the car sales site Autotrader in its annual “Best New Cars” list.

Bosch to spend (£1.6bn) to reskill workers in EV tech.

Vauxhall has entered a new partnership with parking provider JustPark to help people find convenient charging locations near their home.

In Ireland Transport Minister Eamon Ryan has announced the re-opening of the very successful electric vehicle taxi scheme.

Vitality has launched an  (EV) salary sacrifice scheme with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS). 

Polestar, the Swedish premium EV startup backed by Volvo, will join the crowd of automakers pitching EVs during the Super Bowl. 

DF Capital has launched an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Vehicles. 

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Jaguar will get its own EV platform under Jaguar Land Rover's Reimagine electrification plan.

Osprey is driving EV charging growth in the UK.

Max Chilton has joined McMurtry Automotive as head development.

Ford starts 2022 with its highest EV sales numbers to date.

Mining giant Glencore and electric vehicle (EV) battery startup Britishvolt will jointly develop a new UK battery recycling plant.

BP Pulse has opened its new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Gatwick’s Q-Park parking facility. 

General Motors Co on Tuesday said it will spend more than the $35 billion previously planned through 2025.

Norway’s stunning new EV numbers of new car sales in all electric.

Continental may be a name that auto enthusiasts mainly associate with tires, but that could change in the very near future.

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New Range Rover PHEV brings 70-mile EV range for £103,485.

The Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance has confirmed a €23 billion (£19bn) investment in electrification over the next five years.

First ever electric Bentley is coming in 2025, with plenty more to follow.

Mini will offer factory EV conversions for its classic models as part of its Mini Recharged effort.

Electric vehicle maker Simple Energy has teamed up with global technology leader 

Siemens to drive digital transformation in EV space.

Nio is also delivering the goods,  10,900 EVs in Novemberand another 10,500 in December. 

General Motors Co (GM.N) said on Wednesday it would hire more than 8,000 new technical staff this year.

Coventry now best place to own EV in the UK, overtaking Sunderland.

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VW Teases ID Buzz Reborn Electric Microbus, Says Coming Soon.
 
Tesla stock could slump due to legacy automaker. 

Rimac Technology, the Rimac Group's engineering division, will become a standalone entity dedicated to developing EV technology. 

The Electric Car Scheme has launched in the UK as a new salary sacrifice provider offering electric vehicles (EVs). 

Focus is increasingly being put on the accessibility of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints, with the AA now joining the calls for improvements. 

Number of public EV chargers in UK rises by 37%. 

Tesla's supercharger network is transforming for all EV owners. 

“the new Fiat Panda” as Stellantis targets the bottom end of the booming electric car market. 

General Motors announced plans to manufacture mobile power generators using its Hydrotec-branded hydrogen fuel cells. 

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The Volkswagen Group’s latest sales figures reveal increasing global demand for electric cars. 

Former Top Gear presenter Quentin Willson has launched FairCharge to debunk the “urban myths” of EV ownership.

Peugeot has confirmed the battery-electric variants of its 308 hatchback and SW estate will be more powerful.

Lloyds has partnered with Zoom EV to offer discounted charging and accident management services to new electric vehicle (EV) buyers.

American EV start-up Rivian has filed a new trademark, testing the waters for a potential electric bicycle.

Lucid Group Inc. intends to build an electric-vehicle factory in Saudi Arabia by 2025. 

Shell has converted one of its fuel stations in Fulham into an EV charging hub, replacing the petrol and diesel pumps with ultra-rapid chargers.

Veolia to open new EV battery recycling plant in UK. 

EV-Comply have launched a brand new help and support facility which can be accessed directly through users with new increased capacity of online training sessions to ensure all new clients can get up and running as quickly as possible. 

Honda is set to launch a new EV brand in China this year.

Michigan battery technology company Our Next Energy  claims to have battery powered an electric vehicle for 752 miles without recharging.

Chrysler's future-looking Airflow concept has become reality.

 Japanese entertainment giant Sony Group Corporation is planning to launch an electric vehicle (EV) arm this spring, as a step towards commercially launching an electric SUV.

 Startups to watch this year…Tesla, Rivian,Lucid,Fisker,Polestar,VinFast,Canoo.

 Mercedes-Benz has unveiled VISION EQXX prototype which it says can go (621 miles) per charge.

Zap-Map, has revealed that EV drivers are ‘highly satisfied’ with their decision to purchase a zero emission car.

It has been an absolute pleasure to interview some of the leading members in the EV industry on our podcast, 

Here’s a small compilation of just some of our many chats this year! 

Featuring… 

Sam Clarke | Chief Vehicle Officer | GRIDSERVE®

Nick Tucker – Owner of EV wales and EV Tower. 

Jordan Farley Artisan Electrics

Mike Lanigan Head of Operations Moixa

Nick Leslie Head of Climate Action Now SBC 

Sophie Adams Head of Consumer Experience, OZEV

Paul Kirby head of EV & LCV at Vanarama 

A huge thank you to all our guests this year who have taken the time out to join us, we really appreciate it! 

And a huge thank you to every company working hard to move the industry forward.