batteries

Battery assessments before purchase key to EV buyers

New research has revealed that nearly all buyers of used electric vehicles believe independent battery assessments are important before making a purchase. The study found that 87% of motorists think a […]

New EV battery passport due in 2027

New regulations will be introduced in 2027 requiring vehicle manufacturers to prove the origins of raw materials used in electric vehicle batteries. The new ‘electric battery passport’ will apply to […]

Chinese manufacturer set for £1bn UK investment

Chinese electric vehicle battery manufacturer EVE Energy could invest over £1bn in a new gigafactory near Coventry that would create up to 6,000 jobs in the region. The site would […]

VWG UK signs EV battery recycling deal

Volkswagen Group UK has signed an agreement with battery recycling experts Ecobat to collect and recycle electric vehicle (EV) batteries. As part of the deal, Ecobat will collect EV batteries […]

SYNETIQ signs innovative EV battery deal

Vehicle salvage, dismantling, and recycling company SYNETIQ has agreed a new collaboration to develop sustainable solutions for EV batteries at the end of their life. The IAA company is working […]

Boost for green jobs with new Fortescue site

Fortescue has delivered a major boost to jobs, manufacturing, and green energy in the United Kingdom with the opening of a new state-of-the-art technical innovation centre in Kidlington. The new […]

AI to accelerate EV adoption

Automotive engineers using artificial intelligence can reduce battery testing by up to 70%. This is according to Richard Ahlfeld, CEO and founder of AI software provider Monolith. He explained how […]

Fortescue expands UK battery production capabilities

Fortescue is significantly expanding its battery and electric powertrain production operations in the UK with the announcement of an additional state-of-the-art facility in Oxfordshire, creating more than 120 jobs. Fortescue […]

Synetiq calls for industry-wide EV strategy

Synetiq is calling for a collaborative industry approach to identify a solution for safe recycling of EV batteries within the next 12-24 months. This is after it reported a tenfold […]

EV repairs slower and more costly

A new study from Activate Group has found that key-to-key times for EV and hybrid vehicles are up to 16% longer than vehicles with combustion engines. This is based on […]

Plans revealed for UK’s largest Gigafactory

Plans to develop the largest battery gigafactory in the UK have been unveiled. The site in Coventry will create up to 6,000 highly skilled jobs directly as well as thousands […]