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British Volt Announces R&D HQ In The UK

Britishvolt, the UK’s foremost investor in advanced battery technologies, has announced the intention to site its new global headquarters in the West Midlands. The new facility, sited in the heartland of the UK automotive industry, […]

Technology

JERA Testing Back-Up Battery Power Systems, Using IoT Data

From natural weather events to cyber attacks, there can be many reasons why large commercial or residential buildings suddenly lose power. That can mean serious problems for those buildings and the people who live in […]

Insurance Brokers

As Councils & Govt Hint at Petrol Car Ban, Classic Owners are Going Electric

The UK government is committed to banning petrol and diesel cars sometime in the 2030s and many Councils are already talking about banning non-electric vehicles from urban areas. All that, and the decline of petrol/diesel […]

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Are Electric Bikes on Your Insurance Brand Radar? They Should Be

In a future where city centre access for vehicles is being restricted by tolls like the London ULEZ charge, will the `last mile’ delivery solution become electric cargo bikes? Maybe so, and one way to […]

Insurance & Reinsurance

The Future of Driving?`OK Honda, Find Me Some Yorkshire Tea!’

Honda are keen to embrace the new world of totally connected cars, and so have announced today that all forthcoming models will feature advanced connectivity technologies.  There’s in-car WiFi, simpler touchscreen dashboards, EV charging status […]

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E-bike Regulation Change in NI is Set to Kickstart Insurance Demand

A Northern Ireland comparison website is set to offer insurance for e-bike users after a proposed change to the law which will boost the use of electric bikes in the province. Compare NI believes that Stormont’s […]

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Will Battery Chargers in Car Parks & Malls Boost EV Take-Up?

VW say that a network of fast charging points for electric cars could be installed much quicker than previously thought, using battery tech, rather than setting up a netowork of domestic chargers all connected to […]