Tier partners with Northvolt to equip e-scooters with greener batteries
European micromobility startup Tier has entered into a partnership with Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt to provide sustainable battery cells and…
18 Feb 2021
Cambridge GaN Devices raises $9.5m for energy-efficient transistors
A University of Cambridge spinout that replaces silicon in transistors with a more energy-efficient material has raised $9.5m in a Series A funding round. Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD) is developing…
17 Feb 2021
IBM commits to net-zero carbon emissions by 2030
Computing giant IBM has committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2030. IBM is one of 20 companies joining The Climate Pledge, which was set up by Amazon founder Jeff…
15 Feb 2021
Jaguar to sell electric cars only from 2025
UK automaker Jaguar Land Rover will only sell electric cars from 2025 as part of a new sustainability strategy. The company announced it would launch six “pure electric variants” during…
15 Feb 2021
UK government expands electric vehicle charging schemes
The UK government has expanded its electric vehicle charging schemes with new funding worth up to £50m. Announced by the Department for Transport, the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme, which provides…
25 Jan 2021
Shell to acquire EV charging company Ubitricity
Oil and gas giant Shell has announced it is acquiring electric vehicle (EV) charging company Ubitricity in a "significant step" for the EV market. German-based Ubitricity operates electric vehicle charging…
22 Dec 2020
Voi is testing wireless e-scooter charging with an Imperial College spin-out
Swedish micromobility startup Voi is exploring the potential of wireless charging for its fleets of e-scooters and e-bikes. The Stockholm-headquartered company is working with Bumblebee Power, an Imperial College London…