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First electric Urban Air Port secures UK government backing; eVTOL hub

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Air-One is a world-first fully-operational hub for future electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft—such as cargo drones and air taxis—to be launched in Coventry (UK) later this year. Cities across the UK and many more globally have already expressed an interest in installing an Urban Air Port.

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Ricardo supporting Active Response trial to unlock grid capacity for electric vehicles

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Ricardo is supporting a trial run by UK Power Networks into using smart grid technology to unlock spare capacity for increased electric vehicle use—maximizing the power available from existing infrastructure while avoiding costly network reinforcement or substation replacement. By 2030 it is anticipated that there will be up to 1.9

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BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps

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They’ve been conveniently sited in commercial complexes, bus stops, and industrial parks. According to data from the Southern Power Grid Shenzhen Power Supply Bureau, Shenzhen’s EV charging volume reached 670 million kilowatt-hours in Q1 2024, an 11% increase year-over-year. The city of 12.5 Get started here. –

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Smart Charging: How AI and IoT are Transforming EV Charging

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By embracing AI and IoT, we can ensure that the EV charging infrastructure evolves from merely a network of charging points to an intelligent system that enhances the EV ownership experience, supports grid stability, and propels us toward a more sustainable future.

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CARB approves Electrify America’s second $200M investment in California

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Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers: car share, taxis, and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers. However, the cost and complexity of installing home charging can be a barrier to ZEV adoption for some buyers, especially in low-income communities.

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Electrify America announces $200M Cycle 2 zero emission vehicle investment plan for California

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Electrify America also will invest in DCFC stations specifically targeting shared mobility drivers: car share, taxis and transportation networking company (TNC) drivers. However, the cost and complexity of installing home charging can be a barrier to ZEV adoption for some buyers, especially in low-income communities.

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UK TSB Awards 7M for Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Technology Demonstrator Projects

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The aim of the project is to build, install, operate and demonstrate a 10 kW Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cell Combined Heat & Power system in a high profile demonstration programme to accelerate the development and potential for commercial exploitation in large domestic (multi-dwelling) and light commercial applications.

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