Collection: Electric Vehicle Revolution
Browse news and features about the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in Oxford and across Oxfordshire, including the Oxfordshire Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, as well as from some of Oxfordshire’s key players in the EV industry, including EV manufacturers, EV battery technologies and infrastructure providers such as charging stations. From electrification of public transportation to the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure – Oxfordshire is ahead of the UK curve in its transition from petrol and diesel vehicles to cleaner, greener electric vehicles.
Covered Market traders take delivery of two electric cargo bikes ahead of ZEZ Pilot
The traders are taking part in a trial of electric cargo bikes with refrigerated capability for deliveries as preparation for the Zero Emission Zone Pilot in August.
Electric vehicle users can Park and Charge in Bicester as new hub opens
The Bicester site is the first of 24 council-owned car parks that will have an EV charging hub installed this year under the £5.2 million Park and Charge scheme.
Powerful electric vehicle EV charging superhub is heading to Oxford
The UK’s largest public EV charging hub of 38 fast and ultra-rapid chargers will deliver 100% renewable energy to EV drivers day and night.
Arrival and Uber to collaborate on electric car for ride-hailing industry
The Arrival Car will be designed to be an affordable, purpose-built electric vehicle for ride-hailing and will be designed in partnership with Uber drivers.
OXIS Energy set to make solid-state Lithium-Sulfur cell technology a reality
The Culham Science Centre based company is set to deploy Solid-State Lithium-Sulfur (Li-S) cell and battery systems to its clients and partners worldwide by Autumn 2021.
Arrival and Origin Global expand to take high-spec logistics hub in Bicester
The high-specification units – with strong sustainability credentials designed to incorporate a ‘carbon zero’ specification – attracted a high calibre of potential tenants.
New electric scooter hire scheme for Oxford to be launched with Voi
Residents in the Headington area of Oxford will soon be able to rent an e-scooter as part of a trial to allow residents to both travel in a socially distanced manner and cut carbon emissions.
Oxford and Coventry set to be UK’s first all-electric bus cities
The cities are developing business cases in an England-wide competition to switch an entire town or city’s bus fleet to electric vehicles.
Electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival to list on NASDAQ stock exchange
Arrival, the company creating electric vehicles with its game-changing technologies has announced it is to float on the New York-based NASDAQ stock exchange.
Bicester-based EAV has revealed the latest design of its zero-emissions taxi
Bicester-based micro-mobility manufacturer, Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV), has revealed the latest design in its range of lightweight, zero-emissions, urban commercial taxi.
Pedal power: Asda supermarket trials Bicester-based Electric Assisted Vehicle
Asda has trialed Bicester-based Electric Assisted Vehicle, allowing customers to receive their weekly food shop with zero carbon emissions.
Banbury-based electric vehicle company Arrival raises $118M investment
Arrival, the banbury-based technology company focused on commercial electric vehicles announced it has raised $118 million from funds managed by BlackRock.