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2 weeks ago | evmagazine.com | Charlie King

Is EV Growth Testing The National Grid’s Energy Transition? National Grid is investing heavily in transforming its electricity networks across the UK and US, directing US$76bn over five years towards clean energy systems. The aim is to enable the shift to renewables, electrified transport and low-carbon power. But despite this large investment, the group sees a rise in emissions across all three main reporting categories.

2 weeks ago | evmagazine.com | Charlie King

JLR is expanding its supply chain capabilities by appointing 50 new specialists focused entirely on material traceability and supply chain mapping. The move comes as the company continues to push forward with plans to produce its next generation of pure EVs by 2030, across all of its brands. The team’s role is clear: improve visibility across every link in JLR’s global supply chains and ensure resilience in the face of increasing geopolitical instability.

3 weeks ago | evmagazine.com | Chloe Williment

Electric trucks can now come with rechargeable batteries, zero emissions and lower noise levels. These features make them well suited to both city streets and country roads. A partnership between global logistics operator Kuehne+Nagel and Milence, the company developing Europe’s largest public charging network for trucks, aims to move attention away from what electric freight cannot yet do and towards what it already can.

3 weeks ago | evmagazine.com | Jasmin Jessen

According to EY, 70% of business customers are now placing more emphasis on energy priorities as EVs and electrification become a central component of their strategic objectives. With the rise of EV fleet adoption, paired with increased demands from data centres and artificial intelligence, there is a marked increase in electricity demand for businesses. EY has detailed actions that energy providers can take to turn growing business energy demand into prosperity.

4 weeks ago | evmagazine.com | James Darley

Toyota is pursuing an ambitious rollout of electrified vehicles across hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric platforms. The Japanese automotive giant, long synonymous with hybrid technology through its iconic Prius, is now hoping to position itself as the industry's most comprehensive provider of alternative powertrains. With 32 electrified models currently available across its Toyota and Lexus brands in the US, the company claims to offer more electrified options than any other manufacturer.