Author: Harding Greenwood
Harding Greenwood
Harding Greenwood is an EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering global developments in electric vehicle technology, battery innovation, charging infrastructure, and the evolving clean mobility industry across major international markets. He holds a degree in Media and Communication Studies and, outside of work, enjoys weekend landscape sketching, casual rowing, and collecting classic automotive brochures.
StoreDot, the leading innovator in extreme fast charging battery technology for EVs, has teamed up with Circulor, a top-tier provider of supply chain traceability solutions, to monitor the origins and carbon footprint of the raw materials utilized in the production of its battery cells. The goal is to ensure ethical and sustainable sourcing practices. As StoreDot aims to revolutionize EV charging with its cutting-edge technology that can charge an EV for 100 miles in just five minutes by 2024, the company is also committed to sustainability. By collaborating with Circulor, StoreDot can gain full visibility into its battery supply chains…
Toyota announces plans to manufacture hybrid vehicles and batteries in Turkey. The second-gen Toyota C-HR, set to be offered as both a hybrid and plug-in hybrid, will be produced at the Sakarya facility, which will also be the automaker’s first European plant with a battery production line. The new battery assembly line at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Turkey (TMMT) is expected to have an annual capacity of 75,000 units and is set to begin operations in December 2023, creating 60 jobs. The investment in the facility, which will also require adaptation of other production facilities, is estimated to be 317 million…
Valladolid, Spain is transitioning to more sustainable public transportation with the arrival of 11 18-meter Irizar e-mobility ie tram. These electric buses, purchased at a cost of around 12 million euros, will serve the Barrio España-Covaresa line and symbolize local operator Auvasa’s commitment to modernize and rejuvenate its fleet. Seven of the 11 buses have already arrived and bring the average age of Auvasa’s fleet down to 9.2 years old. The Irizar e-buses are equipped with state-of-the-art battery technology and dual charging systems for overnight charging in storage. With a capacity of 105 passengers, including two wheelchair areas, and four…
Wolftank Group, an Austrian energy and environmental solution company, has partnered with Italian public transport operator TPER to set up TPH2, a joint venture for hydrogen refueling systems in Bologna. The new venture will provide integrated hydrogen refueling systems for Bologna’s public transport fleet of 127 fuel cell buses by 2026. In December of last year, TPER placed a large order for fuel cell buses in Bologna, part of a 90 million euro project to replace diesel buses with hydrogen-powered vehicles. TPH2, owned 51% by TPER and 49% by Wolftank Italy subsidiary HGeneration, will manage the hydrogen refueling infrastructure and…