CHERY announces TIGGO 7 as its second SUV for UK market On July 17, CHERY UK announced that it will introduce the CHERY TIGGO 7 compact crossover SUV as its second SUV for the UK market. It will offer a choice of powertrains. The first is a 1.6-litre Turbocharged Direct Gasoline Injection (TDGI) engine, which produces 147 PS and 275 Nm of torque.  The CHERY TIGGO 7 Super Hybrid, the plug-in hybrid model, offers a total WLTP range of 745 miles, i...

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Bramble Energy, UK achieves 8.76 kW/L power density with printed circuit board fuel cell On July 17, Bramble Energy announced a major milestone in the development of its “Printed Circuit Board Fuel Cell” (PCBFC) technology, achieving an industry-leading volumetric power density of 8.76 kW/L. It outperforms the technical specifications targeted by its high-profile commercial partners.  Bramble’s PCBFC leverages the scalability and cost-effe...

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Mint Innovation, New Zealand secures GBP 8.1 million in funding to scale battery recycling technology in UK On July 17, clean tech innovator Mint Innovation announced that it has secured GBP 8.1 million in new funding to expand its technology platform for recovering lithium, nickel, and cobalt from end-of-life lithium-ion batteries. The project is being carried out in partnership with JLR, LiBatt Recycling (a subsidiary of Recyclus Group), and WM...

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Astemo to establish new EV inverter production line at Bolton plant, UK On July 17, Astemo announced that its UK subsidiary, Astemo UK Ltd., will establish a new production line for next-generation EV inverters at its Bolton plant in Greater Manchester, Northern England. The project has received approval under the UK Government’s Automotive Transformation Fund (ATF), with the production expected to begin in April 2027. With support from the ATF...

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Kia reveals EV4 Fastback pricing for UK On July 17, Kia revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new EV4 Fastback, a sleek, four-door electric saloon bodied sibling to the EV4, built on Kia’s Electric-Global Modular Platform. The Fastback measures 4,730 mm long, 1,860 mm wide, 1,480 mm high with a wheelbase of 2,820 mm. It is 300 mm longer and 5 mm lower than the EV4 in hatchback form. The vehicle features a long-range 81.4 kWh battery of...

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Cenex to assist UK Government for new Depot Charging Scheme On July 16, Cenex announced that it will assist the UK Government for the new Depot Charging Scheme (DCS) in partnership with Energy Saving Trust. This GBP 30 million investment is expected to support the installation of over 3,000 vans and 200 HGV chargepoints. This support includes designing assessment frameworks, developing cost benchmarks, guiding applicants on infrastructure, and pr...

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JLR partners with ev.energy to pilot smart EV charging in UK On July 17, JLR partnered with smart EV charging software platform ev.energy to promote more sustainable and cost-effective charging for its customers. As part of the collaboration, JLR is running a pilot program in the UK using 10 electric Jaguar I‑PACE vehicles to test the integration of ev.energy’s software. During the pilot, ev.energy’s software will connect with JLR’s vehi...

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GRIDSERVE, UK raises investment for high power charging infrastructure On July 15, GRIDSERVE secured GBP 100 million in new equity investment from its institutional shareholders. TPG, Infracapital, and Mitsubishi have committed capital to GRIDSERVE. Along with existing equity and debt, this will help GRIDSERVE expand high-power charging stations. GRIDSERVE is the most used network in the UK, and over half of EV drivers who have used public chargi...

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Government commits extra GBP 150 million for “Connected and Automated Mobility” On July 14, Zenzic-UK Ltd. announced that the UK Government has announced a further GBP 150 million to help grow the nation’s Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) industry. The CAM Pathfinder programme is aimed at addressing the challenges of bringing CAM vehicles to market and runs until 2030. It is delivered by the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicle...

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Jameel Motors and GAC form joint venture to launch electric vehicles in UK On July 16, Jameel Motors announced that it has signed a joint venture agreement with Chinese automaker GAC to distribute GAC’s electric vehicles (EVs) in the United Kingdom. GAC is known globally for its focus on safety, quality, innovation, and sustainability. The new joint venture will be one of the first of its kind in the UK with a Chinese automaker. It will be esta...

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Ilika, UK secures grant to develop 50Ah solid-state battery A-sample On July 15, Ilika announced that it has secured additional grant support to produce its first Goliath A-Sample solid-state batteries for automotive use. The funding comes from the newly launched Demonstrate fund, managed by the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC), in a 12-month, GBP 3 million collaboration programme, of which Ilika will receive GBP 1.25 million in grant funding....

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UK supports Ghana’s first fasteners manufacturing plant On July 14, the British High Commission to Ghana, in a social media post, stated that the British High Commissioner to Ghana visited Springs and Bolts in Kumasi, where UK-backed investment is powering Ghana’s first fasteners manufacturing plant and a new automotive hub. With support from the UK-funded Ghana Jobs and Economic (JET) Program, over 200 skilled jobs and regional exports are o...

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Blink Charging and Axxeltrova Capital partner to support charging infrastructure in UK On July 14, Blink Charging Co. announced that on June 20, 2025, it had entered a non-binding term sheet concerning its previously proposed GBP 100 million Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) with private equity firm Axxeltrova to support growth in EV charging development across the UK through the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) program. The SPV will faci...

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Tata Steel to build 3-million tons electric arc furnace (EAF) in Port Talbot, UK On July 14, Tata Steel announced a groundbreaking event for its electric arc furnace (EAF) facility in Port Talbot. This is part of a GBP 1.25 billion transformation to low-CO2 steelmaking, supported by a GBP 500 million investment from the UK Government. EAF will be commissioned at the end of 2027.  It is expected to reduce Port Talbot’s carbon emissions by appro...

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UK Government announces GBP 650 million Electric Car Grant scheme On July 15, the UK Government announced a GBP 650 million Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme. Supporting the manifesto commitment to phase out the sale of new gasoline and diesel cars by 2030, the ECG will back UK and other manufacturers, with eligibility dependent on the highest manufacturing sustainability standards.  Discounts up to GBP 3,750 will be available at the point of sale...

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Hero MotoCorp, India updates about its entry in Germany, France, Spain, and UK markets In its annual report, Hero MotoCorp announced its plans to enter the European and UK markets in the Q2 FY 2025-26 (ending September), as part of its broader global expansion strategy. The company is preparing for a phased entry, with a product portfolio aligned to the increasing demand for both internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicle (EV) models. ...

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Ionic Technologies, Ireland secures UK government funding to lead rare earth supply chain project On July 14, Ionic Rare Earths Limited (IonicRE) announced that its subsidiary, Ionic Technologies, has received UK Government funding for the next three years through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) Collaborate programme. This funding will help build a sustainable and independent UK supply chain for rare earth permanent magnets (REPM). Io...

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UK Government launches GBP 2.5 billion DRIVE35 program for automotive industry On July 13, the UK Government launched the GBP 2.5 billion DRIVE35 program to support the automotive industry. It will fund a wide spectrum of projects that help the transition to zero-emission vehicle manufacturing, targeting established high-volume manufacturing and multi-billion-pound gigafactories, all the way to start-ups, prototypes, and cutting-edge automotive i...

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UK announces investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure On July 11, the UK Government announced a GBP 63 million investment package for electric vehicle infrastructure to support home charging solutions, electrification of NHS vehicle fleets, and the installation of thousands of chargepoints at business depots across the country.  A GBP 25 million scheme will help local authorities to expand at-home EV charging, saving drivers up to ...

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Maserati unveils Mcpura supercar at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK On July 10, Maserati unveiled its new Mcpura supercar at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, UK. The model is an evolution of the MC20 model. The model comes with 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 Nettuno engine, which generates output of 630 hp and 720 Nm of torque. Its innovative Formula 1-inspired pre-chamber combustion system with twin spark plugs gives it great power and efficien...

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