Latest Electric Vehicles News

Metaverse Operations, Autonomous EVs and the Digital Economy

SITA's new report examines 12 emerging transport megatrends that will significantly morph the travel landscape by 2033.

France: Clermont-Ferrand Deploys First Fully Electric De-Icing Vehicle

VINCI Airports has announced that Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport has become the first airport to deploy a fully electric de-icing vehicle…

Electric Aircraft Charging Stations to be Installed at Ile-de-France Airports

TotalEnergies, Groupe ADP and the FFA will install charging stations for electric aircraft at airfields in the Paris Ile-de-France region.

Royal Schiphol Group to Invest in up to 10,000 EV Charging Points

By 2030, Royal Schiphol Group will install up to 10,000 new charging stations for electric vehicles (EV) across its airports.

ZOOZ to Enable Ultra-Fast Charging for Rental Cars at LaGuardia Airport

ZOOZ Power has signed a binding MoU with a car rental services provider to pilot ultra-fast charging at LaGuardia Airport, New York.

UK: Bristol Airport Opens Electric Charging Hub for Airside Vehicles

Bristol Airport and Jet2.com have opened an airside electric vehicle charging hub with Airport Carbon Transition (ACT) funding.

Meet Your Peers, Improve Your Facilities and Maximise Revenue

Find out what you can expect at the Airport Parking Network Event, taking place on 27–29 November 2022 in Madrid.

ZIEGLER to Deliver World's First Hybrid ARFF to Cranfield Airport

ZIEGLER Group will supply the world’s first hybrid aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle to Cranfield Airport in Bedfordshire, UK.

Frankfurt Airport to Expand Its Electrified Ground Services Fleet

The State of Hesse is providing Fraport AG with 690,000 EUR to help electrify Frankfurt Airport's (FRA) ground services.

Germany: WheelTug and Düsseldorf Airport to Study Feasibility of Electric Taxiing

UL Solutions Launches New Standard for Electric Ground Support Equipment

UL Solutions has launched a new service and standard for evaluating lithium-ion battery-powered electric ground support equipment at airport…

Gatwick Airport Breaks Ground on Electric Forecourt®

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and GRIDSERVE have started construction on the airport's Electric Forecourt®.

IAG Cargo Trials First Electric Terminal Tractor at London Heathrow

IAG Cargo has begun trials of its first Terberg electric terminal tractor at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Netherlands: Twente Airport Hosts Electric Flying Lessons

Twente Airport is hosting an E-Flight Academy pop-up from 6 September, which will allow pilots to trial flying an electric plane. 

Brisbane Airport Unveils Australia’s First All-Electric Refueller

Air bp will operate Australia's first all-electric refuelling vehicle to help reduce emissions at Brisbane Airport.

Electric Shuttles to Operate at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Endera has delivered its fully electric shuttles to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) for use by ACE Parking.

National Express Trials Electric Bus at London Stansted

National Express is trialling an electric bus to carry passengers from their gate to the plane at London Stansted Airport.

Should Airports be Preparing for Electric-Powered Flight?

At a Future Mobility Sector Day, Petalite argued that the industry needs an increased focus on charging infrastructure for electric aircraft…

Oakland International Airport Purchases 5 Electric Shuttle Buses

Oakland International Airport (OAK) has purchased five BYD electric buses to shuttle passengers between its parking facilities.

AlbaStar to Deploy WheelTug Electric Taxi System

WheelTug has signed Spanish airline, AlbaStar as its Launch Customer for Europe to deploy the WheelTug electric taxi solution.

Qatar Airways Deploys Gaussin’s Electric Air Cargo Transporter

Qatar Airways Cargo has successfully completed testing of Gaussin's AMDT FULL ELEC multi-directional transporter for air cargo pallets. 

Dulles International Airport Purchases Electric Shuttle Buses

Washington Dulles International Airport has purchased five Proterra electric buses for use in its fleet of parking shuttles.

Mallaghan Launches New All-Electric Airport Bus

Mallaghan has launched its new electric airport bus, the Árbus, having already completed successful trials with ABM Aviation.

Kansas City Airport to Install Wireless Charging for Electric Buses

The Kansas City Aviation Department is investing in the first wireless, vehicle charging system installed at a U.S. airport.