Natalie Middleton
Gridserve to accelerate EV charging ‘revolution’ with Hitachi Capital backing
Plans to fast-track electric vehicle adoption through a UK-wide Electric Forecourt network have received a multi-million pound funding boost from Hitachi Capital.
Electric charge point signs should be green, say drivers
The signs for electric vehicle charge points should be turned green to make them more prominent, new research has found.
Oxford City Council spearheads mass EV adoption under Energy Superhub
Oxford City Council has added the first electric vehicles to its fleet as part of a new project that will deliver a ‘world-first’ charging network to support widespread EV adoption.
Major barrier to EV adoption overcome in charging trial
The ability for on-street pop-up charging hubs to address issues with urban charging has been revealed in a new trial carried out in Oxford.
98% of fleets plan to electrify vehicles
A huge surge in the adoption of hybrid and electric vehicles is on the way among fleets, with the vast majority (98%) looking to electrify vehicles in the next five years.
Government urged to class EV charging maintenance staff as key workers
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has asked the Government to classify EV charging maintenance personnel as key workers, backed by new research showing how the public charging network is helping to keep key workers … Read More »
Vauxhall Vivaro-e gets 188-mile official range
Vauxhall has revealed its Vivaro-e electric van, which goes on sale in June and will offer up to an 188-mile official range along with a 1,226kg payload.
Converted lock-up garages to provide EV charging hubs for Londoners
A new partnership to convert lock-up garages in London to electric vehicle rapid charging hubs could enable more than 100,000 drivers to charge their vehicles every day.
Toyota debuts latest hybrid tech in new Yaris Cross compact SUV
Toyota has revealed its new compact SUV, which launches in Europe in 2021 and will offer fourth-generation hybrid power, with emissions from 120g/km.
Evoque and Discovery Sport plug-in hybrids to transform Land Rover’s fleet proposition
Land Rover has opened order books for its Evoque and Discovery Sport plug-in hybrids – which are expected to rapidly advance the brand’s corporate proposition, helped by high all-electric ranges and low CO2 figures.
Pod Point steps in to make up workplace charging grant shortfall
Fleets can reduce the cost of their workplace charging points by up to £550 per socket under a new offer from Pod Point.
Second-gen Vauxhall Mokka to arrive early 2021
Vauxhall has teased the new-generation Mokka ahead of its arrival in early 2021, including in a fully electric version.
Low-cost electric vans to help meet urban mobility challenges
New fully electric vans supplied through Saturn EV could help businesses ensure continued cost-effective operations in urban areas while meeting air quality concerns.
Kia bucks new car market with 21% rise in electric and hybrid sales
Sales of Kia’s electric and hybrid cars increase d20.8% in Europe in the first quarter of 2020, despite the overall decline in the new car market.
Key workers offered free electric vehicle charging
The GeniePoint charging network is offering free charging for key workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Tonik Energy partners with Fortum Charge and Drive
Charge point provider Tonik Energy has deployed Fortum Charge and Drive’s cloud-based EV network management system to provide bespoke charging solutions for fleets and public charging providers.
Honda EV batteries to get ‘second-life’ industrial uses
Batteries from Honda’s electric and hybrid vehicles are to get a ‘second life’ in an expanded recycling initiative with France’s Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux (SNAM).
Drivers more likely to switch to EVs in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
The government-enforced lockdown is having a dramatic positive impact on people’s awareness of the benefits of reduced air pollution – with nearly half of drivers now considering a switch to electric vehicles in the … Read More »
New alliance to push for EV-focused policies in Europe
A new eMobility alliance has formed to lobby for the roll-out of consumer-centric electric vehicle policies in Europe.
Ionity rapid-charging network expands to Leeds
Ionity has opened a rapid-charging station at the new Leeds Skelton Lake Services; part of its expanding pan-European charging network.
