Natalie Middleton
Braintree to mark first of 100+ Electric Forecourt network
Gridserve has submitted a planning application to build the first of a 100-plus ‘Electric Forecourt’ network in the UK as it pushes ahead with plans to revolutionise EV charging.
Number of rapid chargers in Cardiff city centre to double
Cardiff Council is deploying 12 rapid EV charge points from Engenie, more than doubling the number of rapid chargers in the city centre.
EVBox and Smappee to roll out solar-powered smart charging
Global charging station manufacturer EVBox and smart energy management pioneer Smappee are rolling out smart charging products globally under a new multi-year agreement.
Ubitricity UK plans for expansion under new managing director
Daniel Bentham has joined on-street charging specialist Ubitricity UK as managing director.
Fleets commit to going electric for London Climate Action Week
Two more fleets have signed up to go electric under the EV100 initiative as part of the Mayor of London’s inaugural London Climate Action Week (1-8 July).
EST launches new lowering van emissions and costs guide
The Energy Saving Trust has published an updated version of its guide to Lowering Van Emissions and Costs.
Hybrids remain ‘real disruptor’ to new car market
Diesel sales are unlikely to recover in the foreseeable future from the various blows dealt to them, putting hybrids rather than electric or petrol vehicles in the limelight as the “real disruptor” to the … Read More »
Highways England trials electric vehicles
Highways England has deployed two fully electric roadworks vehicles under a five-month trial that will explore their potential on a wider basis.
Smart platform to more than halve the cost of charging
A new smart charging platform said to more than halve the cost of charging plug-in vehicles compared to regular charging has launched in the UK.
BMW moves electric car plans ‘up a gear’
BMW says it’s accelerating its electric car plans after meeting its own target two year ahead of schedule.
Leap to EVs will help counter UK automotive downturn
The UK automotive sector may be seeing its sharpest downturn in business conditions for six and a half years but an imminent switch from drivers and fleets to electric vehicles will bring opportunities.
Scottish Government funding to bring 800 extra charge points
The Scottish Government is pressing ahead with expansion of its charging point infrastructure through some 800 extra charge points to support EV take-up.
‘Source West’ EV charging point network gets major upgrades
The ‘Source West’ EV charging point network is being upgraded including the addition of more chargepoints under a move intended to help advance ULEV take-up in the region.
Government urged to mandate smart charging at workplaces too
The Government has been urged to ensure all new chargepoints, including at workplaces and public sites, are smart as it pushes ahead with plans to mandate smart tech for home chargers.
DPD ramps up for national EV roll-out with smart charging network
Parcel delivery giant DPD is building on plans for an all-electric fleet with the deployment of a smart charging network.
More sophisticated EV evaluation tools ‘sorely needed’, says FleetCheck
Evaluation tools could become central to fleet EV adoption but more sophisticated technologies are desperately needed, according to FleetCheck.
Ireland looks to ban new ICE cars and vans by 2030
Ireland has set out proposals to ban the sale of new diesel cars and vans by 2030; exceeding the current UK target.
BP trial proves accuracy of AI-based range prediction app
A trial among BP employees has verified the accuracy of an AI-based range prediction app compared to official manufacturer systems, showing how it could help aid EV adoption.
New 2008 heralds Peugeot’s first-ever electric SUV
Peugeot has revealed its new 2008, which will debut the e-2008 variant – following hot on the heels of the e-208 and marking its first-ever electric SUV.
Pod Point to offer free charging for tomorrow’s Clean Air Day
Pod Point is once again switching on free charging across its EV charging network for Clean Air Day to help promote the benefits of electric vehicles.
