Natalie Middleton
Polar rapid charging network expands 50% in a year
Chargemasterhas refuted claims that the UK charging infrastructure is not keeping pace with increasing uptake of electric vehicles.
BMW introduces wireless charging
BMW is launching wireless, inductive charging for the 530e iPerformance model from next month.
Free guide supports local authorities with EV infrastructures
Appointing an ‘EV Champion’ is one of a number of ways that local authorities could encourage EV take-up and expand charging infrastructure.
Pod Point expands presence in Norway
Pod Point has been appointed as Nissan’s preferred supplier for homechargers in Norway, building on the firms’ existing partnership.
PostNL becomes first fleet in Europe to deploy Master Z.E.
PostNL, a mail, parcel and e-commerce corporation in the Netherlands, has deployed the first two Renault Master Z.E. models built in Europe as it looks to reduce its CO2 emissions.
Volvo plans for 50% EV sales by 2025
Volvo has set out plans to position itself as a leading player in the global automotive business by 2025 – including generating half its annual sales from fully electric vehicles.
Pod Pod scores charger agreement for JLR
Jaguar Land Rover has chosen Pod Pointa as a preferred supplier as it ramps up its focus on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
EV charging firm Allego acquired by French investment firm
Paris-based investment firm Meridiam has acquired Dutch EV charging firm Allego from grid company Alliander for an undisclosed amount.
Barbican kitted out with EV charge points
The City of London Corporation is driving its plans for a Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) with the installation of new charging points in the Barbican.
LEVC range-extended electric van to launch in 2019
LEVC (formerly the London Taxi Company) has unveiled its range-extended electric van, which launches in 2019 and will bring a number of eco and cost-saving benefits to operators.
Milk & More deploys 200 electric vans in UK first
Milk delivery service Milk & More has become the first UK company to deploy electric vans from StreetScooter.
Transport Minister to discuss EVs for Go Ultra Low panel
Transport Minister Jesse Norman is to speak on the Government’s work to drive electric car take-up at the forthcoming Hay Festival.
More than 300 Volkswagen e-Golfs join London car-share fleet
Zipcar is adding 325 all-electric e-Golfs to its car-sharing fleet in London from this summer.
Manchester expands EV chargepoint network
The MediaCityUK creative and digital hub in Manchester has deployed 10 GeniePoint Network connected chargers from ChargePoint Services to enable the use of electric vehicles by drivers travelling to or living at the development.
EVBox drives sustainability with new Amsterdam headquarters
EVBox has relocated its global headquarters to EDGE Olympic – part of a new generation of smart and sustainable buildings.
Plug-in Car and Van Grants extended
Ministers have confirmed that the Plug-in Car and Van Grants will be extended until October 2018 to help further drive low-emission vehicle sales.
Toyota plans for post-2020 boom in hydrogen vehicle sales
Toyota is preparing for a ten-fold increase in global fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVS) with a number of new plans.
EVs need more chargepoints and free parking to succeed in London
The Mayor of London is being urged to ensure more chargepoints are installed in London and free or discounted parking is offered to drive EV take-up.
OLEV factsheet sets out fleet benefits of ULEVs
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has published its latest factsheet explaining the taxes and benefits applicable to ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs), including for fleets.
V2G/V2H charging solution could revolutionise EV market
A new electric vehicle charging solution that could lower electricity bills for EV drivers while reducing peak grid demand is being explored by Franklin Energy and Powervault.
