Natalie Middleton
Pod Point to provide EV chargers for new-build properties
Pod Point has signed a two-year preferred partnership agreement with leading residential developer Redrow.
Plans to halve time for new power lines could end EV charger bottlenecks, says Mer MD
Government plans to ‘halve’ the time it takes for more power lines to be built across the UK could prove a lifeline in removing obstacles to new EV charge point installations, according to Mer … Read More »
Gridserve secures planning for Electric Forecourt in Markham Vale
Gridserve has been granted planning permission for a new Electric Forecourt in Derbyshire’s Markham Vale development, near the M1.
Lexus LBX hybrid compact crossover priced from £29,995
Lexus has opened pre-sales for its LBX hybrid compact crossover, which starts from £29,995.
First of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs goes live in SSE and M7 alliance
The first of 50 ultra-rapid EV charging hubs planned across the UK is being officially opened today by former cabinet minister and local MP, Sir Brandon Lewis.
Europcar adds GWM Ora Funky Cat to fleet in UK-first
Europcar has expanded its electric fleet with the addition of the GWM Ora Funky Cat.
Maxus launches £6k EV subsidy for T90 electric pickup
Fleets can now save an extra £6k off the T90EV electric pickup with Maxus’ new EV conquest support scheme.
Honda reveals pricing for hybrid and PHEV CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the new CR-V SUV in both hybrid and plug-in hybrid guise.
Bramble Energy opens Hydrogen Innovation Hub in multi-million-pound investment
Bramble Energy has made a multi-million-pound investment in a new company headquarters featuring a Hydrogen Innovation Hub.
Octopus Electroverse app soars to half a million charge points
The Octopus Electroverse EV roaming app now connects drivers to over half a million EV charge points globally following strong growth this year.
Car supply issues accelerate shift to EVs
Fleets continue to be affected by vehicle supply challenges, but it’s having an unexpected positive of driving the switch to EVs.
UK’s public EV charging infrastructure up 40% YoY, finds Zapmap
Zapmap has published latest figures showing the UK’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure continues to grow and evolve.
Declining ICE demand will deliver EV switch by 2028, new research reckons
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars could die out before the Government’s 2030 target, as a result of dwindling driver demand, new research suggests.
Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee launches inquiry into electric vehicles
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into electric vehicles to explore how the Government will achieve its 2030 ICE phase-out plans and the barriers to doing so.
Groups urge Transport Minister to adopt charge point roadmap
Prominent transport and environment groups have called on the Transport Minister to adopt recommendations made in a recently published roadmap to charge point success.
Kaluza brings EV charging solutions to Australia and New Zealand
Energy software platform Kaluza has expanded into Australia and New Zealand in a milestone move that will bring new EV charging solutions to the region.
Sales of used battery electric vehicles soar 81.8% in Q2
The UK used car market continues to bounce back strongly from a challenging 2022, supported by recovering production levels and surging demand for EVs.
BMW reveals first-ever armoured electric saloon
BMW has unveiled armoured versions of the latest 7 Series and fully electric i7, providing customised firearms and explosives protection for at-risk individuals.
MG4 EV Extended Range on sale with 323-mile range
MG Motor UK has announced pricing and specification for its new MG4 EV Extended Range model.
ChargePoint to invest multimillions to deliver near 100% uptime
ChargePoint, a leading provider of EV charging solutions, is to make multimillion dollar investments that it says will deliver network reliability of nearly 100% when complete.