Category : UK News
Rolec EV signs up ChargedEV as national charge point installer
Rolec EV has appointed ChargedEV as its nationwide installation partner for domestic EV charge point installs.
One fifth of Panasonic UK’s fleet now electric or hybrid cars
Electric and hybrid cars now account for almost 20% of the 170 company vehicles at Panasonic UK.
Autumn Statement backs UK’s plug-in market
The Autumn Statement has identified several new incentives for businesses to run plug-in vehicles, including tax breaks for charging equipment, additional public infrastructure and a new Benefit in Kind system from 2020.
Free EV charging at Birmingham and Luton airports
POD Point and Airparks have partnered to offer free electric vehicle charging at Birmingham and Luton airport car parks.
National Trust selects Rolec EV as charging point supplier
Charging infrastructure specialist Rolec EV has been chosen as the official EV charge point supplier, manufacturer and installer of the National Trust – one of the UK’s largest membership organisations.
New defensive driver education programme launched solely for electric vehicles
Said to be a world first, a new IVV Diamond accredited defensive driver education programme that focuses entirely on the use of electric vehicles launches today (21 November) by Strategic Analytics Team (SAT).
ITM Power to construct UK’s first integrated hydrogen refuelling station
Energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power is to construct a hydrogen refuelling station (HRS) at the Shell Filling Station, Beaconsfield, marking the first UK HRS to be integrated into an existing fuel forecourt.
ASA upholds complaints about Ecotricity Electric Highway ads
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has Upheld two issues regarding Ecotricity’s advertisements for its Electric Highways charging stations following an in-depth investigation.
Tesla gains first-ever ACFO awards
The UK’s Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) has announced the winners of its 2016 Awards, which saw Tesla gain its first titles in recognition of its rising role in the company car sector.
Public sector ‘leading the charge of low emission vehicles’
The public sector is at the forefront of low emission vehicle take-up amongst UK fleets, new research has found.
Evolt to install EV charging technology across Dundee
Evolt has become the first Go Ultra Low City supplier after winning an estimated £1.8m contract to install EV charging technology for Dundee City Council.
Iceland Foods joins £38m government-funded EV trial
A government-funded trial to help the chilled goods delivery sector increase uptake of electric vehicle technology is now under way.
Europcar to create ‘largest privately owned fleet of hydrogen cars’
Europcar is taking delivery of several Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell cars for its fleet after securing a €200,000 OLEV grant. The vehicles will be used to support Europcar’s recently acquired ride-hailing business Brunel as … Read More »
Charge point use doubles in Scotland, finds RAC
Electric vehicle charging points in Scotland were used 26,119 times during August 2016, according to data published by provider ChargePlace Scotland.
Tesla to introduce Supercharging credit scheme
Tesla is to implement a system of Supercharger credits, replacing the current free set-up.
69% of motorists would consider an EV for next company car
A clear majority of UK motorists would join the EV revolution if they were given the opportunity by their employers, according to new research published by Go Ultra Low.
Nissan looks for businesses to host Vehicle-to-Grid technology
Nissan is seeking companies running EVs to take part in Vehicle-to-Grid technology trials as it pushes ahead with installing the technology in its own facilities.
OLEV reveals details for EV workplace charging grants
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has published a document outlining details of the new grant schemes for installing EV charging points at workplaces.
Dates announced for Cenex-LCV2017
Cenex has announced dates for LCV2017, which will mark the 10th anniversary of the Low Carbon Vehicle event.
High Court rules UK government breached air quality laws
A High Court ruling has found that the Government broke the law by failing to tackle illegal levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution as quickly as possible.
