All Electric articles – Page 11
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NewsLatest EV chargepoint stats show continued sector growth
Zapmap’s monthly compilation of EV chargepoint statistics show there were 1,849 new devices added in July, bringing the total number in the UK to 84,218, spread across 41,979 locations.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: Taking charge
MFG may be leading the way with EV charging, but many forecourt operators, often with hurdles in their way, are still taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, reports Tracy West.
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NewsMore than 60 electric HGV charger locations needed across Scotland
At least 63 en-route electric HGV charger locations are needed in Scotland, with 23 already built or in development.
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NewsAllego gets green light for new EV charging hub in Paisley
Renfrewshire Council has given chargepoint operator Allego the green light to build a new EV charging hub at a site in Wallneuk Road, Paisley, which used to be home to the Traveller’s Rest pub.
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NewsBP Pulse seeks planning permission for Paisley charging hub
BP Pulse has applied for planning permission for a mixed commercial development comprising an EV charging hub with a McDonald’s, with drive-through, at St James Avenue in Paisley.
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NewsZoopla adds EV charging search functionality to house listings
Estate agent Zoopla has become the first UK property website to add EV specific search functionality to its listings.
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NewsVan drivers could use just one breakfast stop to charge their vehicle for a whole week
Research by Vauxhall has found that UK tradespeople could charge an electric van enough to cover a full week of mileage in the time they spend taking their morning breakfast breaks.
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NewsNissan Charge app launched in conjunction with Octopus Energy
Nissan has joined forces with Octopus Energy to launch the Nissan Charge app.
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NewsBMW installs EV chargers in National Parks
BMW UK and UK National Parks are celebrating the success of their three-year Recharge in Nature partnership, which includes the installation of 135 new EV charging sockets across 15 locations
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NewsInstaVolt to open EV charger superhub on A303
InstaVolt has entered into a 40-year lease to build a 30 ultra-rapid charger superhub, with a large café and farm shop amenity provided by one of the country’s leading operators, on the A303 in Wiltshire.
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NewsAction needed on EV charging accessibility for disabled drivers
A new survey reveals that half of drivers are finding faster, and therefore heavier, EV charging cables difficult to use.
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NewsFastned plans first drive-thru indoor charging hub with shop
Electric vehicle chargepoint operator Fastned has revealed plans for what it says will be the UK’s “first of its kind” indoor ultra-rapid charging hub with shop, toilets and seating area.
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NewsWhat’s going on in the EV chargepoint sector? Insights from Fastned
Looked at from a logical perspective, chargepoint firms and petrol-station operators are in the same game: providing juice to drivers.
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NewsOfficial figures show a 27% rise in public EV chargepoints installed in the last year
There are now over 82,000 public EV chargers in the UK, with 17,000 added in 2024 alone, the Department for Transport has said.
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NewsIonity installs new EV chargepoints at Extra’s Cobham services
Motorway services operator Extra has significantly increased the number of EV chargers offered at its flagship Cobham services on the M25, having signed a deal with Ionity for new points.
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NewsResearch indicates new EV grant may be swaying buyers
The ink may hardly be dry on the Electric Car Grant, but less than a week after the £560m scheme was announced, initial research indicates the scheme may be having the desired effect.
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NewsLocal council gets £2.3m from central government for EV chargepoints
Chesire East Council has received a taxpayer-funded cash injection after securing £2.3m from Westminster to install EV chargepoints at 175 sites across the district.
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NewsLegislation change allows EV charging hubs to be signposted from major roads
Charging hubs can be signposted from major A roads following the implementation of an “immediate” change to rules for the Strategic Road Network.
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NewsNissan unveils £1.4m electric HGV charging station at Sunderland factory
It may be a decade until sales of new diesel HGVs begin to be banned, but Nissan has taken the first steps to future-proofing its pivotal Sunderland plant by installing a charging station for electric HGVs at the factory.
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NewsGridserve loses over £80m as chargepoint sector struggles
Much has been written about the struggling sales, missed targets and cliff-edge depreciation that electric cars are subject to, but some EV chargepoint firms are also having a tough time, with Gridserve recently publishing an £82.7m loss for the last financial year.