All Electric articles – Page 11
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NewsSUMMIT: Bright future for forecourts, says Greenergy’s Paul Clegg
The future of fuel on the forecourt is very much a mix of the traditional and the alternative, but it’s a future we can all look forward to thanks to the passion, creativity and determination of the sector’s independent operators.
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NewsMost EV charging hitches resolved via phone call
The AA, in its EV Recharge Report for January 2025, has revealed that 95% of hitches that could put drivers off EV charging can be solved with a simple phone call.
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NewsTrafford Council aims to increase its EV charging network by 50%
Trafford Council Executive have backed a scheme to increase the 201 public EV chargepoints currently operating in Trafford by almost 50% as part of a trial.
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NewsSUMMIT: Government predicts 25% of all cars will be electric by 2030, 50% by 2035
EVs may currently only make up 4% of all the cars on the road, but the government is predicting that within just five years that proportion could grow to 25%, and 50% within the decade.
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NewsOperators warned EV chargepoints can take years to install due to lack of grid capacity
Forecourt operators looking to install electric vehicle chargepoints are facing delays of four years or more due to a lack of capacity in the grid, and a shortage of electrical engineers.
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NewsSUMMIT: Motorists prepared to drive five miles for cheaper fuel
The cost of a litre of unleaded or diesel remains a key motivator, with 55% of motorists prepared to drive up to five miles in search of cheaper fuel, according to exclusive consumer research for Forecourt Trader.
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NewsPlanning permission sought for EV hub with petrol/diesel provision
Forelle Estates Ltd is seeking planning permission for an EV charging hub with the “additional provision” of petrol/diesel and ancillary retail, coffee shop facilities and valeting in Minehead.
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NewsSenior government official to take to stage at Forecourt Trader Summit
A senior official at the Department for Transport’s Office for Zero Emission Vehicles will be a guest speaker at Forecourt Trader’s industry Summit next Tuesday (February 25).
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NewsFormer England striker Michael Owen becomes Leapmotor’s first UK customer
Former England footballer Michael Owen has become the first Leapmotor customer in the UK, having taken delivery of the all-electric C10.
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NewsNew study finds brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhausts
A study by the University of Southampton has found that microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake pads can be more toxic than those found in diesel vehicle exhausts.
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Industry FeatureDoes BP’s new EV hub herald the future of the forecourt?
As BP officially launches its first EV-only forecourt, we ask if this is the shape of things to come
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NewsHigh public charging prices are major barrier to wider EV uptake
Three out of four drivers believe the high cost of public charging is the most significant barrier to wider uptake of EVs.
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NewsBP Pulse expands ‘west London charging corridor’ with new Brentford site
A new charging hub with six ultra-rapid 300kW chargers is a further feather in the cap for BP Pulse’s EV offerings in the capital, with the firm claiming its network is now so expansive that journeys from central to west London are now “completely stress-free”.
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NewsAllstar's parent calls for further fleet incentives to fuel electric future
The electric car market may be being largely driven by fleets and businesses, but chargepoint operators are vital in ensuring this momentum continues apace as the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel sales looms ever nearer, says Corpay.
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NewsFastned plans to build new EV hub near Eynsham
Fastned UK Ltd has applied for planning permission to build a new EV charging hub on land to the north-east of Eynsham, off the A40 connecting Oxford and Cheltenham.
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NewsZero-emission bus sales up but demand for cleaner HGVs is down
The UK has maintained its status as having Europe’s biggest zero-emission buses (ZEB) market by volume, with 1,570 electric or hydrogen units entering service across all three bus types last year, representing a 35.5% increase in demand.
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Promotional FeatureDriving the future of EV charging with sustainable infrastructure
Westmorland is leading the charge in sustainable EV charging by rolling out innovative infrastructure across its UK motorway service areas. With a focus on ease of use and reliability, these solutions are designed to meet the growing demand for electric vehicle charging while supporting the transition to greener transport.
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OtherCOMMENT: Getting on board with the surge in interest in electric vehicle charging
There’s a move towards forecourt operators installing super-fast chargers – 350kW to 400kW – perhaps in part to replicate current fuelling behaviour. But this won’t be right for every site, warns Ramsay MacDonald, petrol station consultant and recent convert to EV driving.
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NewsMotorists call for upgraded signage for EV charging and kilowatt prices on roadside totems
Motorists are calling for electric vehicle charging prices on roadside totems, and the use of green on universal signs to help spot public chargepoints.
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NewsJoseph Richardson invests £6.5 million in his fifth generation family forecourt business
Top 50 Indie Jos Richardson & Son is about to open its 11th petrol filling station, a £3.5 million new to industry site near Malton in North Yorkshire. At the same time, the fifth generation family business is spending £3 million on its flagship site in Goole, East Yorkshire, with plans for EV charging at both locations later this year.