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NewsLandis+Gyr and Believ partner up to deliver accessible EV charging across the UK
Integrated energy management solutions provider, Landis+Gyr, and EV chargepoint operator Believ, have joined forces to deliver accessible EV charging solutions that will support almost four million Blue Badge holders or disabled drivers across the UK.
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NewsOsprey opens fifth EV hub with Supermarket Income REIT
Osprey’s new hub at Chineham Tesco & Shopping Park in Basingstoke, is the fifth rapid charging location to be opened in partnership with Supermarket Income REIT.
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NewsWinchester EV superhub one step nearer to completion
The development of InstaVolt’s EV ultra-rapid charging superhub at Three Maids Hill, Winchester, has reached a significant milestone, with the asphalt layer now complete across the site.
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NewsMinister visits future-ready electric forecourt
Lilian Greenwood MP, Minister for the Future of Roads, visited Gridserve’s electric forecourt near Stevenage last Thursday, highlighting the government’s “commitment to advancing sustainable transport and supporting the expansion of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure”, says the operator.
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NewsZapmap survey finds use of charging hubs still growing strongly
A new survey from Zapmap reveals that while 79% of EV drivers have a home charger, 51% of them still use a public charging network at least once a month.
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NewsVolkswagen Group launches cross-brand initiative
The Volkswagen Group (VW) has launched Enter Electric!, its first ever cross-brand communication campaign to try and stimulate driver interest in finding out about EVs.
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NewsPrice of public rapid EV charging needs reform says RAC
Despite a fall in wholesale energy prices the cost of charging an EV using public rapid and ultra-rapid chargers remains stubbornly high, new data from RAC Charge Watch shows.
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NewsPenny on the Move acquires Magpie Filling Station
Top 50 Indie Penny on the Move acquired the giant-sized site Magpie Filling Station near Cramlington, Northumberland earlier this month.
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OtherTECH TALK: Charge ahead with EV plans without checking with your Petroleum Enforcing Authority at your peril
The fifth edition of the Blue Book, the industry bible on petrol station design, construction, modification and maintenance, was launched this month, and forecourt operators thinking of installing electric vehicle chargepoints should give special attention to Chapter 3, urges Jamie Thompson, chair of The Association for Petroleum and Explosive Administration’s technical committee.
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NewsGovernment to review ZEV mandate
The government has agreed to consult on targets for new electric car sales, following growing concern from car firms that they are too high for current consumer demand.
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NewsNew rules for chargepoint operators now in effect
New regulations have come into effect which mean that all new public chargepoints of 8kW and above and existing chargepoints of 50kW and above must offer EV drivers contactless payment.
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InterviewWhat is next for MFG: the modest mega-group?
Its recent acquisition of 337 Morrisons sites cemented the business’s status as the UK’s biggest forecourt operator. In a rare interview, its chief executive reveals what comes next.
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NewsAA callouts for EVs running out of charge at their lowest ever level
The proportion of EVs running out of charge this year in the UK has dropped to the lowest ever level, according to new AA statistical analysis.
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NewsA second-hand EV could save the owner £1,600 a year
New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the best-selling second-hand EVs of 2024 could save their owners an average of £1,600 a year, compared to their petrol equivalents.
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NewsWeakened demand for EVs means job cuts at Ford
Ford Motor Company is planning to further reduce its European workforce by 4,000 positions, in part due to ‘weak demand’ for EVs.
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NewsThe AA powered by Rightcharge
The AA has selected Rightcharge as its supplier for home charging reimbursement and for its Rightcharge public charge card.
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NewsKent gets £12m EV chargepoint boost
Kent County Council (KCC) has been awarded a grant of just over £12m from the Department for Transport (DfT) to increase the number of EV chargepoints in the region.
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NewsEG On The Move on track to operate 55 forecourts by spring 2025
Zuber Issa is set to be running 55 forecourts by next spring, with his 46th site – Birmingham Airport Services – opening on Thursday last week (November 14).
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NewsAPEA warns legislation loophole leading to unsafe EV charging installation
The Association for Petrol and Explosives Administration (APEA) has expressed concerns to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) about a loophole in current legislation that could lead to petrol stations installing electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in potentially dangerous locations.
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NewsAuto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT join together to tackle misinformation about EVs
Auto Trader, together with ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), have joined forces in a new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs.