All Electric articles – Page 16
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NewsScotland’s first on-road all-electric tractor unit goes into service
One of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers, Chivas Brothers, has taken Scotland’s first on-road all-electric tractor unit into service in partnership with Volvo Trucks.
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NewsCouncil agrees deal to convert fleet of diesel bin lorries to electric
A contract for conversion of a fleet of bin lorries from diesel to electric power has been signed by Buckinghamshire County Council.
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NewsReport highlights importance of second-hand market in transition to electric vehicles
The UK’s EV transition could be fast-tracked by more than a decade if steps are taken to improve consumer confidence in the second-hand EV market, according to a report from the Green Finance Institute (GFI), released today.
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NewsThink Tank calls for 6p per mile levy on EVs to replace loss in duty revenue
A think tank has called for a 6p per mile ‘Road Duty’ charge to be levied on electric cars to help fill the financial black hole caused by declining fuel duty revenue as drivers switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
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NewsGridserve increases cost of DC charging to a single price of £0.69p/kWh across network
Gridserve has increased pricing for DC charging to a single price of £0.69p/kWh across the Electric Highway and pegged standalone AC charging at £0.49p/kWh.
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NewsBP Pulse upgrades EV charger network around its home city of Milton Keynes
BP Pulse is upgrading one of the UK’s earliest networks of EV chargers in and around its home city of Milton Keynes.
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NewsAscona applies for planning permission to redevelop site on A180 in Lincolnshire
Fast-growing Top 50 Indie Ascona has applied for planning permission to redevelop its Luxmore West petrol filling station on the A180 at Immingham in Lincolnshire.
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NewsUKPIA calls on government to encourage all types of zero-emission vehicles, not just EVs
UKPIA is calling on Government to allow all types of zero emission cars and vans (ZEVs) in the future rather than focus narrowly on electric vehicles to decarbonise transport.
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Equipment NewsOnly the name has changed, says Adrian Felton, md of Madic UK (formerly TLM)
TLM technologies has officially changed its name to Madic UK, I have the certificate from Companies House to prove it!
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NewsMFG applies for KDRB of BP-branded site at Ferry Road in Edinburgh
MFG has applied for planning permission for a KDRB of its BP-branded site at 72-77 Ferry Road in Edinburgh, which would include solar panels on top of the canopy and a sedum green roof for the new sales building.
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NewsOctopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has launched its new solution for businesses, enabling them to manage their EV fleets through a new online platform, with customisable reporting functions.
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Promotional FeatureHow to prepare for the electric driving revolution
Now is the time for forecourts to capitalise on the rise of electric vehicles and bring future-fit charging infrastructure to current and prospective drivers.
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NewsGridserve challenges claim by RAC that government is unlikely to hit EV charger target
EV charging company Gridserve has hit back at claims by the RAC that the government is unlikely to meet its targets for provision of rapid chargers at motorway service stations.
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NewsEV installations hit record high but RAC warns government still unlikely to reach target
New figures showing March and April had the highest ever rate of EV charger installations have been hailed by ChargeUK, the recently formed association for EV charger companies.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: EV charging industry sets up association to help shape its future
A new trade body for the burgeoning EV charging industry is aiming to provide a major impetus for the sector. John Wood reports
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NewsLogistics UK calls for fiscal support to enable EV uptake
More support is needed to enable the logistics sector to decarbonise in line with the government’s 2050 net zero deadline, according to a new report by business group Logistics UK.
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NewsLondon to get EV charging boost
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Zest a contract to roll out 39 new EV charging bays across 24 locations in south and south-west London by the end of 2024, including outer London boroughs such as Sutton and Bromley. The charging infrastructure will be placed in parking bays near key routes used for essential road journeys typically made by high mileage, commercial users – including taxis and freight.
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NewsBattery electric vehicles fastest-growing powertrain in used car market
The UK’s used car market grew 4.1% in the first quarter of 2023 following three successive quarters of decline, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsUK business steps up to support Net Zero strategy
UK business is playing a critical role in supporting the government’s ambitious net zero strategy. So says a new report by Europcar Mobility Group UK. Called Switching Sustainability from Buzzword to Business Benefit, the study of 300 fleet and business travel decision makers found that more than half of workplaces already provide charging facilities and 52% contribute to the cost of at-home charging for their employees.
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NewsScottish timber industry to trial electric articulated lorries
Scottish Forestry has been awarded £452,000 towards a three-year trial which will test the use of electric timber wagons to transport timber.