All Electric articles – Page 17
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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.
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NewsWater company introduces poo-powered electric HGVs
United Utilities is introducing four electric HGVs, which are powered by poo.
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NewsCharge it to my room: Hilton to power EVs at six hotels
Electric vehicle chargepoint specialist Ionity has opened its largest ultra-rapid EV charging hub in the UK at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel, Dartford Bridge.
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NewsCost puts drivers off from switching to an EV
Cost remains the biggest barrier to switching to an EV, according to the 2024 Europcar Mobility Group UK EV barometer.
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News“Strong appetite” for lower cost EVs fuels second hand sales
Preloved electric cars boasted record demand in 2024, rising 57.4% to 188,382 units and taking 2.5% of the second hand market, according to latest industry data.
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NewsBirmingham City Council rolls out hundreds of lamppost chargepoints
Birmingham City Council is piloting the use of 560 lamppost electric vehicle chargepoints across residential areas of the city where access to private off-street parking is limited or unavailable.
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NewsGridserve appoints Daniel Kunkel CEO to accelerate growth
All-electric forecourt and vehicle chargepoint operator Gridserve has appointed Daniel Kunkel chief executive as it embarks on its next stage of growth.
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NewsCall for regulation to decarbonise HGVs
Twenty businesses, industry groups and NGOs have called on the government to bring forward the consultation on regulatory proposals for decarbonising the HGV sector by March 1 at the latest.
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NewsCable theft trend hits Osprey charging hub
A new rapid charging hub for EVs in Paisley has been targeted by copper cable thieves, just days before it was due to open.