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NewsMiddlesbrough Council gives green light to EV charge points
Middlesbrough Council has approved plans for up to 160 EV charging points to be installed in 90 locations across the borough.
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NewsTECH TALK: Lotus launches ultra-fast EV chargers
Luxury car brand Lotus has launched its own EV charging solutions including an ultra-fast 450kW DC charger, power cabinet and a modular unit for charging up to four vehicles at a time.
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Promotional FeatureHow can forecourts thrive within a new era for mobility?
With travellers embracing a wider array of transport, from electric vehicles (EVs) to public options, forecourt operators need to tap into demands for more flexibility. So, how can they position themselves to prosper in a less fuel-centric era for mobility?
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NewsSafety concerns shut down 100 on-street EV charge points in Portsmouth
Nearly 100 on-street charging points for EVs in Portsmouth have been disconnected after safety concerns were raised by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
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NewsTesla tops five-year EV sales list, but many challenges to electric switch remain, says Confused.com
Experts at Confused.com car insurance have compared the average number of annual registrations of electric vehicles over the past five years to reveal the UK’s top 10 most popular models, with Tesla taking the two top slots by a considerable margin.
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NewsFairFuelUK calls on Chancellor to reduce fuel prices
FairFuel UK has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to reduce fuel prices in the forthcoming Autumn Statement, following a poll of more than 40,000 FairFuel supporters.
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NewsMer takes top spot in Zapmap survey part 2: destination and on-street charging
UK chargepoint mapping service Zapmap has released its annual satisfaction rankings for lower-powered, ‘destination’ and ‘on-street’ public charging networks in the UK – with Mer coming in first place.
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News Public consultation for BP Pulse Leeds hub
A public consultation has been opened in respect of BP Pulse’s plans for a new rapid EV charging hub at Wellington Road, New Wortley, Leeds.
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NewsBusinesses demand support for switching fleets to EVs
The UK Electric Fleets Coalition (UKEFC), run by international non-profit Climate Group, is urging the government to ensure the UK’s charging network can support the ambition of businesses shifting to EVs.
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NewsElectric and hydrogen powering HGV sales
Uptake of electric and hydrogen HGVs continues to rise, representing 0.8% of the market in Q3 – the largest quarterly share of 2023, compared with 0.3% and 0.4% in Q1 and Q2 respectively, according to the latest new registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsCMA fires shot across bows of EV chargepoint operators in open letter
An open letter to electric vehicle (EV) charging operators reminding them of their ongoing obligations under competition law has been published by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) as it pushes to address shortcomings so far.
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NewsFree home EV charging from British Gas
British Gas is giving buyers of its Hive EV chargers free home charging for a year.
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NewsWhite City Retail Park charging hub marks start of Be.EV partnership
Retail park operator The Derwent Group has marked the start of a partnership with EV charging network Be.Ev to deliver a reliable charging service for shoppers with the opening of a new “state-of-the-art” hub at White City Retail Park in London.
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NewsJolt in action rolling out ‘free roadside EV charging’ following UK launch
Global EV charging company Jolt has launched in the UK with the aim of providing a network of ”free, fast and clean roadside charger stations” to EV drivers.
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NewsMFG’s EV Power ranks second in latest Zapmap league table of best-rated charging networks
MFG’s EV Power charging network has slipped to second in the latest annual league table of the best-rated charging networks in the UK, compiled by chargepoint mapping service Zapmap.
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NewsEG Group acquires Tesla chargers as it boosts rollout of its evpoint network
EG Group is to acquire Tesla’s latest ’ultra-fast’ charging units in a ”first-of-its-kind” deal as it boosts its third-party charge-point operation across the UK and Europe, and aims to deliver on its energy transition goals.
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NewsBEVs double their market share in used car market
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) were the star performers in the UK’s use car market in Q3 2023. Sales of BEVs soared by 99.9%, reaching a record 1.8% market share.
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NewsPolestar and StoreDot collaboration to end EV range anxiety
Prestige car brand Polestar is working with StoreDot to bring its extreme fast charging (XFC) technology to production. Dubbed ‘100-in-5’, it sees 100 miles (160 km) of range charged in five minutes. It can be integrated into battery pack formats that are already available and does not need to rely on a battery pack design revolution
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NewsUsed EV prices fall dramatically to meet petrol car prices
Falling prices mean that many second-hand EVs are either the same price or almost equal to comparable petrol models.
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NewsPopularity of new petrol cars grows as consumers slam the brakes on BEVs
Drivers looking to lease a new car are switching back to petrol as the popularity of BEVs falters, according to the latest data from Leasing.com, the car leasing comparison website.