All Electric articles – Page 17
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NewsEvenlode Roadside says new service helps forecourts predict site-specific EV charging demand
A service to help forecourt operators decide whether to invest in electric vehicle (EV) charging is being offered by specialist property consultancy Evenlode Roadside.
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NewsScottish government publishes blueprint for fourfold growth of public chargepoints by 2030
The Scottish government has said how it will support the introduction of around 24,000 extra public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints by 2030 – a fourfold increase on the current total.
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NewsBP’s all-electric forecourt in London to open soon
BP’s first all-electric forecourt is poised to open within weeks, just a few miles from a rival’s similar operation in west London.
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NewsChargepoint rollout slower and more expensive than it needs to be, says spending watchdog
The UK’s chargepoint rollout is being hindered because it is slower and more expensive than it needs to be for chargepoint operators to get planning permission and electricity grid connections.
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NewsBe.EV to open flagship charging hub on former forecourt in Manchester
Electric vehicle chargepoint network Be.EV is converting a former petrol forecourt in Manchester into a flagship 12-bay charging hub, which it says will be a template for the business’s expansion and help regenerate a run-down part of the city. It is due to open by “spring”.
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NewsMost EV drivers say they will never go back to petrol or diesel
More than 90% of EV drivers have said they will never go back to petrol- or diesel-powered cars.
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NewsPartnership to develop lighter EV batteries with faster charger time
Stellantis N.V. and Zeta Energy Corp have announced a joint development agreement aimed at advancing battery cell technology for EV applications.
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NewsFormer petrol station could be turned into Europe’s biggest ultra-rapid charging hub
The Trafford Centre in Manchester could become home to Europe’s biggest ultra-rapid charging hub.
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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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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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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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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.