All Electric articles – Page 22
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NewsEV inquiry launched by Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee has launched an inquiry into EVs. Its aim is to understand how the government will achieve its target of decarbonising cars and vans in the UK, with a particular focus on passenger cars, as well as exploring the main barriers to doing so. It will also seek to understand the costs, alongside the benefits, associated with the 2030 end date of sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in the UK, and government progress towards both its 2030 and 2035 deadlines.
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NewsOctopus Electroverse claims it can access half a million EV chargers globally
Octopus Energy is claiming its electric vehicle (EV) roaming service – Octopus Electroverse – now provides access to more than half a million EV charge points globally.
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NewsMotorway service areas to get rapid chargers after electricity network upgrade
Rapid EV chargers are set to be rolled out across motorway service areas across north-west England following a major upgrade to the electricity network.
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NewsCity of London gives go-ahead for upgrade of its EV charging points
The City of London Corporation has given the go-ahead for a full upgrade of the Square Mile’s electric vehicle charging points by charge point operator Qwello UK.
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NewsNew car market achieves one year of continuous growth
The new car market grew 28.3% in July with 143,921 new vehicles registered, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsShell to trial rapid EV chargers at Aldi stores
Shell is working with Aldi to install Shell Recharge Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers at 11 Aldi stores across the UK.
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NewsConsumers set to phase out sales of ICE vehicles before 2030 deadline, claims transport research association
Consumers are set to phase out sales of petrol and diesel cars before the UK government’s deadline of 2030, after which sales of only hybrid or fully electric cars will be permitted, claims Electric Car Count, a monthly data series from New AutoMotive, a not-for-profit independent transport research organisation with a mission to accelerate and support the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.
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NewsMFG’s EV charging network continues to grow
MFG has been granted planning permission to demolish its car wash at Oval Service Station on Dereham Road in New Costessey, Norfolk and replace it with an EV charging zone.
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NewsAY&Y Patel site goes electric with Mer
Mer is to provide six ultra-rapid EV charging bays at AY&Y Patel Group’s Roseville Road forecourt in Leeds.
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NewsEV charging infrastructure industry urges PM Rishi Sunak to “stand firm” on transition
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has been urged to “stand firm” on the transition to electric vehicles in a letter from ChargeUK, the trade association of the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry.
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NewsGrant Shapps visits newly expanded EV charging hub in his constituency
Grant Shapps, secretary of state for energy security and net zero, has welcomed the addition of greater access to EV charging in his Welwyn Hatfield constituency.
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NewsOrkney islands lead London boroughs in rates of EV ownership
The Orkney Islands are the UK’s second biggest adopters of battery electric vehicles, with the remote Scottish location beating the wealthiest boroughs in Londond in ownership rates, according to research by AA Car Finance.
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NewsGridserve says refinancing deal demonstrates market confidence in EVs
Gridserve has announced the largest debt raise to-date globally for a privately-owned charge point operator, which is says demonstrates the market’s confidence in both the transition to electric mobility and Gridserve’s mission to help deliver net zero transport at speed and scale.
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NewsEU passes law to cover main transport corridors with EV chargers
The EU has passed a new law that requires fast EV recharging stations of at least 150kW for cars and vans to be installed every 60km along the EU’s main transport corridors, the so-called ‘trans-European transport (TEN-T) network’ by 2025.
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Equipment NewsCOMMENT: Challenge of EV charging using grid built for bygone era
With the SMMT warning that slow grid connections risk holding up the transition to electric vehicles (EV), Vincent Thornley, managing director at British engineering company Fundamentals Ltd, says investment and careful coordination in underlying energy infrastructure needs to shift up a gear.
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NewsMinister insists the 2030 ban on new ICE cars and vans will not be changed
The government will not change its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030, according to levelling up secretary Michael Gove.
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NewsDemand for EVs falls for first time, according to car leasing comparison website
Demand from motorists for new electric vehicles fell in the first six months of 2023 as ICE vehicle demand increased, according to new data from car leasing comparison website Leasing.com.
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NewsGridserve partners Premier League side Fulham Football Club
EV charging company Gridserve has become the official EV partner of Premier League side Fulham Football Club for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.
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NewsGridserve opens Electric Super Hub at Cornwall Services near St Austell
Gridserve has just opened its latest Electric Super Hub at Cornwall Services near St Austell.
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NewsSurge Saturday: busiest ever day for EV charging on UK roads expected
Moto Hospitality is predicting that 393,750 EV drivers will be on the road over the weekend, with Surge Saturday, the busiest day for EV charging on UK roads ever.