All Electric articles – Page 23
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NewsZapmap and RAC report rapid growth in ultra-fast chargers on motorways
Almost half of England’s 114 motorway service areas have six or more electric vehicle (EV) chargers offering speeds of at least 150kW. Meanwhile, 54% have at least half a dozen chargers providing 50kW or over, according to data from the RAC and Zapmap.
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NewsZapgo launches partnership for EV chargepoints at historic houses
Chargepoint operator Zapgo has launched a partnership with HeritageXplore to help the owners of historic houses benefit from EV chargepoint provision, to provide a better experience for EV driving visitors, as well as their immediate local communities.
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NewsUber boss urges public to hail ride on electric cars
People waiting for an Uber should be patient and wait a few minutes longer for an electric car, to travel in a more environmentally-friendly way, according to the boss of the ride-hailing firm.
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NewsGo-Ahead invests £500 million in electric buses
Bus operator Go-Ahead is investing £500 million on up to 1,200 zero emission buses over the next three years.
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NewsMoto and Gridserve upgrade EV charging at Rugby
Moto has doubled the number of high power charging bays its offers with Gridserve to 24 at its flagship Rugy motorway services area on the M6.
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NewsEV sales growing too slowly to hit government targets, warns SMMT
The body representing car makers says electric vehicle sales are growing too slowly to meet government targets and is calling on ministers for incentives to boost sales.
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NewsVauxhall cuts prices to ‘democratise’ access to EVs
Vauxhall has cut prices for the Corsa Electric, Astra Electric and Astra Sports Tourer Electric, to help make EVs more affordable.
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NewsUK hits 70,000 public EV chargepoints’ milestone
Zapmap has announced that the number of public charging devices has surpassed the 70,000 mark, a milestone which comes just five months after it recorded 60,000 public chargers in April 2024.
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NewsMFG wants to add EV charging to Morrisons Bideford
MFG has applied for planning permission to remove the car wash at its Morrisons forecourt in Bideford, Devon, and replace it with an EV charging zone and four jet wash bays.
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NewsGridserve rocks up with second ‘tap and pay’ forecourt shop
Chargepoint operator Gridserve today opens its fourth all-electric forecourt, near to the famous concert venue Knebworth Estate which has played host to big names such as Robbie Williams and Oasis. And in “the coming weeks” the convenience store on-site will go live with what will be Gridserve’s second location to have Amazon Just Walk Out technology.
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NewsOff-grid investment needed to meet EV growth: report
The UK and other countries will struggle to expand charging infrastructure, particularly in rural areas, to keep pace with the growth in electric vehicles, a study predicts.
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NewsLondon brewery goes electric with deliveries
From horse-drawn drays to modern commercial vehicles, Griffin Brewery has seen many changes to the way it transports beer over the nearly 180 years it has been brewing from its site in Chiswick.
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NewsNorway has more electric cars than petrol ones
Norway now has more electric cars on the road than pure petrol cars.
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NewsBeliev acquires SMS’ public EV charging business
Chargepoint operator (CPO) Believ has entered a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure business Smart Metering Systems (SMS plc) by acquiring its public EV charging business.
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NewsEuropean car industry calls for urgent relief as EV sales continue to fall
Europe’s car industry is calling for urgent relief before new CO2 targets for cars and vans come into effect next year.
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NewsUK Power Networks gives green light for chargepoints on older lamp posts
UK Power Networks has proven that 5kW chargepoints can be installed on older lamp posts, which have thinner cabling than more modern installations.
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NewsPetrol retailers’ environmental efforts winning over consumers
Petrol station operators by the very nature of what they sell are rarely seen as being in the vanguard of saving the planet. But with forecourt owners increasingly embracing green initiatives, research indicates many drivers will actively choose to fill up at a site that is showing a commitment to the environment.
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NewsDealer association calls for government review of zero emission vehicle mandate
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has written to the Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh calling for a review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate to phase out the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2030.
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NewsShell seeks permission to add EV charging hub at Beccles site
Shell has submitted planning permission for a new EV charging hub and associated works at its Shell Beccles site on the A146 roundabout.
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NewsPortsmouth to get three times more chargepoints in next three years
Portsmouth City Council has announced plans to more than triple the number of on-street chargepoints over the next three years.