All Electric articles – Page 34
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NewsMoto eyes new opportunities in renewable energy and as EV charge-point operator
Motorway services operator Moto has appointed the former chief operating officer at Gridserve, Alan McCarthy-Wyper, as managing director, EV, and Energy, as it eyes becoming a charge-point operator in its own right, alongside current partners Tesla and Gridserve.
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NewsNorwich buses going electric
Work is underway to turn Norwich buses green and transform a city site into one of the first bus depots outside of London to be fully electric.
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NewsA Labour government would reinstate 2030 ICE ban, says shadow business secretary
A Labour government would reinstate the 2030 ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles, it was revealed this week at the party’s annual conference, by shadow business secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
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NewsMost ultra-rapid chargers are at forecourts or retail parks
Drivers are most likely to find ultra-rapid EV chargers at service stations and retail car parks, according to the latest figures released by Zapmap. At the end of September, there were 1,457 ultra-rapid devices at service stations across the UK – an increase of 82% on the previous year – and 892 at retail car parks, a 61% increase year-on-year.
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NewsUrgent measures needed to boost confidence in zero emission vans
With manufacturers facing new zero emission van sales quotas starting at 10% in January, there is a clear need for a national plan that gives more van operators the confidence to make net zero investments. So said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it released its latest van sales data.
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NewsVillage fete powered by EVs
Hyundai recently hosted the world’s first EV-powered fete in Chettle, Dorset, to highlight the ways that EVs can help people live more sustainably.
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NewsBP Pulse to redevelop South Mimms site
BP Pulse has laid out plans for a £7m redevelopment of its forecourt at South Mimms Services at Junction 23 of the M25, which includes the addition of a rapid EV charging hub.
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NewsMotorists need incentives to choose an EV
Drivers need incentives to choose EVs over petrol or diesel vehicles to reverse falling demand, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNew EV chargers at Water Park
Ultra-rapid EV charging hub courtesy of Be.EV is now available at Trafford’s Sale Water Park.
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NewsMotorEasy disputes low cost of EV ownership, as warranty claims rocket by 370%
The perception that electric vehicles (EV) have fewer servicing, repair and maintenance requirements than petrol or diesel cars has been disputed by warranty specialist MotorEasy.
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NewsBoost to EV charging part of new transport plan to support motorists
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a new 30-point plan to support people’s freedom to use their cars and curb over-zealous enforcement measures.
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News‘Charge rage’: Moto boss renews plea for more action on power access
Leading motorway services operator Moto has confirmed its use of marshals at peak times to control the flow of traffic for motorists using EV chargers to address ‘charge rage’, following press coverage over the weekend.
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NewsRAC forecasts EV charging costs will fall but petrol still cheaper per mile than rapid chargers
The cost of using rapid and ultra-rapid public electric vehicle (EV) chargers – which any driver making journeys beyond the range of their car has to pay – finally stopped rising in September with prices likely to begin falling within weeks, according to new data from RAC Charge Watch.
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NewsShell to rebrand 10,000 EV chargers operated by Ubitricity as Shell Recharge
Shell is to rebrand all 10,000 EV chargers operated by its on-street charging company Ubitricity as Shell Recharge.
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NewsGreater Manchester Police trials petrol-electric hybrid motor trike
A new petrol-electric hybrid motor trike is being trialled by Greater Manchester Police.
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NewsGovernment sets targets for zero-emission vehicle production in new mandate
The government has set out the percentage of new zero-emission cars manufacturers will be required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s decision to delay the ban on new diesel and petrol cars from 2030 to 2035.
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Equipment NewsEasyGo selects Techniche EV to automate maintenance of charge points
EV charge point operator EasyGo has appointed Techniche EV to support its network of chargers across the island of Ireland.
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NewsCableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt launched by fleet leasing provider
A cableless, fully wireless EV charging forecourt has been launched by Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers with a fleet of over 100,000 vehicles, 30% of which are now pure electric.
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NewsNissan commits to 100% EVs in Europe by 2030
Nissan is pressing ahead with plans to achieve 100% EV in Europe by 2030, with all new Nissan models from now to be all-electric in Europe, despite recent moves by the UK government to slow down the electrification of UK vehicles.
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NewsEV charging company Mer to install chargers at more than 100 sites across UK
Mer, a European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, has won a contract to install EV charge points across more than 100 across the UK.