All Electric articles – Page 39
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Filling time - early adopters of EV infrastructure have ‘first mover’ advantage
Since we put one of the very first EV charging points in the ground in the UK more than 13 years ago, the motor industry has debated the future role of petrol station forecourts in supporting the future EV revolution.
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NewsNew laws passed to make EV charging quicker and easier
New laws aimed at improving the charging experience for drivers of electric vehicles (EV) were approved by MPs last night (October 25).
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Policy flip flops on EVs add to ‘wait and see’ approach of most forecourt operators
The Prime Minister recently announced the movement out from 2030 to 2035 of the requirement for all new vehicles sold to be zero emission vehicles (ZEV). Only 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans will be required to be ZEV by 2030.
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Focus On FeatureSPOTLIGHT ON FUEL: Making good progress
There was a sigh of relief from many forecourt operators last month, when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the Conservatives would delay the ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035.
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Equipment NewsZapmap launches Spark to support organisations transitioning to EVs
E-mobility service provider and charge-point data platform Zapmap has launched a new software product suite to support organisations across the UK in their transition to electric vehicles (EV).
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NewsUbitricity and UK Power Networks unite to ‘revolutionise’ EV charging
EV charge-point operator ubitricity and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have announced a new partnership aimed at revolutionising EV charging by shifting demand away from peak periods and creating added flexibility for EV drivers
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NewsAston Martin gets £9m government funding to develop ‘luxury battery EV platform’
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has announced almost £9 million in government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) to develop Aston Martin’s EV technology.
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NewsGridserve launches Electric Freightway as Government confirms £200m to decarb freight
Gridserve is leading a government-backed consortium to help decarbonise the UK’s road freight sector under a project it is calling Electric Freightway.
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NewsConnected Kerb integrates with Bosch EV charging platform
Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charge point operators, has announced its integration with Bosch Mobility’s global EV charging platform.
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NewsSMMT calls for delay to impending EU-UK tariffs that will hinder EV sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is today urging the EU and UK reach agreement to avoid impending “damaging” 10% tariffs on electrified vehicles when traded across the Channel from January 1, 2024.
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NewsIn-motion EV charging trialled in Japan
A city near Tokyo is testing technology that allows EVs to recharge wirelessly while being driven on public roads.
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NewsLack of alternative fuels a hindrance for HGV fleets going green, BP research reveals
Fleet managers are under increasing pressure from customers, company investors and governments to reduce the carbon emissions of their HGV fleets, according to new research commissioned by BP.
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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).