All Electric articles – Page 44
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NewsInstaVolt adds 16 more EV chargers at Banbury
InstaVolt has added 16 additional EV chargers at its site at Stroud Park, Banbury. This means the site, situated on the M40, is now one of the UK’s largest charging hubs. It has 32 chargers in total following the installation of 16 new 120kW rapid chargers in addition to the previously installed eight 125kW rapid chargers and eight 150kW Alpitronic chargers.
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NewsGovernment reiterates plan to ban all new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
The government has reiterated its plan to phase out the sale of all petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and all non-zero emission (tailpipe) cars by 2035, and has no plans to follow the EU in allowing cars that run on e-fuels.
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NewsGovernment announces additional £400m of funding to support EV charger rollout in England
The government has announced an additional £400m of funding to accelerate the rollout of electric vehicle charging infrastructure across England.
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NewsNew owner rebrands charging provider EB Charging as Blink Charging UK
US-based Blink Charging a multinational manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of EV charging equipment and services, has rebranded EB Charging to Blink Charging UK following its acquisition in April 2022.
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Equipment NewsHow to improve the reliability of EV charge points
The EV charging industry today remains fixated on infrastructure planning, procurement and installation, rather than on how best to improve the reliability and uptime of existing charge points.
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Equipment NewsDFS launches DX Power to connect EV chargers, fuel dispensers, payment systems and store
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS), has announed the European launch of DX Power, a solution that integrates electric vehicle (EV) chargers with Prizma, DFS’ connected mobility and convenience hub, to provide retailers with improved visibility and control, and customers with flexible payment options.
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NewsConnected Kerb and Surrey County Council plan to deliver 10K public EV chargers by 2030
Connected Kerb and Surrey County Council has announced that together, they will take the lead role in delivering the 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points needed across the county by 2030.
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NewsPoGo secures deal with hotel chain to add 200 EV chargers to its network
The recently launched ultra-rapid EV charging network PoGo has signed a partnership agreement with Kew Green Hotels which will create 40 new accessible EV charging hubs at hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, voco and Courtyard by Marriott.
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NewsFastned opens its 14th UK charging station
Fastned’s latest ultra-rapid EV charging station was opened in Martlesham, Suffolk (off the A12 at Martlesham Park & Ride) last week by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Therese Coffey MP.
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NewsTesco completes installation of EV charging at its 600th store
Tesco’s Kirkwall superstore has become its 600th store in the UK to have EV charging points installed.
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NewsHertz joins in rally to promote use of electric vehicles
Hertz has joined forces with Greenfleet for an event that will promote electric vehicles across the five capital cities of the UK and Ireland.
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NewsDutch EV charge point operator Opcharge enters the UK market with plan for rapid expansion
Dutch charge point operator Opcharge has opened its first EV charging station in the UK and has stated it aims to grow substantially in the UK by 2030.
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NewsNissan aims for EV/ICE price parity by 2026
Nissan has unveiled ambitious targets to achieve e-power price parity with ICE vehicles by around 2026.
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NewsMG4 crowned UK Car of the Year 2023
The UK Car of the Year Awards 2023 has named the MG4 electric car as its overall winner. “This proves that electric cars can be affordable, practical and appeal to all areas of the automotive market said John Challen, director of the Awards. “Fully charged, it offers more than enough miles for most journeys, while the design and driving dynamics tick two other important boxes for consumers. A deserved winner for the electric future.”
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NewsTurbocharge UK competitiveness to win ‘race to zero, says SMMT
Britain’s ability to compete as an EV production leader is at risk unless the government responds urgently to increasingly fierce international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned in a new blueprint published today.
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NewsSales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century
Sales of new vans climbed to their highest level for a February in a quarter of a century.
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NewsEV drivers in East of England facing longer queues for chargers and slower speeds
Electric vehicle drivers in the East of England sit in longer queues and must charge their vehicles at slower speeds than the rest of the country, according to new findings from the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA).
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NewsHigh electricity prices make people question cost of running EVs
A new poll has found that 54% of motorists believe petrol and diesel cars are cheaper to run than EVs.
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NewsSUMMIT 2023: A solution for the constraints of insufficient local power for EV chargers
A new development which overcomes the constraints of insufficient local power by providing a fully managed, self-contained, grid-free EV charging solution that has the option of running on multiple low carbon fuels, was explained in full at the Forecourt Trader Summit 2023.
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NewsBP Pulse opens its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub
BP Pulse has opened its fastest, most powerful and largest EV charging hub to date in Kettering, North Northamptonshire.