All Electric articles – Page 46
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NewsA ‘quiet’ EV revolution is taking place in the UK car market, says transport research group
A ‘quiet’ electric vehicle revolution is taking place in the UK car market, according to New AutoMotive, a transport research group supporting the uptake of electric vehicles in the UK.
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NewsEV chargepoints set to become the next great British emblem
Electric vehicle chargepoints across the UK could become as recognisable as the red post box or black cab, following the appointment of the Royal College of Art (RCA) and PA Consulting to deliver an iconic British chargepoint design, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today (9 August 2021).
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NewsNew car sales down by 29.5% overall but battery powered vehicles up 35%
Component and staff shortages contributed to a 29.5% fall in sales of new cars in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsA decade to recoup cost of EV purchase is putting motorists off making the switch, says Which?
Motorists are being put off switching from petrol to electric vehicles by the upfront costs, according to Which? research, as new analysis from the consumer champion reveals it could take drivers up to a decade to recoup their extra initial outlay.
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NewsBP joins six other major UK companies in bid to accelerate EV take-up
Seven major British companies, including BP and operators of some of the largest commercial vehicle fleets in the country, have come together to help accelerate the mass adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across the UK.
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NewsTrial of a new on-street EV charge point system gets under way in London
A trial of a new on-street EV charge point system has begun in London.
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NewsMPs warn of blackouts unless Grid is strengthened to cope with EV charging
Unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, there are concerns that the charging needs from millions of new electric vehicles will cause blackouts to parts of the country, a cross-party committee of MPs has warned.
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NewsLords warn EV battery industry is being let down by government failures
The UK’s EV battery industry is being let down because of failures by the government, according to a report by the House of Lords cross-party Science and Technology Select Committee.
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NewsMorrisons reaches a major milestone in its rapid EV charging network partnership with Equans
Morrisons has reached a major milestone through its rapid electric vehicle charging network partnership with Equans (the new name for Engie’s services-led activity).
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NewsDfT announces £20m funding to accelerate development of zero-emission road freight
The Department for Transport has announced funding for six projects totalling £20m to accelerate the development of zero-emission road freight.
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NewsMotability stages workshop as part of project to make EV infrastructure accessible
The national disability charity Motability will be holding a workshop as part of its project to make electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the UK accessible for people living with disabilities.
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NewsCMA launches investigation into supply of electric chargers at motorway service areas
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into suspected breaches of competition law in respect of the supply of electric vehicle chargepoints at motorway service areas.
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NewsShell to install up to 800 EV chargers at 100 Waitrose stores as partnership is extended
Waitrose and Shell have set out ambitious plans to grow their partnership, installing hundreds of electric vehicle charging points in the supermarket’s car parks and more than doubling the number of Shell forecourt shops where Waitrose food is available.
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NewsGreenergy agrees EV charger deal for forecourts in Ireland
Rapid and high power EV charging points will be introduced at selected Irish retail forecourts operating under Greenergy’s Amber and Inver brands, as a result of a deal between the oil company and energy company ESB.
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NewsAllstar extends coverage of EV charger networks through deal with EB Charging
Fuel management company Allstar Business Solutions has set up a partnership with electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider EB Charging to expand its coverage of EV networks.
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NewsPRA slams proposed 2040 ban on sale of petrol and diesel HGVs as “completely unrealistic”
Government proposals to ban the sale of new diesel or petrol heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) after 2040 have been described as “optimistic but completely unrealistic” by the PRA.
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NewsCommunity platform encouraging EV adoption - Co Charger - launches £250k funding bid
Co Charger, which claims to be the UK’s first dedicated electric vehicle community charging scheme, has announced the launch of a funding round, via the Ethex positive investing platform to raise £250k to grow its shared mobility initiatives.
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NewsMotability and UK Power Networks form partnership to help disabled drivers make EV switch
Motability and UK Power Networks are forming a partnership to help disabled drivers make the switch to electric vehicles.
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NewsAverage car or van in England driven just 4% of the time leaving plenty of scope for charging
The average car or van in England is driven just 4% of the time, according to a new report by the RAC Foundation, meaning there is ample time for most drivers to charge electric vehicles.
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News£100m investment announced to convert Vauxhall plant to produce electric vehicles
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant is to be transformed with a £100m investment to produce electric vehicles.