All Electric articles – Page 5
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NewsPlanning permission refused for EV charging station in residential area
Proposals from chargepoint firm Zest to install a station in a residential area of Hastings, East Sussex, have been rejected by the local authority after a series of objections from residents.
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NewsArnold Clark dramatically undercuts rivals with new EV chargepoint network
Car dealer network Arnold Clark has opened its new EV charging network of ultra-rapid hubs to the public, differentiating itself by selling electricity for around a third less than most rival chargepoint firms.
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NewsFormer Tesla staff launch EV chargepoint firm focussing on urban, commercial EVs
The crowded world of EV chargepoint firms has become that much more competitive after three former Tesla staffers secured funding to build a network of urban charging hubs.
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NewsElectric HGV sales break records – with 0.9% market share
The scale of challenge facing the haulage industry has been laid bare by half-yearly registration figures for zero-emission trucks, which are set to be the only option allowed to be sold new from 2035/40.
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NewsExtra MSA expands EV chargepoint partnership with Ionity
Motorway services firm Extra MSA has strengthened its relationship with chargepoint firm Ionity, announcing a further two dozen chargepoints have been installed at its Cambridge services on the A14, which is in effect an extension of the M11 motorway.
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NewsUsed-car sales figures reveal just 3.4% or people want an electric car
While new-car registration figures must be put in context against manufacturer discounts, government grants and Salary Sacrifice tax-avoidance schemes for electric cars, the Wild West of the used-car market, where it’s every unincentivized motorist for his or herself, shows what drivers are really thinking – and few of them are thinking about EVs.
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NewsGreen Belt trumps EV charging station in planning battle
The “harm” an electric-car charging station and drive-through restaurant would do to an area of Green Belt has seen developers refused planning permission following an appeal to the Planning Inspectorate.
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NewsLamp post EV charging firm Ubitricity installs 10,000th socket
Ubitricity, which works with local councils to install roadside EV chargepoints, typically by adding them to existing lamp posts, has announced it has completed its 10,000th socket.
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NewsLatest EV chargepoint stats show continued sector growth
Zapmap’s monthly compilation of EV chargepoint statistics show there were 1,849 new devices added in July, bringing the total number in the UK to 84,218, spread across 41,979 locations.
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Focus On FeatureFOCUS ON EV CHARGING: Taking charge
MFG may be leading the way with EV charging, but many forecourt operators, often with hurdles in their way, are still taking a ‘wait and see’ approach, reports Tracy West.
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NewsMore than 60 electric HGV charger locations needed across Scotland
At least 63 en-route electric HGV charger locations are needed in Scotland, with 23 already built or in development.
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NewsAllego gets green light for new EV charging hub in Paisley
Renfrewshire Council has given chargepoint operator Allego the green light to build a new EV charging hub at a site in Wallneuk Road, Paisley, which used to be home to the Traveller’s Rest pub.
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NewsBP Pulse seeks planning permission for Paisley charging hub
BP Pulse has applied for planning permission for a mixed commercial development comprising an EV charging hub with a McDonald’s, with drive-through, at St James Avenue in Paisley.
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NewsZoopla adds EV charging search functionality to house listings
Estate agent Zoopla has become the first UK property website to add EV specific search functionality to its listings.
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NewsVan drivers could use just one breakfast stop to charge their vehicle for a whole week
Research by Vauxhall has found that UK tradespeople could charge an electric van enough to cover a full week of mileage in the time they spend taking their morning breakfast breaks.
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NewsNissan Charge app launched in conjunction with Octopus Energy
Nissan has joined forces with Octopus Energy to launch the Nissan Charge app.
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NewsBMW installs EV chargers in National Parks
BMW UK and UK National Parks are celebrating the success of their three-year Recharge in Nature partnership, which includes the installation of 135 new EV charging sockets across 15 locations
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NewsInstaVolt to open EV charger superhub on A303
InstaVolt has entered into a 40-year lease to build a 30 ultra-rapid charger superhub, with a large café and farm shop amenity provided by one of the country’s leading operators, on the A303 in Wiltshire.
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NewsAction needed on EV charging accessibility for disabled drivers
A new survey reveals that half of drivers are finding faster, and therefore heavier, EV charging cables difficult to use.
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NewsFastned plans first drive-thru indoor charging hub with shop
Electric vehicle chargepoint operator Fastned has revealed plans for what it says will be the UK’s “first of its kind” indoor ultra-rapid charging hub with shop, toilets and seating area.