All Electric articles – Page 52
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NewsGovernment publishes plan to unlock the potential of smart meter EV charging
The government claims electric vehicle drivers will benefit from lower energy bills and cheaper motoring under a plan to unlock the potential of smart electric vehicle charging.
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NewsFears for EV sector in UK after battery company collapses into administration
Fears have been expressed for the future of British car manufacturing, and development of the EV sector, after the company behind plans for a massive EV battery plant went into administration.
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NewsNet Zero Review Final Report calls for EVs to be more accessible
EVs need to be made more accessible to those who need them and there needs to be improvements in public charging infrastructure, including the sorting of cost discrepancies –where those without home charging have to pay a lot more to charge their vehicles. These are just two of the transport-related proposals featured in the Net Zero Review Final Report, published last week.
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NewsTesla cuts the price of its vehicles in Europe and US by up to a fifth
Tesla has cut prices for its battery electric vehicles (BEVs) by up to a fifth across the US and Europe.
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NewsManufacturers cutting back production of EVs because motorists can’t afford them
British and European car makers are slowing down production of electric vehicles because they are too expensive for many motorists, according to a government agency promoting electrification of transport.
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Equipment NewsRolec EV agrees deal to produce chargers offering power from 60kW through to 480kW
Electric vehicle chargepoint manufacturers Rolec EV has agreed a partnership with electric technology company Sinexcel to introduce a new range of DC rapid charging stations offering power from 60kW through to 480kW.
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NewsMercedes-Benz announces plans for a global EV charging network
Plans to launch a global high-power Mercedes-Benz-branded EV charging network have been revealed by its chief technology officer Markus Schäfer.
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NewsRAC reiterates call for VAT cut on public EV charging as costs rise 50% in eight months
The cost of using publicly accessible rapid and ultra-rapid chargers has risen by 50% since May, new data from RAC Charge Watch shows, as it reiterates its call to cut VAT on electricity bought at public EV chargers from 20% to 5%.
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NewsMFG opened seven new EV Power sites in December
MFG rolled out seven new electric vehicle charging sites across its network in December.
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NewsRecord growth in charge-point installations in 2022, reports Zap-Map
A record number of charge-point installations, and high growth in the number of ultra-rapid chargers across the country, are the defining characteristics of 2022, according to Zap-Map, the charge-point mapping service, which has just published new year-end figures for charge-point installations in 2022.
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NewsMost van users trialling electric options opt to keep them reports leasing specialist
More than 90% of businesses that try out an electric van using a medium-term rental product are opting to keep them, according to EV rental specialist Arval UK.
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NewsEVs now second only to petrol, SMMT reveals
The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% increase to reach 128,462 new registrations, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsTesla owners report long queues for chargers over the Christmas period
Tesla owners have complained of having to wait for hours to charge their vehicles over the Christmas holiday, and published pictures of long queues on social media.
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NewsGridserve installed more than 100 high-power 350kW-capable chargers during 2022
Gridserve has revealed that the total number of 350kW-capable chargers it installed in 2022 has exceeded 100.
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NewsMPs report says hydrogen has limited potential and EVs have unassailable lead
A report by MPs into future use of hydrogen suggests electric cars have an “unassailable” lead in the market but it could help to decarbonise some transport applications.
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NewsMFG’s EV charging network made available through EV charging aggregator Bonnet
MFG’s EV charging network MFG EV Power is now available to access through the EV charging aggregator Bonnet.
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NewsInfrastructure for MFG EV charging hub fast-tracked as part of £66m UK Power Networks scheme
Provision of infrastructure to support an MFG EV ultra-fast charging hub in Catford, south London, has been fast-tracked as part of a £66m scheme run by UK Power Networks, the UK’s biggest electricity distributor.
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NewsMFG’s EV Power network links with Paua electric fuel card
Motor Fuel Group’s EV Power network has joined the Paua platform, enabling Paua drivers to access 248 charging devices at 49 high-power charging hub locations.
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NewsAviva aims to give EV drivers peace of mind
Aviva has linked up with the RAC give EV drivers assistance should their car run out of charge.
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NewsDemand for EVs is waning amid rising cost of living and surging energy prices
Appetite among drivers for electric vehicles (EVs) is waning amid rising living costs and surging energy prices, according to new research from car sales specialist, Auto Trader.