All Electric articles – Page 55
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NewsBattery range of electric vehicles has trebled in a decade reports SMMT
Electric vehicle buyers are benefitting from a 15-fold increase in choice of model, as well as, on average, more than three times the battery range compared with a decade ago, according to new research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsAutonomous bus trialled on Scottish roads before planned launch in late summer
The UK’s first full-sized autonomous bus has taken to the roads of Scotland this week as live testing begins for project CAVForth.
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NewsEuropean charging company Mer strengthens UK presence after taking over Elmtronics
European electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer is strengthening its UK presence to offer a full-service solution to businesses, workplaces and fleets following its recent acquisition of Elmtronics.
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NewsHub opens in Coventry to demonstrate zero-emission electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles
A UK-based company, which claims it is introducing a new age of zero-emission, low-congestion urban transport, has unveiled a fully-operational hub for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles – such as air taxis and autonomous cargo drones – in Coventry.
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NewsProvision of public EV charging points well below level needed to hit government target
The rate of provision of public electric vehicle (EV) charging points is well below what is required if the government is to hit its target of 300,000 by 2030, according to latest figures published by the Department for Transport.
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NewsGridserve aims to transform EV charging in Norwich with opening of new ‘compact’ Electric Forecourt
Gridserve, the tech-enabled sustainable business that runs the Gridserve Electric Highway opens a new state-of-the-art ’compact’ Electric Forecourt in Norwich.
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NewsGovernment extends support for NFDA’s electric vehicle accreditation scheme
The government has extended its support for NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation scheme until the end of the financial year in April 2023.
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NewsHighway Code to be updated to cover self-driving cars
The introduction of self-driving cars on UK roads has come a step closer with the government announcing it will update the Highway Code to take account of them.
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NewsElectric car supplier reports surge in business due to high fuel prices
Electric car supplier loveelectric.cars claims high fuel prices have lead to a surge in demand with it doing more business in the past six weeks than in the previous six months.
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NewsOops! Council to replace pornographic EV chargers
Isle of Wight Council has confirmed that it is replacing its ‘unreliable’ public EV chargepoints after all three on the island were found to be displaying porn on their screens.
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NewsGeneral Motors and Honda to jointly develop affordable electric vehicles
General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand the two companies’ relationship by jointly developing a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology.
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NewsGridserve completes upgrade of all its chargers on UK motorways
Gridserve Electric Highway has upgraded all its chargers across the UK’s motorways in the space of 10 months.
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NewsExtra MSA completes installation of high-power chargers across all sites
Motorway services operator Extra MSA Group has completed the installation of a network of high-power charging stations for electric vehicles (EVs) across all of its sites.
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NewsSales of battery electric vehicles hit new high but overall new car market slumps
UK new car registrations followed a familiar pattern in March with sales of battery electric vehicles setting a new record while the overall market was down.
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NewsMoto and Gridserve announce 50% EV charging boost on motorway sites in time for Easter
Motorway services operator Moto and sustainable energy company Gridserve are boosting access to high-power EV charging across the Moto network by 50% in time for the Easter break.
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NewsGovernment-backed taskforce says half a million chargepoints needed by 2035
A government-backed taskforce has identified key conditions that will need to be in place if the target for phasing out internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles is to be met.
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NewsEnergy company announces plans to install at least 50,000 EV chargers across the UK
Plans to install at least 50,000 EV chargers by 2030 have been unveiled by eEnergy, a digital energy services company.
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NewsRoll out of EV chargers at Tesco stores reaches its 500th location
The roll-out of EV chargers at Tesco stores has reached 500 locations, and usage has increased 300% over the past year, according to the retailer.
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NewsGovernment launches consultation to end sale of ‘non’ zero-emission buses, coaches and mini-buses
The government has launched a public consultation seeking views on setting a specific date between 2025 and 2032 for ending the sale of new non-zero-emission (at the tailpipe) buses.
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NewsUK on track to reach 4,000 zero-emission bus pledge with £200 million boost
Government funding of £200m announced at the weekend (March 26) will see nearly 1,000 green buses rolled out across the UK. Twelve areas in England, from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth, will receive grants from the multimillion-pound package to deliver electric or hydrogen-powered buses, as well as charging or fuelling infrastructure, to their region.