All Electric articles – Page 56
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InterviewFORECOURT SHOW: Phillips 66 embarks on trial to understand EV charging operation and create dealer offer
Jet brand owner Phillips 66 revealed at The Forecourt Show that it has embarked on an electric vehicle charging trial, to fully understand what’s involved, so that it can integrate the service into its dealer offer by the end of the year.
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InterviewTECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.
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NewsMajor EV charging hub at the NEC in West Midlands wins planning approval
An electric charging hub, which it is claimed will be one of the largest in Europe, has been given planning approval at the NEC in the West Midlands.
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NewsNew Gridserve ‘super hub’ at Moto Thurrock boosts EV charging facilities for M25
Sustainable energy company Gridserve and motorway services operater Moto have unveiled a high-power electric super hub at Moto Thurrock, located on the eastern side of the M25 between junctions 30 and 31.
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NewsMer expands EV charging access in Eastleigh
European electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer, will install and operate four new EV charging sites at key locations across Eastleigh, Hampshire to improve customer access to ”sustainable and faster” charging points.
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NewsLack of charging infrastructure accessibility still major concern for EV owners
More than two-thirds of EV drivers (75%) indicate that the driving experience and technology of EVs is a major reason for going electric, but over half (55%) are concerned about lack of charging infrastructure accessibility.
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NewsSWA invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has been invited to join Scotland’s new Zero Emission Truck Taskforce in recognition of its work with members as part of its ‘Decarbonisation of the Wholesale Industry’ project.
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NewsGeniePoint joins roster of charge point operators available on Bonnet App
EV charge point aggregator Bonnet has launched a partnership with Equans, the company that owns and operates the GeniePoint network – the third largest rapid electric vehicle charging network in the UK.
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NewsDfT’s £200m boost to decarbonise HGVs
More than £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator programme, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has revealed.
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NewsRecord sales of second-hand EVs as Q1 used car market increases 5.1%
Sales of second-hand battery electric vehicles (BEVs) enjoyed a record first quarter - up 120.2% - according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsShell extends and increases target for installing EV chargers in UK to 100,000 by 2030
Shell UK has extended and increased its target for installing EV chargers across the UK to 100,000 public EV charge points by 2030.
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NewsLack of accessible chargers is a barrier to EVs for many disabled drivers
More than two thirds of disabled drivers plan to make the switch to an electric vehicle (EV) in the next decade, according to the UK’s largest study of disabled drivers.
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NewsPoll finds nearly half of learner drivers want their first car to be fully electric
Nearly half (42%) of existing and prospective learner drivers in Great Britain would prefer their first car to be fully electric (26%) or a hybrid (16%), according to a YouGov poll commissioned by the Motor Ombudsman.
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NewsNew car sales fall despite monthly comparison with partial lockdown during April 2021
UK new car registrations fell by 15.8% to 119,167 units in April, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsEV charging high on the agenda as The Forecourt Show enjoys ‘fantastic’ post-Covid return
The issues around electric vehicle charging were high on the agenda at this week’s Forecourt Show, as service station operators and suppliers came out in force to catch up with the latest innovations and developments across the fuel and forecourt sector.
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NewsConnected Kerb launches charging point for EV users without driveways
Connected Kerb, the provider of electric vehicle charging infrastructure solutions, has today launched a new charging point for EV users without driveways.
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NewsVW/BP partnership set to transform EV charging rollout with battery-based unit
Volkswagen and BP have today launched their strategic partnership that aims to boost the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe, unveiling their first game-changing battery-based charger in Dusseldorf, Germany.
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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.