All Electric articles – Page 58
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News2021 plug-in vehicle uptake will beat whole of the last decade, forecasts SMMT
New plug-in vehicle uptake rates have accelerated so rapidly that more will join Britain’s roads in 2021 than during the whole of the last decade, according to the latest forecast from SMMT.
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NewsMorrisons leads the field as supermarkets add 1,000 EV charge points in 21 months
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to the latest data analysed by Zap Map and the RAC.
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NewsESB Energy to expand its rapid and ultra-fast charging network across the UK
ESB Energy is set to significantly expand its network of convenient, ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure across the UK through a new agreement with Zood Infrastructure.
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NewsMost EV drivers believe they are ‘more considerate’ says new research
Almost three quarters (73%) of EV owners believe they are ‘more considerate’ drivers, having made the switch to an electric car, according to new research from Love my EV, a dedicated EV and green energy comparison site.
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NewsBUDGET: Government commits to enhance EV charging in Northern Ireland
The National Franchised Dealers Association Northern Ireland division (NFDA NI) has welcomed the Government’s commitment to reduce the tax burden on franchised vehicle dealers and to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.
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NewsBoost to Kent’s EV charging infrastructure as new energy storage system goes live
A new battery energy storage system to support the transition to Net Zero has been activated by Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, Wärtsilä, the global technology company, and EDF, Britain’s biggest generator of low- carbon electricity.
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NewsACS calls for ‘strategic’ rollout of EV charging points
The Association of Convenience Stores is currently calling on Government to ensure that the rollout of EV charging points is conducted strategically.
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NewsGovernment’s Net Zero Strategy commits up to £1bn to support EVs, including zero-emission mandate
The government is investing up to £1billion to support the electrification of UK vehicles and infrastructure, including a zero-emission vehicle mandate, as part of its Net Zero Strategy unveiled today.
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NewsFord announces £230m investment to build electric power units at Halewood
Ford is to invest up to £230 million at its Halewood vehicle transmission facility to transform it to build electric power units for future Ford all-electric passenger and commercial vehicles sold in Europe.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Know your options to navigate the future, says Steve Rodell
Reflections on fuel retailers, suppliers and industry bodies’ general view of the looming 2030 Road to Zero government deadline, and what this means for petrol filling stations.
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NewsUK must ramp up public charger installation to keep pace with EV sales, says new report
The exponential growth of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) market requires 40 to 50 charge points to be installed every day between now and 2035 to meet demand, according to a report by New AutoMotive, an independent transport research organisation founded in 2020 with a mission to support the switch to EVs.
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NewsAuction houses report brisk business for used cars of all types
Auction houses are reporting brisk business for used cars, with a shortage of new vehicles helping to drive sales.
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NewsBP Pulse adds 30 hybrid electric vans to its fleet
BP’s EV charging company BP Pulse is adding 30 hybrid electric vans to its fleet.
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NewsService station and recharging centre plan makes provision for hydrogen refuelling
Plans for a service station and recharge centre that make provision for future installation of hydrogen refuelling are being considered by Rutland County Council.
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AnalysisCOMMENT: Why retailers should not discount the energy resilience movement
When it comes to the forecourt retailer, the focus seems to be firmly set on electric vehicles - a natural reaction given that the business is located roadside with customers primarily arriving by a vehicle powered by petrol or diesel.
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NewsIWG and Mer team up to bring EV charging to flexible working spaces
Electric Vehicle charging specialists Mer have teamed up with the world’s largest flexible workspace provider IWG plc to bring cutting edge charging facilities to their clients.
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News£2m tool aims to unlock energy in the South East to power 1,371 EV chargers
A £2 million machine-learning tool is creating a Matrix-like simulation of the South East’s electricity network, that could unlock energy capacity equivalent to 1,371 new rapid-electric car chargers by 2028.
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NewsLake District National Park Authority installs EV charging network across its sites
The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) has installed charging infrastructure across its sites to support its electrification plans.
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NewsNew charging network targets taxi and private hire market in North East
Swarco Smart Charging and Transport North East have gone live with the latest electric vehicle (EV) charging network targeted at the taxi and private hire market.
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NewsGovernment unveils new round of funding for innovation in transport
The government has unveiled another round of funding to support development of innovations in transport.