All Electric articles – Page 58
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NewsGovernment commits £1.6bn to expanding charging in EV infrastructure strategy
The UK government has committed £1.6bn to expand the EV charging network to reach 300,000 public electric chargepoints by 2030.
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NewsBP announces plans to invest £1bn in EV charging in the UK over next 10 years
BP has announced plans to invest £1bn in electric vehicle charging in the UK over the next 10 years.
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NewsMetro Mayors not doing enough to support growing EV market, claims Novuna Vehicle Solutions
A quarter of a billion gross annual capital investment fund granted to the UK’s nine Metro Mayors to support local transport projects is not providing adequate support to the UK’s rapidly growing electric vehicle (EV) market, according to new research conducted by vehicle leasing specialist, Novuna Vehicle Solutions, the new name for Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions.
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NewsNew report calls for “step-change” to boost UK’s EV charging rollout
A ”step change” in the roll-out of the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure has been called for in a new report published today by experts from across finance, infrastructure, energy, local government and EV charging.
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NewsSpar wholesaler AF Blakemore trials electric HGV
AF Blakemore has been trialling an electric truck at its Willenhall distribution centre for a week.
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NewsRAC refutes minister’s claim that EVs produce more harmful emissions than ICE vehicles
The RAC has refuted suggestions made by a government minister that electric vehicles produce more harmful polluting particles from brake and tyre wear than their petrol and diesel counterparts.
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NewsFord unveils plans to launch seven new electric vehicles by 2024
Ford has announced it will launch a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans by 2024, and it expects its sales of electric vehicles in Europe to exceed 600,000 units in 2026.
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NewsGovernment gives two-year extension to plug-in van and truck grant scheme
A two-year extension to the grant system for purchases of plug-in vans and trucks has been announced by the government to support its strategy to decarbonise transport.
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NewsEV adoption in HGV sector could undermined by lack of trained technicians warns IMI
Adoption of EV technology in the HGV sector could be undermined by a severe shortage of EV trained heavy vehicle technicians, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
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NewsRAC teams up with Zap-Map to extend its breakdown provisions for EV drivers
The RAC has extended its provision for electric car breakdown cover by joining forces with the EV charge point mapping app Zap-Map.
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NewsMFG agrees deal for electric vehicle charging hub at Glasgow retail park
MFG has agreed a deal to open an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in partnership with Great Western Retail Park in Glasgow.
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NewsPortsmouth Council installs 62 on-street charge points with OZEV funding
Portsmouth Council has introduced 62 new on-street charge points as a result of over £200,000 funding received from the Office for Zero Emissions (OZEV).
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NewsCMA closes investigation into MSA chargers after accepting undertakings
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has announced it has closed its investigation into EV charging at motorway service stations after it agreed to accept undertakings from the companies involved.
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NewsAston Martin teams up with Britishvolt to develop high-performance battery cell
Aston Martin has taken another step in its journey to electrification with an agreement to develop bespoke high-performance battery cell technology alongside Britishvolt.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Gridserve can provide solutions for those struggling with connection
Toddington Harper, founder and CEO of Gridserve, said his technology company was not only planning to deliver more than 100 electric forecourts across the UK, but also develop solutions to grid connection problems.
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NewsCar makers told they need to improve EV reliability after survey by Which?
Car makers need to improve the reliability of electric vehicles, according to the consumers champions Which?
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NewsSMMT calls for more chargepoint provision as EV sales surge
Surging sales of electric vehicles mean there is an urgent need for greater chargepoint provision if the government is to meet its net zero target, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsRoadchef acquired by Macquarie Asset Management in £900m deal
Roadchef has announced that it is being acquired by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management in a deal reported to be worth £900m.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Customer trust must not be lost as industry faces biggest changes it’s ever seen, says BP’s Hofer
The forecourt sector is embarking on one of the ”biggest changes our industry has ever seen”, according to Hanna Hofer, vice president convenience and mobility at BP UK.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Car washing versus EV charging emerges as the big question at Forecourt Trader Summit 2022
Investment in car washing and/or electric vehicle charging became the key points of discussion at Forecourt Trader’s Summit 2022, where industry experts put forward their views on the theme for the day – The Road Ahead.