All Electric articles – Page 62
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NewsAutomated system to manage EV charger provision for fleets is launched
A fully automated and managed system to supply, install and manage all aspects of the EV charger process for fleets has been launched.
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NewsPRA announces its next online Business Bulletin event will be an EV Special
The PRA has announced that its next online Business Bulletin will be a special event covering electric vehicles and take place on 24 June.
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NewsEcotricity completes the sale of its Electric Highway national charging network to Gridserve
Ecotricity has completed the sale of its Electric Highway national charging network for electric cars to Gridserve.
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NewsSilicon Valley company acquires two UK businesses involved in EV sector
Two UK companies involved in the EV sector have been acquired in a move that will bring Silicon Valley investment to the UK.
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Focus On FeatureCOMMENT: Why retailers must start investing in EV
A fundamental change is coming to the fleet sector, with the UK Government’s policy recently being brought forward to 2030, banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans.
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NewsRAC provides support for the first electric vehicle rally to take place in England
The RAC has agreed a deal to support the first EV rally to take place in England.
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NewsNew car sales on road to recovery with plug-in vehicles showing strong growth
New car registrations in May were eight times greater than on the same month last year, but were down 14.7% on pre-pandemic May 2019, and 13.2% lower than the 10-year May average.
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NewsThird of UK businesses set to install EV chargers at employees homes study finds
A third (34%) of UK businesses are set to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points at employees’ homes as they electrify their fleets, according to a new study from Centrica Business Solutions.
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NewsResearch suggests North East could reach net zero ahead of 2050 schedule
Research by Northern Powergrid suggests the region it serves – the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire – will see an acceleration of decarbonisation that could mean net zero is secured ahead of the national 2050 target.
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NewsRAC agrees exclusivity deal for equipment to revive EVs that run out of charge
The RAC has signed an exclusivity agreement with the British manufacturer of its EV Boost technology – which is described as the equivalent of a fuel can for electric cars.
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NewsCMA rejects option of in-depth inquiry into EV charging sector despite areas of concern
The UK’s competition watchdog has announced it will not be carrying out an in-depth investigation into the EV charging sector, even though it flagged up several areas of concern earlier this year.
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NewsEngie partners Asda to provide 19 EV charging points across West Yorkshire
Asda has appointed energy and services company Engie to deliver electric vehicle charging points at 19 locations across West Yorkshire.
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NewsConsortium unveils plans for Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub
Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub is set to be developed in Oxford, according to the partners behind the scheme.
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NewsAlmost one-in-four considering buying EV or hybrid in next five years Ofgem reports
Research by the energy regulator Ofgem has found that almost one in four (24%) consumers plan to buy an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid in the next five years.
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NewsPRA welcomes report criticising lack of preparations for ICE phase out
The PRA has welcomed a report by an influential committee of MPs that is highly critical of the government’s lack of preparations to meet its target to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 and for all new cars to be zero-emission from 2035.
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News£80m investment made in Nissan’s electric-only and hybrid vehicles plant in UK
An £80m-pound investment to support Nissan Motor’s manufacturing of electric-only and hybrid vehicles in the UK has been made by long-term savings and retirement business Phoenix Group.
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NewsUsed car market down by 8.9% in first quarter but showing signs of recovery
The UK’s used car market declined by 8.9% in the first quarter of 2021 according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsNew Motion study of EV drivers finds smart charging is a key to boosting take-up
More than six in 10 (64%) UK EV drivers agree that smart charging is key to encouraging further EV adoption, as speed and energy efficiency remains a key factor to improving the charging experience.
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NewsCollege in North Wales launches a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles
A college in North Wales is one of the first in the UK to launch a course to train mechanics to work on electric vehicles.
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NewsMercedes-Benz South West and Rolec form partnership to support EV adoption
Mercedes-Benz South West and Rolec have formed a partnership to support the acceleration of electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK.