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NewsStudy finds EV drivers could save £300 by sharing electricity
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could save up to £300 a year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery a research project has found. But the technology faces significant roadblocks, with fresh policy needed to enable its future.The study was designed to examine the value of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, ...
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NewsEV drivers could store and share electricity, says new report
Drivers of electric vehicles could save up to £300 a year by storing and sharing electricity in their car’s battery, according to a new report on vehicle-to-grid technology, released by Good Energy, Honda Motor Europe, The University of Salford and Upside Energy. The study was designed to examine the value ...
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NewsFord unveils all-electric Mustang with claimed range of 370 miles
Ford has unveiled an electric car with a claimed range of more than 370 miles on a single charge, in its first addition to the Mustang range for 55 years. The Mustang Mach-E is an all-electric SUV that will be available from late 2020 in two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive versions, with ...
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Lidl announces £25m plan for electric chargers
Discount supermarket chain Lidl has announced £25m plans to roll out fast chargers at more than 300 stores around one third of its network over the next three years, as part of its commitment to install rapid EV charging facilities at all of its new stores. It will ...
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Durapipe’s new PLX Electrical Conduit aims to protect cables from fuel spillages
Durapipe UK has added an electrical conduit solution to its PLX portfolio which it claims is an industry first. PLX Electrical Conduit is an external barrier pipe that protects conveyed cables from potential fuel spillages and leaks within forecourt applications.Unlike existing options, which comprise an internal barrier, the new PLX ...
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NewsHalf of Brits unconvinced by electric cars
Less than half of people who drive would currently consider getting an electric vehicle according to new research from Lex Autolease, despite 61% of respondents saying they are aware of the government’s target for all new cars and vans to be zero-emission by 2040. The survey of 2,000 drivers found ...
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Survey says electric cars will be just ’cars’ by 2030
Two-thirds of people expect electric cars to be referred to simply as ’cars’ by the year 2030, according to new research conducted by Go Ultra Low, the joint government and industry campaign to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs).The research, which looked at the normalisation process of new technology, ...
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Durapipe adds electrical conduit solution to its PLX portfolio
Forecourt equipment specialist Durapipe UK has added an electrical conduit solution to its PLX portfolio which it claims is an industry first. PLX Electrical Conduit is an external barrier pipe that protects conveyed cables from potential fuel spillages and leaks within forecourt applications. Unlike existing options, which comprise an internal ...
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NewsElectric cars will just be ’cars’ by 2030, says Go Ultra Low
Two thirds of people expect electric cars to be referred to simply as ’cars’ by the year 2030, according to new research conducted by Go Ultra Low, the joint government and industry campaign to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs). The research, which looked at the normalisation process of ...
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NewsNorthern Powergrid takes action to support electric vehicles
Northern Powergrid, the electricity distribution business for North East England, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, has revealed the steps it is taking to support the electrification of transport in its region.The ‘Maximising the value of electric vehicles for our customers’ report provides guidance for local authorities, fleet managers and others tasked ...
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NewsFord predicts majority of its car sales to be electric by end of 2022
Ford has predicted the majority of its car sales will be electric by the end of 2022 as it unveiled a range of new vehicles at the Frankfurt Motor Show. “With electrification fast becoming the mainstream, we are substantially increasing the number of electrified models and powertrain options for our ...
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Dover Fueling Solutions in new alliance with ABB to provide electric chargers
Dover Fueling Solutions (DFS) has announced an alliance with the electric charging company ABB to bring electric vehicle (EV)chargers to locations in Europe. It will enable DFS to add DC high power and fast chargers to its product portfolio, meaning it is able to deliver a complete forecourt offering to ...
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Ford and Centrica join forces to offer new electric vehicle services
Energy company Centrica and Ford are set to offer new electric vehicle (EV) services in the UK and Ireland as the car manufacturer accelerates its electrified vehicle plans across Europe.Under the planned partnership, Ford will work exclusively with Centrica to deliver a dedicated home-charging installation service and EV tariffs from ...
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NewsCorby site adds two electric chargers to its forecourt offer
A petrol station in Corby has installed two rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers on its forecourt in order to cater for the next generation of cars. Two InstaVolt chargers have gone live at HGC Shell Corby in Cottingham Road, enabling EV drivers to charge on a pay-as-you-go basis. Robert Spooner, ...
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NewsCentrica partners Ford to offer electric vehicle services
Energy company Centrica and Ford are set to offer new electric vehicle services in the UK and Ireland as the car manufacturer accelerates its electrified vehicle plans in Europe.Under the planned partnership, Ford will work exclusively with Centrica to deliver a dedicated home-charging installation service and EV tariffs from British ...
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Gridserve applies to build electric forecourt in Essex
Gridserve has submitted a planning application to build an ’Electric Forecourt’ in Braintree, Essex, the first of more than 100 sites it proposes to develop across the UK with the aim to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) as easy as using a petrol filling station.The company claims Braintree Electric ...
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NewsPRA warns rating battle may extend to electric chargers
The PRA has warned that the government’s attempts to impose rates on cash machines could be extended to electric vehicle charging points. Last year retailers including Sainsbury’s, Tesco and the Co-op and the ATM provider Cardtronics won a Court of Appeal case against the Valuation Office Agency overturning the VOA’s ...
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NewsGridserve applies for planning consent for first electric forecourt
Gridserve has submitted a planning application to build an ‘Electric Forecourt’ in Braintree, Essex, the first of more than 100 sites it proposes to develop across the UK with the aim to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) as easy as using a petrol filling station. The company claims Braintree ...
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NewsLondon mayor sets out plans for electric vehicle future
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has set out his plans for a major expansion of London’s electric vehicle-charging network to tackle the twin dangers of London’s toxic air crisis and the climate change emergency. The plans include commitments by businesses and retailers to transform EV charging provision in London ...
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NewsDfT plans for total electricfication of government car fleet
The transport secretary has set out plans for the government to move towards completely ultra-low emission car fleets over the next decade. Last year’s Road to Zero strategy set out a commitment to make all central government cars electric by 2030, electrifying at least 25% of the fleet by 2022. ...