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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. ...
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NewsFerrari’s first electric hybrid provides 1,000 horse power
Ferrari has dipped its toe in the electric vehicle market with the introduction of its first series-production PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle), the SF90 Stradale. The car has three electric motors, one at the rear, known as the MGUK (Motor Generator Unit, Kinetic) due to its derivation from the Formula ...
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NewsElectric Vehicle Approved scheme launched to certify EV retailers
The Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme is being launched today (May 15) by the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) to certify retailers’ excellence in the electric vehicle sector. The launch will take place at the House of Commons, where an audience of MPs, retailers and industry stakeholders will have ...
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NewsBP Fuel Cards launches flexible Fuel & Charge offer for fleets transitioning to electric vehicles
BP is launching a new Fuel & Charge offer providing one simple solution to keep all vehicle fleets on the move no matter what their engine type. Due to launch later this summer, the offer provides fleets in the UK with access to both the BP Plus cross-acceptance network, ...
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NewsGo Ultra Low panel at Hay Festival on future of electric vehicles
The joint government and car industry campaign Go Ultra Low will host a panel on the future of electric vehicles at the Hay Festival for the second successive year. Following the inaugural event at 2018’s festival, Broadcaster and author Kate Humble will chair this year’s panel, bringing together speakers from ...