All Technology articles – Page 9
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NewsSwarco eVolt Supports East Lothian Council to launch new charging hub in Wallyford
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure specialist Swarco eVolt, has installed 18 charging stations at a new charging hub at Wallyford, Park & Choose (bus/rail), for East Lothian Council.
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NewsLondon needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, says boss of Green Tomato Cars
The founder of Europe’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen cars says London should seize the chance to rid itself of ‘the Big Smoke’ tag by increasing the number of hydrogen refuelling stations. Jonny Goldstone, managing director of Green Tomato Cars, a green private vehicle hire business, believes improving the hydrogen refuelling network could spark a ‘green rush’ to help the capital - and the rest of the UK - hit its Net Zero targets.
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NewsAA rolls out EV support service in response to increased demand
Following successful implementation across the Swarco E.Connect UK network over the summer months, the AA is set to roll out a dedicated EV Support package for other operators in the domestic, workplace and public charging environments.
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NewsGridserve confirms partnerships to deliver ‘world-class’ customer experience at its first Electric Forecourt
Gridserve has announced multiple new partnerships with leading retail, service and technology giants to deliver a “world-class” customer experience at the UK’s first Electric Forecourt, due to open near Braintree, Essex, this November. The retail partners, including WHSmith, Costa Coffee, Post Office, Booths, and Gourmade, alongside charging infrastructure partners ABB, Tesla, and customer support from the AA
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NewsHighways England’s £9.3m boost for electric vehicles on first World EV Day
Highways England is super-charging a green incentive scheme with a multi-million pound investment that allows businesses to try electric vehicles for free before they buy. The announcement was made as the first World EV Day gets underway.
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NewsBureau Veritas launches testing service for EV charging points
Electrical safety expert Bureau Veritas has unveiled a new testing and inspection service for electric vehicle (EV) charging points as latest figures show almost 10,000 new connections have been installed across the UK in the past year alone.
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NewsRAW Charging installs 26 smart-charging points
RAW Charging has announced the installation of 26 smart-charging points at the new Worcestershire Parkway Railway Station.
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NewsBP partners Aberdeen in drive to achieve Net Zero Vision
BP has agreed a significant partnership with Aberdeen City Council to help the council achieve the goals of the recently-approved Net Zero Vision to reduce carbon emissions and become a climate-positive city.
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NewsZap Map launches ‘game-changing’ EV charging payment service
Electric vehicle mapping service Zap-Map has unveiled Zap-Pay, a new service that enables EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks. Drivers currently need to use multiple apps and cards to pay to charge on different networks. Zap-Pay will allow all EV drivers to seamlessly pay to charge on any participating network.
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NewsNew car registrations for August down 5.8%, despite EVs enjoying ‘bumper’ month
UK new car registrations declined by 5.8% in August, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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NewsSMMT calls for more government commitment to drive EV sales
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to commit to significant long-term incentives for electric vehicle (EV) purchase as well as binding targets on charging infrastructure, as a new survey suggests almost half of UK motorists don’t feel ready to make the switch by 2035.
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NewsULEMCo underway with ‘largest single deployment of hydrogen dual-fuel vehicles’
ULEMCo, the company pioneering the adoption of ultra-low emission hydrogen fuel in the UK, claims to have started the largest single deployment of hydrogen dual fuel vehicles yet seen.
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NewsSwarco eVolt extends EV charging network to support taxis
Swarco eVolt is expanding the Swarco E.Connect EV charging network with the addition of 14 rapid chargers in Kent for registered taxis and private hire vehicles to help encourage further uptake of electric vehicles while supporting the local authority’s clean air strategy.
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NewsPRA slams proposals to bring forward ban on new petrol and diesel cars and vans
The PRA has voiced strong opposition to the proposal to bring forward the ban on sales of new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars and vans from 2040 to 2035 or earlier.
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NewsElectric overhead cables proposed to power electric lorries
Electric cables over the inside lanes of motorways could be used to power electric lorries, according to a report written for the Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (CSRF).
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NewsSwarco to add five EV charge points in Basildon and Rochford
Swarco eVolt is set to add five more electric vehicle charging points on its Swarco E.Connect network at key locations across Basildon and Rochford to support the uptake of electric vehicles by local taxi fleets.
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NewsNew EV transport model aims to drive charge-point investment in NW
A new transport model designed to anticipate and map electric vehicle (EV) uptake across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales has been unveiled by electricity distributor SP Energy Networks.
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NewsGrant Shapps highlights ‘green’ opportunity of Covid-19, as LowCVP changes focus to ‘zero’ carbon
Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps believes the Covid-19 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to rethink the way we travel and to accelerate development of clean technologies.
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NewsMoto to trial ‘breakthrough’ rapid charging solution with WPD
A breakthrough in rapid charging technology from Western Power Distribution (WPD) could make charging electric vehicles at motorway service stations quicker and easier in future.
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LowCVP fires the starting gun on a ‘decade of change for transport’
Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has received cross-government commitment to its model of partnership working and has published its new annual work programme with net zero as the clear, ultimate destination.