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Council to roll out 6,000 chargers across Suffolk 11/04/2025 Suffolk County Council is set to deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the county to support residents make the transition to EVs.
6,000 EV chargers to be rolled out in Brighton 07/04/2025 More than 6,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers are set to be rolled out across Brighton and Hove in what is said to be the largest project of its kind in the UK.
PAC: Inequalities risk being ‘baked into’ charge point roll-out 12/03/2025 Regional divides and inequalities risk being ‘baked into’ the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, MPs have warned.
Islington embarks on £1.2m EV charging project 12/02/2025 Islington Council is launching a £1.2m project to install new chargers to support its fleet of more than 550 electric vehicles (EVs).
UK reaches 70,000 public EV charge points 08/01/2025 There are more than 70,000 public charging devices for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, according to mapping service Zapmap.
Rutland rolls out £100k charge point pilot 11/10/2024 Rutland County Council has secured over £100,000 to fund a pilot project that will see a minimum of 23 charge points installed across the county.
Charging toward net zero 02/10/2024 John Lewis, CEO of charge point provider char.gy, discusses the role of local authorities in delivering electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure.
Councils join depot sharing scheme 09/08/2024 Oxfordshire and Suffolk county councils have joined a scheme to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Surrey installs pop-up solar car park and EV charging hub 21/06/2024 Surrey County Council has installed a pop-up solar car park and electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
Edinburgh launches charging bays for electric car club 31/05/2024 The City of Edinburgh Council is rolling out 72 electric charging bays to be used by its car club provider.
char.gy hits 3,000th EV charge point milestone 23/04/2024
EV charge point rollout gets £185m boost 22/03/2024
Councils failing to engage with fleets 15/03/2024
Progress stalls on EV charge points 05/03/2024 Many local authorities have fallen significantly behind on their electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure plans, new research has found.
UK risks being stuck in EV ‘slow lane’ 06/02/2024
Nearly 70% of EV owners unhappy with public chargers 01/02/2024
£150k charging investment to support Hull’s EV transition 08/12/2023 Hull City Council has announced that it will invest £150,000 in new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Gov announces £70m charge point pilot 06/12/2023
New EV charge bays in first-of-kind partnership 29/11/2023 The first on-street electric vehicle charging bays as part of a collaboration with Uber and charge point provider Zest have been launched in Brent.
SSE Energy Solutions to build first electric HGV charging hub 24/11/2023 SSE Energy Solutions is set to build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Autumn Statement: Planning system to prioritise EV charging 22/11/2023 The Autumn Statement gave a major boost to the electric vehicle (EV) market with £2bn of investment and a pledge to reform the planning system to prioritise the roll-out of charge points.
APCOA to deliver EV charging across Hillingdon 10/11/2023 Hillingdon Council has selected parking operator APCOA to deliver an electric vehicle (EV) charging network by 2030.
Powering up local infrastructure 13/10/2023 Thomas McLennan, head of policy and public affairs, BVRLA looks at how local authorities can help develop fleet friendly electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
£5.5m for EV charging in West Sussex 29/09/2023 West Sussex County Council has received £5.5m to pay for the installation of up to 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
County areas behind on EV charging 29/09/2023 The number of publicly available electric vehicle (EV) charge points in England’s county and rural areas lags ‘far behind’ major towns and cities, according to a report.
Webfleet and VEV announce partnership to optimise fleet electrification 17/08/2023 Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has entered into a partnership with new e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate commercial EV fleet adoption.
Supporting local authority plans for EV charging 07/07/2023 Automotive trade association, the BVRLA, has launched a campaign that will support more local authorities in developing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure strategies.
Leeds EV charging hub receives ‘overwhelming’ approval 31/05/2023 Plans for a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub near Leeds have been submitted to the city council following ‘overwhelming’ public approval.
Dundee opens accessible EV charging hub 10/05/2023 Dundee Council has opened its fourth public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, which places a particular emphasis on making charging more accessible for drivers with a disability.
Number of public EV charge points up 3,000 05/05/2023 The number of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points increased by over 3,000 in the first quarter of this year, up 8% compared to the start of January.
Hackney Council to roll-out 2,500 chargers 30/03/2023 Hackney Council has signed a contract with charging infrastructure provider Zest to provide and operate its charge point roll-out of 2,500 fast and slow chargers.
Surrey CC begins rollout of record 10,000 EV chargers 23/03/2023 Electric vehicle owners in Surrey will soon have access to 10,000 public EV chargers as the county council announces the largest deployment of charge points by a UK local authority.
Nottingham launches vehicle-to-grid demonstrator project 21/03/2023 Nottingham City Council has launched a UK-first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) demonstrator project to show how technology can be used to improve energy demands during fleet electrification.
Around 40% of councils failing to engage with fleet sector 21/03/2023 An estimated 40% of local authorities in the UK are yet to engage with the fleet sector when considering electric vehicle (EV) charging needs, according to new research.
EV streets for all 10/03/2023 Dr Chao Long, a researcher at Cranfield University, argues that local government urgently needs data on EV use in order to avoid mistakes around funding.
Liberty Charge and Brentwood council roll out rapid charging infrastructure 02/03/2023 Liberty Charge, the electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator (CPO), is working with Brentwood Borough Council to roll out fast and rapid charging infrastructure for local residents.
Fuel costs top challenge to fleet operators, poll finds 02/03/2023 A survey of fleet operators has revealed that rising fuel costs, disruption due to the impact of COVID-19, and supply chain pressure, are the top challenges they currently face.
Charge point roll out gets £56m cash injection 21/02/2023 Sixteen local authorities are set to benefit from a £56m injection of cash aimed at driving forward the roll out of thousands of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
Denbighshire CC rolls out largest EV charging hub in Wales 10/02/2023 Denbighshire County Council has rolled out a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Rhyl with the help of the charging infrastructure business SWARCO Smart Charging.
Connected EVs annually save fleets 15 tonnes of CO2 26/01/2023 A new analysis has revealed that European fleets using electric vehicles (EVs) have cut their carbon emissions by more than 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle, per year.
Council’s £8m EV programme branded a ‘fiasco’ 11/01/2023 City of York Council’s electric vehicle (EV) programme has been branded a ‘fiasco’ after it spent £8m on a fleet of electric vehicles without having the right charging infrastructure in place.
Ryedale council agrees deal to deliver 10 rapid charge points 16/12/2022 Electric vehicle charging infrastructure specialist Zest has announced a partnership with Ryedale District Council to deliver 10 rapid charge points.
Council launches survey to help boost EV infrastructure 16/12/2022 West Dunbartonshire residents are being asked to help the council boost the uptake of electric vehicles.
RCVs: from the cradle to the grave 07/12/2022 FZ UK does more than just sell trucks. They offer a turnkey solution that matches local authorities with the vehicles and infrastructure that best suit their needs. LAPV talks to FZ UK’s commercial director, Stewart Gregory, to learn more.
Online hub to help councils with charge point roll out launched 28/11/2022 A new online resource to help local authorities navigate the roll out of electric vehicle charging points has been launched.
Trafford connects first tranche of 100 new charging bays 18/11/2022 Trafford Council yesterday connected the first tranche of a planned 100 new charging bays – the biggest local authority roll-out in Greater Manchester.
North Northamptonshire proposes 80 new charge points 28/10/2022 North Northamptonshire Council is proposing to install on-street electric vehicle charging points at 21 new sites across the region.
Councils set to double number of EV chargers 24/10/2022 Local authorities are set to double the number of electric vehicle (EV) charging points they install over the next 12 months, according to new data released today.
Cost to use public charge points up over 40% 26/09/2022 The cost to charge an electric car on a pay-as-you-go basis at a publicly accessible ‘rapid’ charger has increased by 42%, the RAC reports.
Majority of EV drivers ‘dissatisfied’ with charging infrastructure 23/09/2022 Three-quarters of electric vehicle owners say that they are dissatisfied with the charging infrastructure available, new research has revealed.
Glasgow and Aberdeen to get new electric buses 22/09/2022 First Bus Scotland is to spend £35m on 74 new electric buses and infrastructure, taking emission free buses in Aberdeen to more than 50% of the city’s fleet.
Nine councils set to benefit from £20m EV charge point pilot 24/08/2022 A multi-million-pound electric vehicle (EV) charge point pilot looks set to deliver an estimated 1,000 new chargers across the country.
Drivers 'crying out' for chargers close to home 22/08/2022 Research by the AA has revealed huge gaps across the UK where there is little to no residential on-street electric vehicle charging, with government schemes making limited progress.
New tool to ‘revolutionise’ EV charger planning 08/08/2022 Midlands Connect has launched a new electric vehicle planning tool which they argue will ‘revolutionise’ the installation of public charging points.
Government needs ‘cohesive strategy’ to help councils with EV roll-out 03/08/2022 Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure, EV charging experts warn.
Gloucestershire council to roll out 1,000 EV chargers 07/07/2022 Gloucestershire County Council is moving forward with plans to install 1,000 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging points over the next three years.
Oxford opens one of Europe’s most powerful EV charging hubs 05/07/2022 Oxford City Council and partners today officially opened what is billed as Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
The future of EV infrastructure – Why asset management holds the key 01/07/2022 Andy Peart, marketing director at Yotta, looks at EV infrastructure and the role of asset management.
Women in engineering 23/06/2022 To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Terri Logan, electric vehicle charging project engineer for public charge point operator Liberty Charge, spoke to LAPV about prejudice in education, being the only woman on her engineering degree, why diversity is important, and why she finds electric vehicle charging engineering so fascinating.
West Sussex set to welcome largest-ever EV charger roll-out 23/06/2022 Local authorities in West Sussex are celebrating the largest-ever local authority roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in the UK.
SWARCO and Cornwall Council sign EV charger deal 21/06/2022 Electric vehicle charging experts SWARCO Smart Charging has signed a new partnership agreement with Cornwall Council to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle (EV) charge points throughout the county.
Plug-in grant comes to an end 14/06/2022 The Government is today closing the plug-in grant for cars and says the focus will now be on expanding the public charge point network.
Bath council installs 30 new charge points 09/06/2022 Drivers in Bath can use 30 new electric charging points following the expansion of the Revive vehicle charging network across Bath and North East Somerset.
Charge point operator warns of £1.5bn shortfall in EV funding 08/06/2022 A public charge point operator has warned of a more than £1.5bn shortfall in Government electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure funding and called on the private sector to step in.
Automotive industry calls for electric ‘van plan’ 24/05/2022 More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of charge point infrastructure, according to new research.
New EV chargers rolled out in Banbury and Kidlington 18/05/2022 Drivers of electric vehicles will soon be able to top up their batteries at 22 new park and charge sites in Banbury and Kidlington.
Somerset council launches new funding round for EV charge points 17/05/2022 Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) Council has launched a new round of grant funding to support the installation of electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) across the district.?
DfT spent 15 times more on private than public EV chargers 12/05/2022 An analysis of Department for Transport (DfT) figures has revealed that public money spent on installing off-street residential electric vehicle (EV) chargers is over 15 times what has been spent on public on-street residential chargers.
Electric vehicle charging contractor appointed by Wealden 09/05/2022 Wealden District Council has appointed a provider to boost public electric vehicle charging availability in the district.
April sees record increase in electric vehicle chargers 06/05/2022 Last month saw a record number of new charging devices installed across the UK bringing the total number of charge points to over 30,000.
Vast majority of EV drivers use public chargers 21/04/2022 The majority of electric vehicle (EV) drivers use public charge points with 40% using them once a week, a new survey has revealed.
West Yorkshire’s charge point journey 12/04/2022 Local authorities thinking about making the transition to electric fleets require reliable EV charging infrastructure. EQUANS EV Solutions and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority have been working together to deliver just that. LAPV reports.
GreenFlux and Osprey agree to offer charge points to 90,000 drivers 12/04/2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist GreenFlux has signed a roaming agreement with Osprey Charging Network, opening the UK rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 EV drivers.
A springboard for action 01/04/2022 Neil Isaacson, CEO of public charge point operator Liberty Charge, discusses why the Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy is an important step in the right direction, and where it can go even further to support the immediate action required of local authorities.
Shapps launches £10m pilot EV charging fund 01/04/2022 Transport secretary Grant Shapps has written to local authority chief executives to launch a pilot £10m bidding scheme to boost local EV infrastructure.
New EV charge point pilot launched 28/03/2022 Flowbird Smart City UK has completed its first local authority electric vehicle (EV) charge point pilot project for Wokingham Borough Council.
Council chiefs welcome £1.6bn EV charge point strategy 25/03/2022 Local authorities have welcomed a new Government strategy designed to boost the roll-out of 300,000 electric vehicle charge points by 2030.
Ratio of public chargers to EVs ‘rapidly deteriorated’ 24/03/2022 The ratio of public standard chargers to electric vehicles has ‘rapidly deteriorated’, the automotive industry has warned.
Industry leaders call for ‘step change’ in EV charger roll-out 22/03/2022 Industry leaders have called for a ‘step change’ in the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging roll-out to deliver the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars.
Glasgow council fleet to be emissions free by 2029 22/03/2022 Glasgow City Council is aiming to ensure its 2,000 strong fleet will be emissions free by the end of the decade, the local authority says.
New fast electric vehicle charging points unveiled in Sunderland 22/03/2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in Sunderland have been given a boost with the unveiling of new fast EV charging points.
Waltham Forest Council announces new plans for EV charge point roll out 14/03/2022 Electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure in Waltham Forest is set for a boost with the installation of new on-street charge points, owned and operated by Liberty Charge and delivered via its sister company Virgin Media O2.
Northamptonshire councils join forces to deliver 82 EV charge points 02/03/2022 A partnership between two Northamptonshire councils has led to the provision of a new portfolio of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions.
New guide launched to help councils deliver charging points 23/02/2022 Local authorities are being urged to do more to ensure electric vehicle users have easy access to a reliable charge point in their area.
Government needs to ‘level up’ charging infrastructure 18/02/2022 Government needs to ‘level up’ the public charge point picture, says Fleet Evolution founder and managing director, Andrew Leech.
Automotive industry calls for mandated targets to boost EV infrastructure 16/02/2022 The UK automotive industry has called for mandated targets for the roll-out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure supported by ring-fenced funding for local authorities.
Government urged to ‘level up’ public charge point infrastructure 10/02/2022 The Government has been urged to ‘level up’ charge point infrastructure after reports that the London Borough of Westminster has more public charge points than six major UK cities combined.
Safe and Secure: protecting EV charge points 28/01/2022 As the government pushes forward with its plans for an electric vehicle (EV) future, Paul Roehricht, UK strategic account manager at Brandsafe, considers the necessity of protecting charge point installations from impact damage.
Electric car owners face different regional costs when using council-owned chargers 26/01/2022 Drivers in the South are being charged over a quarter (28%) more to charge their electric cars using council-owned chargers than those in the North, new research has revealed.
Barnet to install 500 EV charge points 16/12/2021 Barnet Council has secured over £3.5m in grant funding to deliver 500 on-street electric vehicle charge points by November 2022.
Government criticised for plug-in grant cut 16/12/2021 The Government is facing criticism for its decision to cut the plug-in car and van grant by up to £1,000 and change the eligibility criteria.
Coventry council awarded £700,000 in charge point funding 07/12/2021 Coventry City Council has been awarded over £700,000 by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) to fund the installation of 155 on-street electric vehicle charge points.
Argyll and Bute Council launches electric charger consultation 03/12/2021 Argyll and Bute Council has launched a consultation which seeks the views of residents on where to position future electric vehicle chargers.
Charge point deployment struggling to keep up with EV sales 30/11/2021 The ratio of vehicle charge points to plug-in cars deteriorated by nearly a third in 2020, new data shows.
Work starts on UK’s largest charging hub 29/11/2021 Work started last week on the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Redbridge Park & Ride, which will see the installation of fast and ultra-rapid EV chargers for drivers.
New building regulations to deliver 145,000 charge points a year 22/11/2021 New homes and buildings such as supermarkets and workplaces, as well as those undergoing major renovation, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points from next year, the Government has announced.
Counties warn of a 'chasm' in electric vehicle chargers 08/11/2021 There are more publicly available charging points in London than in England's counties combined, new analysis has shown.
Over 50% of councils spent nothing on EV chargers in 2021 29/10/2021 Over half of the UK’s local authorities spent nothing on electric vehicle charge points in the last 12 months, a freedom of information request has revealed.
Councils join forces to install 600 new charging points 26/10/2021 Kent County Council is working with other local authorities in Kent to bring one of the largest networks of consistent charging points for electric vehicles to the county.
Rolling out chargepoints the smart way 22/10/2021 Geoff McGrath, Managing Director at CKDelta, discusses how smart data can support local authorities in the rollout of electric vehicle charge points.
Wiltshire Council approves EV charging infrastructure scheme 13/10/2021 Wiltshire Council's cabinet yesterday agreed to approve a new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure plan that will see more chargers delivered in the local area.
Councils face legal obligation to plan and deliver for EVs 05/10/2021 The Government is considering imposing a statutory duty on local authorities to plan and deliver for electric vehicle infrastructure.
Council to trial electric car club with induction charger 29/09/2021 Buckinghamshire Council has become one of the first local authorities in the country to trial an electric car club with an induction charger.
Free online tool to boost chargepoint installations launched 29/09/2021 SP Energy Networks has announced the official launch of the Charge Project’s ConnectMore Interactive Map (CIM).
TfL opens £2m EV charging hub in Woolwich 02/09/2021 Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new rapid charging hub in Woolwich.
Game-changing project in Lambeth addresses EV inequality 02/09/2021 The London Borough of Lambeth has worked with Connected Kerb, the electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist, to provide public EV charging infrastructure to under-represented communities.
Shell aims to install 50,000 EV chargepoints 01/09/2021 Shell has announced that it aims to install 50,000 on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers through their company ubitricity across the UK by the end of 2025.
Global traffic technology group announces SWARCO Smart Charging 18/08/2021 SWARCO, the global traffic technology group, has launched SWARCO Smart Charging, a dedicated business aimed at addressing the electric vehicle charging needs of customers, including those within local authorities.
NatWest enlists EQUANS for national roll out of EV chargers 12/08/2021 EQUANS has been appointed by banking group NatWest to deliver more than 600 high power GeniePoint electric vehicle charging points across its office locations in the UK.
How to plan the right EV infrastructure for your local authority 04/08/2021 Asif Ghafoor, part of the team working to deliver Greater Manchester’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, shares practical advice for local authorities on how to plan an effective network.
Charge points go live as EVs added to council pool car fleet 29/07/2021 Somerset West and Taunton (SWT) has now completed the installation of five charging points in partnership with EV charge point supplier, InstaVolt.
Charging Forward: tackling the UK’s electric car charging deserts 15/07/2021 Greg Archer, the director of Transport & Environment, looks at what councils should do to bring an end to the postcode lottery in charging infrastructure.
Allstar Business Solutions announces new partnership with EB Charging 15/07/2021 Allstar Business Solutions has announced a new partnership with the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider, EB Charging.
Electric vehicle charging points trial rolled out across Bruntwood’s network 08/07/2021 Property company Bruntwood is to trial the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across its North West portfolio as part of Greater Manchester Local Energy Market Project (GM LEM).
Oxford City Council to deliver Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub 24/05/2021 Oxford City Council, and Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea to deliver Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub in Oxford.
Ofgem announces £300m investment in charging infrastructure 24/05/2021 Ofgem today announced that it is investing £300m in new infrastructure to support the roll out of 1,800 ultra-rapid charging points at motorway service areas.
Kent’s hard-to-reach communities given access to EV infrastructure 20/05/2021 Electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist, Connected Kerb, is working with Kent County Council on a project that will provide a blueprint for local authorities looking to provide EV infrastructure to hard-to-reach communities.
Westminster first UK council to install 1,000 EV charge points 28/04/2021 Westminster City Council is the first local authority in the UK to install more than 1,000 electric vehicle charge points.
Crowdfunding platform launches offer to roll out EV chargers in Greater Manchester 19/04/2021 Crowdfunding platform Abundance Investment Ltd has launched an offer to fund the roll out of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure throughout the Greater Manchester area.
Liberty Charge to install charging points across Waltham Forest 13/04/2021 Liberty Charge, the joint venture created by Liberty Global and Zouk Capital to rollout on-street electric vehicle charging points in the UK, has today announced the successful completion of its first UK installation in the London borough of Waltham Forest.
Doncaster Council continues its drive to support a fleet of electric vehicles 08/04/2021 Plans for a new 20 space car park to support the council’s 100% electric vehicles have been approved at Planning Committee.
EV consumer association launches public charging survey 24/02/2021 EVA England has launched a drivers’ survey to improve confidence in the electric vehicle public charging experience.
Allstar adds 110 new chargepoints to EV network 03/02/2021 Allstar Business Solutions has added 110 new chargepoints to its electric vehicle (EV) network through its new partnership with Gronn Kontakt.
UK needs to install EV chargepoints ‘five times faster’ than current rate, think tanks says 02/02/2021 The UK needs to install public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints five times faster than the current rate at an estimated cost of between £5bn and £10bn by 2030, a think tank has said.
Councils urged to bid for extended electric vehicle chargepoints funding 02/02/2021 Local authorities are being urged to apply for a share of £20m funding to help increase the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints.
Councils join forces with electricity network operator to end EV charging blackspots 26/01/2021 Five local authorities are joining forces with the UK’s biggest electricity network operator in a bid to end electric vehicle (EV) charging blackspots.
Councils plan to install 35 on-street EV chargers each by 2025 20/01/2021 Councils are planning on installing just 35 on-street electric vehicle chargers each by 2025 on average, an investigation has revealed.
Coventry and Oxford prepare to run UK’s first all-electric bus services 07/01/2021 Coventry and Oxford are set to receive up to £50m to help them become the first parts of the UK to run all-electric bus services, the transport secretary has announced.
Tesla revealed as UK’s top ranking electric vehicle network 05/01/2021 Tesla has retained its top spot as the country’s most appreciated EV charging provider, according to a new survey.
PM outlines 10 point plan for green revolution 18/11/2020 The prime minister has outlined a 10 point plan for a 'green industrial revolution' including bringing forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
Data sharing between fleets and councils important for EV uptake, study says 16/11/2020 A new study has called for enhanced data sharing between fleets and local authorities in order to ensure the uptake of electric vehicles becomes a widespread reality.
The egg is hatching: The UK must improve its EV charging infrastructure 16/11/2020 Thus far 2020 has been a great year for electric vehicle (EV) sales. In April and May Tesla’s Model 3 was the best-selling model of car in the UK, whilst October figures show that despite an overall decrease in new car registrations of 1.6% year on year, sales in EVs increased dramatically across the board.
Scottish councils ‘outstrip’ English counterparts when it comes to EV funding 05/11/2020 Local authorities in Scotland and Wales are receiving much more funding per capita to spend on electric vehicle charging than councils in England, a new report has revealed.
SP Energy Networks to run ‘major trial’ of electric vehicle charging solution 04/11/2020 SP Energy Networks is seeking participants to take part in a major trial of an electric vehicle (EV) charging solution across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales.
Over 500 new chargers per day needed to achieve zero emission car market 07/09/2020 A new survey has revealed that despite the billions that have been invested in the development of electric vehicles (EVs), UK buyers are still reluctant to buy them and hundreds more charge points are needed.
Number of public charging devices increases five-fold, Government reveals 11/08/2020 The number of public charging devices has increased five-fold over the last half a decade, according to the latest Government figures.
Birmingham council to roll out rapid charging network for electric vehicles 10/08/2020 Birmingham City Council has announced it will start the roll-out of 100% renewable energy electric vehicle charge points across the city from Autumn 2020.
Investment company announces £50m agreement to buy over 100 EV charging stations 06/08/2020 SDCL Energy Efficiency Income Trust plc (SEEIT) has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Electric Vehicle Network Limited (EVN) to acquire 112 rapid and ultra-fast EV charging stations across the UK for £50m.
Taunton confirmed as site for DC Share project trial 30/07/2020 Taunton, Somerset, has been confirmed as the site for a trial of new DC technology which could help deliver an estimated 217,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in urban spaces.
Cardiff council pilots the rollout of rapid EV chargers 28/07/2020 Cardiff City Council has joined forces with Engenie to rollout a rapid EV charging network across the city. LAPV reports.
New transport model designed to anticipate EV uptake unveiled 22/07/2020 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.
SWARCO plans for five more EV charging points on its E.Connect Network 22/07/2020 SWARCO eVolt is set to add five more electric vehicle charging points on its E.Connect network at key locations across Basildon and Rochford to support the uptake of electric vehicles by local taxi fleets.
Councils could 'save millions' with help of electric charger surgeries, company claims 22/07/2020 UK Power Networks says that local authorities could collectively save millions if they use the electricity company’s free advice surgeries when installing electric vehicle chargers.
Wales moves closer to hosting UK’s first battery gigaplant 20/07/2020 The UK’s first battery gigaplant moves a step closer as manufacturer Britishvolt and the Welsh government sign a landmark memorandum of understanding.
Major businesses call for all car and van sales to be electric by 2030 15/07/2020 A coalition of major businesses has called for all new car and van sales to be fully electric by 2030.
Mitie launches service to share electric vehicle expertise 15/07/2020 The facilities?management?and?professional services?company Mitie has launched a new service to share its electric vehicle expertise with fleet operators looking to switch to electric vehicles.
New charges for drivers could pay for sustainable transport, report argues 07/07/2020 Campaigners have called on ministers to accelerate the shift to sustainable transport by introducing new charges for drivers and improving public transport, walking and cycling.
EV experts join forces to cut costs and emissions 18/06/2020 Electric vehicle (EV) optimisation experts The Algorithm People have signed a partnership agreement with Elmtronics to help vehicle operators reduce costs and cut carbon emissions.
First electric forecourt in a £1bn network to open this summer 11/03/2020 The first electric charging forecourt in a network of 100 similar sites is set to open this summer with the support of Braintree Council and Essex Council.
Vehicle remarketing companies face ‘charging crisis’ due to electric vehicles 12/02/2020 A potential ‘charging crisis’ could soon emerge among vehicle remarketing companies as electric vehicles start to make their way onto the used market in larger numbers, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) warns.
Green energy - the linchpin of EV success 12/02/2020 Despite the UK’s charging infrastructure receiving a welcome boost in 2019, there exists a hum-drum of concern around electric vehicles, particularly over range anxiety and vehicle cost.
Fleet sector ‘must act’ to safeguard plug-in van grant, trade body says 11/02/2020 The fleet sector must act now to safeguard the Plug-in Car and Van Grants, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) says.
Northern Powergrid launches innovative tool to accelerate EV uptake 05/02/2020 Northern Powergrid has launched a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process.
West Yorkshire council launches EV trial scheme 24/01/2020 Leeds City Council has launched a new scheme giving businesses, organisations and charities in West Yorkshire the opportunity to drive electric vans free of charge for up to two months.
Whitehall announces £3.4m investment in wireless charging tech 17/01/2020 The Government has announced that it is investing £3.4m in wireless charging technology trials at taxi ranks in Nottingham.
Taskforce says EV revolution ‘can be boon’ to energy system 16/01/2020 A Government-backed taskforce has concluded that an effectively managed integration of electric vehicles with the energy system can ‘significantly improve’ electricity network efficiency.
Islington Council launches electric vehicle charging partnership 16/01/2020 The first stage of an electric vehicle charging partnership with Islington Council was launched yesterday as part of the north London borough’s push to reduce harmful air pollution.
Study reveals insights into the next generation of charging technologies 13/01/2020 The next generation of charging technologies is set to be dominated by fast-charging, vehicle-to-home, and vehicle-to-grid models, a new study argues.
Making the right choice for your fleet 18/10/2019 Diesel is dead – or it will be by 2040 – but what is going to replace it? Phil Clifford considers the options currently available for fleets and concludes that what the industry needs most is more information to make the right choices. Luckily, Future Fleet Forum is just around the corner.