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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.