National Grid helps develop new 4×4 utility EV
A new fully electric 4×4 utility vehicle is joining National Grid’s transport fleet after a collaborative project with Skoda and vehicle conversion company Strongs.
Portsmouth accelerates charging strategy
Portsmouth City Council has announced plans to more than triple the number of on-street chargepoints over the next three years.
Government ‘must act’ to stabilise used EV market
The UK government should act to avoid further volatility in used electric vehicle (EV) values, which are making the transition more expensive and damaging confidence, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has claimed.
Cheaper EV running costs converting ICE owners
Half of ICE drivers want to shift to electric vehicles (EV) due to the cheaper running costs as they feel the squeeze at the fuel pump, new research has found.
National Grid agrees sale of ESO to government paving way for new National Energy System Operator
National Grid has agreed to sell the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to the government with 1 October set as the launch day of National Energy System Operator – a new independent organisation.
UK Power Networks helps to electrify Arriva bus depot
UK Power Networks has invested £4 million in new power infrastructure to turn Arriva’s Thornton Heath bus fleet green – with the company electrifying 109 buses.
EDF trial will explore how solar customers can power their homes using EV batteries
A new trial looking into how bi-directional charging technology can be optimised to allow customers with solar panels to use the spare capacity in their electric vehicle (EV) batteries to power their homes and earn extra cash has been launched by EDF.
Huge solar switch on at cricket ground
More than 1,000 newly installed solar panels were turned on for the first time at Utilita Bowl earlier this week, ahead of England taking on Australia in Southampton.
National Grid projects get Ofgem funding
Three National Grid-led projects developing electricity transmission and distribution network innovations will continue after securing £15.3m from the next stage of Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) programme.
Be.EV set to open EV charging hub in Wednesbury
Wesleyan Assurance Society has partnered with Be.EV to deliver an ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Wednesbury – with the site set to open in November 2024.
EV giants join forces to launch Electric Vehicles UK
Octopus Electric Vehicles and the Fully Charged Show have teamed up to launch ‘Electric Vehicles UK’, a new organisation designed to educate consumers about EVs.
BMW works with Toyota on fuel cell tech
BMW plans to launch its first-ever series production fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) in 2028 after partnering with Toyota on the next generation of fuel cell powertrain technology.
