Parkopedia partners with Plugsurfing on software platforms
Parkopedia has partnered with Plugsurfing to integrate its software platforms with Plugsurfing’s Drive API connected into Parkopedia’s in-car Payment Platform for drivers to locate, start, and pay for charging at over 500,000 charge points across Europe and the UK, using Parkopedia data.
Newcastle International Airport and Fastned plan electric forecourt
Newcastle International Airport and Fastned plan electric forecourt.
London Mayor welcomes Volta Trucks hub
All-electric firm Volta Trucks has officially opened its Truck as Service Hub in Tottenham, London.
Compleo opens tender for maintenance partner
Charge point manufacturer Compleo Charging Solutions UK has announced a new tender process to select maintenance partners for its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the UK & Ireland.
New UK and US economic partnership could benefit British electric car firms
British electric car firms could be given access to new US green tax credits and subsidies under a new ‘Atlantic Declaration’ agreed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and American President Joe Biden at the White House.
Industry interview: Andy Eastlake, CEO of Zemo Partnership
Ahead of the group’s 20th anniversary, Andy Eastlake – Chief Executive at the Zemo Partnership – reflects on the group’s achievements over the last 20 years and discusses what needs to be done to accelerate the transition to net zero.
Mayor of London outlines plans for 80 new rapid EV charging points across the capital
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that more than 80 new rapid charging electric points are to be installed across the capital, as he urges Ministers to follow the capital’s lead in speeding up the rollout of EV infrastructure nationally. London has almost a third of all the charge points in the […]
Chinese EVs will cause manufacturers to “hit serious difficulties”
The majority of dealers believe the arrival of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) will result in other existing manufacturers folding, a study has claimed.
Vehicle “to everything” could provide best grid support
A new report has said that vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology could be the solution to supporting the grid during the electric vehicle (EV) transition.
Green Alliance calls for reform of transportation taxes
A new report by the Green Alliance outlines how a ‘fair share’ package of tax reform could move the UK closer to net zero, secure revenues for the Treasury, and works progressively across the income distribution.
AA: EV out-of-charge breakdowns drops to just 1.8%
There has been more than a 70% drop in the proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge over the last few years, according to the AA.
Report highlights importance of EV battery supply chain
A new report on the UK automotive industry by Policy Exchange has highlighted the importance of gigafactories to the sector – and also other battery manufacturers – and the importance of stable government policy on the matter.