Virta secures €85m growth funding
Electric vehicle charging platform business Virta Ltd has secured new €85 million growth funding.
More than 1m EVs on Britain’s roads
There are now more than a million electric vehicles (EVs) on Britain’s roads, with the number of cars in use in 2022 rising by 124,393 units to a total of 35,148,045.
Half of Londoners “would choose electric van delivery”
Almost half of Londoners would choose a delivery by electric van than diesel or petrol power, research has shown.
North Sea joint energy project announced
One of the world’s largest multi-use electricity power lines is due to be built under the North Sea, according to plans released by the government.
Connected Kerb goes live on Zap-Pay
On-street electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Connected Kerb’s network has gone live on Zap-Pay.
Freight firm Einride to enter UK marketplace
Freight mobility company Einride has announced the expansion of its operations into the United Kingdom.
First Bus invests in on-site renewable energy for depots
First Bus has invested £2.5m in solar power with the installation of more than 6,000 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels across 20 depot sites.
Home-charging issue “barrier to EV adoption”
A new IPSOS survey has revealed 39% would purchase an EV, if they could charge it at home.
Gridserve forecourt powers 2 million EV miles
A Gridserve forecourt in Norwich has powered more than two million EV miles in its first year. The energy from its forecourt at Broadland Gate Business Park, adjacent to the A47, has seen some 36 EV chargers, including 22 350kW-capable high power chargers, powering enough vehicles to travel around the world 80 times. The news […]
WAE Technologies launches battery intelligence
WAE Technologies (WAE) has launched battery intelligence software to improve the life, safety, power and charging times of a battery system.
ENA publishes three-step connection plan
The Energy Networks Association (ENA), which represents the UK’s energy network operators, has published a three-step plan to speed up connections to the grid.
Ikea invests £4.5m in EV charging for last mile delivery
Ikea has announced a £4.5m investment in a nationwide electric charging infrastructure with Mer providing charging points for emissions-free deliveries across the UK.