EV chargers to face range of conditions as part of House of the Future project
Electric vehicle chargers supplied by Ohme will be tested in weather temperatures ranging between -20°C to +40°C as well as simulated rain, snow and solar radiation as part of a project entitled Energy House 2.0.
EVN expands services to fleet operators
The Electric Vehicle Network (EVN) has announced the expansion of its successful public charging “Infrastructure-as-a-service” model to fleet operators for the first time.
Zap-Map analysis shows EV drivers still save money despite increased charging prices
New analysis from Zap-Map has found that the price drivers are paying to charge an electric vehicle (EV) on the public network has increased by more than 15% overall since September 2022 – although the price of charging varies substantially across different types of chargers.
Tritium secures largest order of chargers in company history from bp
Tritium, a leader in direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced that bp has placed the largest ever order from a single customer in the company’s history.
Uber to make up to 25,000 EVs available for drivers
Uber will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available for drivers after agreeing a new partnership with Hertz – with cars initially being rolled out in London.
Britishvolt enters administration
Battery firm Britishvolt has collapsed into administration, with most of its 300 staff made redundant with immediate effect.
Gridserve opens first electric super hub of 2023
GRIDSERVE has opened its first Electric Super Hub of 2023 at Solstice Park in Wiltshire, providing eight 350kW chargers to boost charging capacity for passing electric vehicles (EV) on the A303 near Stonehenge.
New plan for smart EV charging launched
The Government’s new Electric Vehicle Smart Charging Action Plan sets out the steps being taken to seize on the significant potential of smart charging and make it the preferred method of long duration charging by 2025.
Battery-electric hearse unveiled by Coleman Milne
Coleman Milne has unveiled its new electric hearse and limousine based on the Ford Mustang Mach-E.
Network upgrade will power electric ferry
A £1 million power network upgrade will create crucial new capacity to enable the installation of Windermere’s first electric ferry.
ESC opens international EV demonstrator project
Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) has launched a demonstrator project, inviting applications from businesses developing innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, which are accessible, easy to use and provide value for money for EV users.
Coventry Rugby Club to give EV charging a try
Vital EV will act as the ‘Official EV Charging Partner’ for Coventry Rugby Club for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons – with temporary ‘rapid charging hubs’ set to be trialled at selected home games.