UK Power Networks providing new grid connection for Moto Medway charging stations
Electricity network operator UK Power Networks is upgrading power capacity for new electric vehicle charging stations – including GRIDSERVE’s high-power chargers – at Moto Medway services, near J4 of the M2 in Kent.
ev.energy teams up with BriXcell to make simple EV charging solution more accessible for property developers
Electric vehicle software specialist, ev.energy, is teaming up with BriXcell to make rapid charging solutions more accessible to property developers and homeowners in the UK – accelerating the UK’s EV adoption.
Paua adds ESB Energy to business roaming network
Paua, the UK’s largest independent electric vehicle roaming network for businesses, has added ESB Energy to its EV charging network – taking the company’s total number of live chargepoint connectors to over 18,000.
VolkerSmart Technologies installing EV charge points across West Sussex
VolkerSmart Technologies is working in partnership with Connected Kerb to install electric vehicle charge points (EVCP) across 18 public car parks and on community facilities in West Sussex.
Energy storage system could be used to power EVs
An innovative system that uses ex-service diesel engines and gravel to store electricity has been developed by an entrant in a multi-million-pound competition funded by National Highways – with the system set to speed up electric vehicle (EV) charging.
West Midlands Mayor visits Tevva
West Midlands Mayor Andy Street visited electric and hydrogen truck manufacturer Tevva last week and toured the company’s R&D hub.
Midlands Connect launches EV charging point tool
Midlands Connect has launched a new electric vehicle planning tool which will help councils with the installation of charging points.
UK must shift up a gear to realise potential as emobility powerhouse, PwC survey shows
A survey carried out by PwC shows that 55% of consumers are looking to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) within the next two years, with lower operating costs, environmental impact and convenience cited as major motives to buy – but breaking out of the luxury bubble will be key to rapidly accelerating adoption of EVs.
GRIDSERVE secures £200m investment from Infracapital
Electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm GRIDSERVE has secured an initial £200m investment from Infracapital – the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Plc.
Mitie wins contract to install charge points on behalf of Environment Agency
Mitie has won a £4.5m contract to install and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charge points for the Environment Agency – a delivery body of the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA).
Bridging the north-south EV charging divide
Toby Butler, UK Managing Director of ubitricity, says he has “big ambitions for Scotland” that will provide EV drivers with state-of-the-art on-street charging. Here in an interview with Norrie Hunter, he outlines his thoughts.
AMTE and Cosworth sign partnership agreement to support next-generation EVs
AMTE Power, a leading manufacturer of battery cells for specialist markets, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with automotive engineering company Cosworth to support the development of next-generation electric vehicles.