New ‘Powerlimit’ tech unlocks the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid
Octopus Electric Vehicles, alongside UK Power Networks and G99 Professional Services, have announced the integration of a UK-first device that unlocks the power of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and allows for more renewable energy to be connected to the grid.
Fiat commits to fully-electrified product range from July 2022
Fiat has announced the removal of all non-electrified vehicles from sale in the UK. This will take effect from 1st July 2022.
Britishvolt and Prologis to build £200m West Midlands scale-up facility
Britishvolt will anchor its UK battery scale-up facilities in the West Midlands with an investment exceeding £200 million, with partner Prologis that will create and sustain upwards of 150 highly skilled and well-paid technology jobs.
Staffordshire councils encourage taxis to make transition to EVs
Three Staffordshire councils have come together to install electric vehicle charging facilities within local authority car parks to support local taxis and private hire vehicles to make the transition to EVs.
More than 50% will buy an EV or hybrid for their next car
According to the latest Mobility Consumer Index, 52% of those planning to buy a car will choose either a fully electric, plug-in hybrid, or hybrid vehicle, says analysis by ey.com.
Aviva survey reveals road trip recharging opportunities
Nearly two-thirds (65%) of UK adults are planning a long road trip this summer1, a study by insurer Aviva has found, with 6% planning to make the trip in an electric vehicle (EV), and 9% in a hybrid.
DPD confirms all-electric deliveries in 10 towns and cities
DPD has confirmed that it is now providing an all-electric delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities and is aiming for 30 all-electric locations by the end of 2023 – five more than originally planned and two years earlier than expected.
Pop-up mini solar carpark and EV charging hub launched
The world’s first pop-up mini solar carpark and EV charging hub launched at Surrey Research Park
SMMT: more than one-in-four cars made in April was electrified
SMMT figures reveal that, despite the incredibly tough economic backdrop, UK car makers continue to shift focus towards the latest battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles – technologies that are essential to both cleaner air and net-zero ambitions.
UK just months away from hitting 500k BEV milestone
RAC analysis shows UK just months away from hitting 500,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) milestone.
Charge Watch initiative will track EV public charging costs after rise in prices
The RAC has launched a Charge Watch initiative to track electric vehicle (EV) public charging costs.
Report highlights renewable energy requirements for transport in Scotland
A report published by the Scottish Government shows that the amount of renewable electricity and hydrogen the transport system is expected to need is within the limits of what the energy sector is expected to generate.