SSEN reports that by 2050 networks must be ready for nearly six million EVs
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has published detailed reports setting out regional scenario forecasts for the adoption of low carbon technologies (LCTs) up to 2050. Decarbonisation of heat and transport will be essential to meet national net zero targets and forecasts of future demand will help ensure the electricity network is ready.
Macquarie Asset Management acquires Roadchef with plans to boost EV infrastructure
Macquarie Asset Management intends to support Roadchef to develop and accelerate the rollout of fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across its estate.
LEVC partners with Sunbelt Rentals on new electric van fleet
LEVC has announced another fleet supply deal with the establishment of a new partnership with Sunbelt Rentals – the UK’s largest equipment rental group – to supply 22 new VN5 electric vans.
Calls for increase in specialist EV garages as UK skills fall short
The CEO of car warranty firm, Warrantywise, has called for an increase in specialist EV garages as skills requirements across the UK are failing to keep up with vehicle production.
Vauxhall to switch entire product line-up to EVs by 2028
Vauxhall is to become a purely electric brand by 2028, switching its entire product line-up to purely electric vehicles – seven years ahead of the UK Government deadline.
Polestar continues UK retail expansion as it opens Solihull Space
Swedish electric performance brand Polestar will open its third UK Space at Touchwood, the 650,000 square foot shopping destination in Solihull’s town centre.
Innovation Automotive names Halfords Autocentre as its aftersales partner
Customers of Innovation Automotive, the UK’s first multi-brand electric vehicle company, will benefit from an expansive network of electric vehicle repair and maintenance specialists through a new partnership with Halfords Autocentre.
Car industry calls for VAT fairness on charging as February market gets electric boost
It was another bumper month for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), which took a 17.7% market, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Britishvolt and Aston Martin partner to develop high performance battery technology
Battery pioneer Britishvolt has announced it is to partner with Aston Martin, as the luxury carmaker moves another step forward in its journey to electrification, with an agreement to develop bespoke high performance battery cell technology.
EV charging platform Bonnet secures £4m in funding
Bonnet has secured £4m total investment to support in tripling the team’s headcount and securing new charge point operator partnerships.
Jeep reveals first-ever fully electric SUV
During the recent Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan presentation, Carlos Tavares, the chief executive officer (CEO) of Stellantis, revealed images of the first-ever 100 per cent battery-electric Jeep SUV.
Hyundai Motor accelerates electrification strategy
Hyundai Motor CEO Jaehoon Chang unveiled the company’s electrification roadmap and strategies at the 2022 CEO Investor Day forum.