EV drivers in the south charged more to use council-owned chargers
Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the south are being charged over a quarter (28%) more than those in the north to top-up their cars using the cheapest council owned chargers, according to research commissioned by British Gas.
Scottish Government outlines vision for EV charging network
The Scottish Government has published a new draft vision for public electric vehicle charging in Scotland and announced a new fund of up to £60 million for local authorities – a step which could double the size of the network.
EVA Scotland survey shows commitment to EVs
A survey carried out by Electric Vehicle Association Scotland shows that drivers are committed to making the switch to EVs but want to see manufacturers reduce the cost of buying cars along with more investment in charging infrastructure.
Turning the electric vehicle transition into a reality
The Chief Executive of Connected Kerb wants to ensure lower-income areas don’t get left behind in the EV transition and help councils roll out charging infrastructure.
Ubitricity installs lamp post charge points for Brent Council
Ubitricity has further expanded its public on-street charging network in the UK with the installation of 242 new lamp post charge points on behalf of London’s Brent Council.
Working ‘smart’ to deliver net zero
The UK faces a huge challenge to deliver Net Zero fast, and utility firms play a critical role in making that transition possible while keeping energy bills down. At UK Power Networks, technology experts are working on a range of ‘smart’ innovations so that more people can connect low carbon technologies like electric vehicle chargers and heat pumps. Peter Lang, senior technology transfer engineer reveals one clever project which will help make sure nobody is left behind in the energy transition.
RAC using electric van to attend breakdowns
The RAC has started using an electric patrol vehicle to attend breakdowns.
Fully Charged review: Hyundai Grandeur EV
Fully Charged Korea correspondent DK takes a look around Hyundai’s latest one-off concept, the Grandeur EV. Is there a future for retro-futuristic designs like these? Will they ever find their way to production? Check out the video to find out and read Jack Scarlett’s blog below.
Britishvolt and UKBIC sign battery cell development agreement
Britishvolt has announced a two-year multi-million pound [£] co-development framework with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to produce its next generation of battery cells – which will provide greater performance and range for electric vehicles (EVs).
Mer’s EV chargers installed at IWG’s workspaces
Customers who use workspaces provided by IWG are are now able to charge their electric vehicles following the installation of EV charging points by Mer at a number of its locations across the UK.
Companies agree circular solution for EV battery recycling in the UK
Johnson Matthey has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with European Metal Recycling (EMR) to develop an efficient value chain in the UK for recycling lithium-ion batteries and cell manufacturing materials.
REA welcomes Government backing for gigafactory
The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has welcomed the Government’s in principle offer of funding for Britishvolt’s gigafactory in Blyth, Northumberland – and has called for others to receive backing.