Developing electric vehicle markets to deliver change
UK Power Networks is forecasting that up to 2.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be connected to its networks by 2028, up from just 150,000 in its regions today. Transport + Energy caught up with the company’s Director of Customer Service, Strategy, Regulation and Information Systems – Suleman Alli – to find out why and how the network operator has been developing and building markets to build confidence in EVs.
National Highways representative joins Transport + Energy editorial board
Dr Joanna White, the Acting Roads Development Divisional Director at National Highways, has joined Transport + Energy’s editorial advisory board.
Electric car charging points to be installed at every new home and office across England
New legislation, revealed by the Transport Minister, Rachel Maclean, will require the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points on all new-build properties in England.
99% of drivers overestimate the number of EVs running out of charge
Less than 4% of EV breakdowns in 2020 were for “out of charge”, but drivers think it was considerably more.
RAC wins contract with Renault to provide EV roadside assistance
The RAC has secured the Renault UK contract to provide roadside assistance for all its brand-new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all those EVs still covered by its three-year warranty.
Camberwell bus garage brings net zero a step closer
A suite of 42 charge points are now in operation at Camberwell Garage in South-East London, thanks to a new electric vehicle charging solution powered by UK Power Networks.
App aims to help drivers make switch to electric vehicles
A new app which will help drivers to see which electric vehicles best suit their lifestyle has received Government backing.
BP Pulse opens two new EV charging sites in Scotland
BP Pulse has opened two new electric vehicle (EV) ultra-fast charging sites in Scotland.
Comment: What’s stopping people from going electric?
Caroline Jacobs, Head of Development at the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC), highlights the inaccessibility of electric vehicle (EV) charge points for older and disabled motorists and the work being done to help improve this.
TTF to support local authorities rolling out public EV charging networks
The Transport Technology Forum (TTF) has set up a new Working Group to help local councils tackle the challenges around delivering charging networks for the anticipated huge growth in electric vehicles (EVs).
EVBox Group, Bridgestone and TSG partner to enhance EV charging infrastructure
Bridgestone is joining forces with EVBox Group and TSG to install 3,500 charging ports across Bridgestone’s European retail and service network in the next five years.
Welsh government funds £1m electric bike pilot scheme
An electric bike pilot scheme that has received more than £1m of funding from the Welsh Government is already helping local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales.