Sales of EVs rise as new car market records best February for 20 years
The UK new car market has recorded its best February performance for two decades as registrations rose 14% to 84,886 units, with sales of battery electric vehicles rising 21.8% to account for 17.7% of registrations.
Altilium partners with Nissan
Clean tech firm Altilium is partnering on a Nissan-led project to improve the sustainability of EV batteries manufactured in the UK.
3ti installs timber and solar panel project
UK designer and installer of solar car parks 3ti® is installing the first large-scale project in Europe to be constructed from sustainable Glulam timber beams and Glass-Glass solar panels.
UK Power Networks releases power cut software
UK Power Networks is aiming to increase electric vehicle (EV) charging confidence, with the release of open-source power cut software.
GRIDSERVE opens Slough electric charging hub
Drivers at Slough Retail Park can now access a brand new GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub for charging.
StoreDot highlights “consistent” winter battery performance
Silicon-dominant extreme fast charging (XFC) technology firm StoreDot has confirmed its battery cells offer consistent and reliable winter performance.
Industry campaigners urge Chancellor to cut VAT on public charging
Electric vehicle campaign group FairCharge and a number of industry backers have written to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of this Wednesday’s Budget to demand a reduction in VAT on public charging.
Local authorities invited to EV charging infrastructure event
Local authority representatives are being invited to join a free insights and networking event in London to help their understanding of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Connected Kerb charges up Lincoln
Electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now available for use at more locations in Lincoln following a number of Connected Kerb installations throughout the city.
GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway report published
GRIDSERVE’S Electric Freightway programme has published its first report by principal partner Hitachi ZeroCarbon.
New ChargeUK chair announced
ChargeUK has appointed Chris Pateman-Jones as its new chair following a successful first year.
Government sets out EV and skills investment plans
HM Treasury has announced almost £73 million in combined government and industry investment for automotive R&D projects to support the development of electric vehicle technology, delivering highly skilled jobs and cementing the UK’s position as a global hub for EV manufacturing.
