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.
Tax reforms would help boost demand for EVs, research shows
New research commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that rising numbers of would-be electric vehicle (EV) drivers are now likely to delay their switch to a battery electric car – but a three-point plan of tax reform would recharge the market and accelerate the UK’s progress towards net zero.
Kerbside management platform will help electric van delivery drivers book a space to unload
Electric vehicle delivery drivers in London will be able to use a new online booking system to remotely reserve places to unload, reducing battery consumption and removing the stress of having to drive around to find a place to unload.
Mitie adds 650 ID Buzz vans to electric fleet
Leading facilities transformation company, Mitie, has ordered 650 converted all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans, which will join its growing fleet of 4,000 electric vehicles.
EVA England enters new partnership with Octopus Electroverse
EVA England has announced that its partnering with Octopus Electroverse – an EV charging network of over 650,000 charge points.