BT pilots EV charger from street cabinet

The start-up and digital incubation arm of BT Group, called Etc., has announced it will power its first EV charging unit built from a street cabinet traditionally used to store broadband and phone cabling.
BMW UK reports EV sales up a third

BMW Group UK has reported 28,723 registrations of all-electric BMW vehicles in 2023, which is a 34% increase on 2022.
GRIDSERVE forecourt opens at Gatwick Airport

The first GRIDSERVE electric forecourt has opened at an international airport with the firm choosing London Gatwick Airport as the location.
Breaking: MP Chris Skidmore quits as MP over new oil and gas licences

Mission Zero review author and former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore will resign as an MP next week over new legislation “that promotes the production of new oil and gas”, triggering a by-election to replace him.
New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a resurgence in new car registrations in 2023, reaching an impressive 1.903 million for the year. 2023 saw more battery electric vehicle (BEVs) reach the road than in 2020 and 2021 combined.
Council publishes map showing locations of planned EV chargers

A new electric vehicle charging map which shows the locations of more than 2,500 planned chargers has been published by Hackney Council.
ZEV mandate becomes law

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (ZEV) mandate has now officially become law, requiring all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035.
Fleets switching to electric SUVs as van alternative, reports Arval

Electric SUVs (eSUVs) are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, according to Arval UK.
Plans for new EV charging hub approved

Leading charge point network operator evyve have been given the green light for the development of 10 Ultra Rapid charging bays at Corby Retail Park by North Northampshire Council.
World’s largest electricity interconnector goes live

The world’s longest land and subsea electricity interconnector – which stretches for 475 miles between UK and Denmark – started commercial operations last week.
RAC research shows motorway services high-power charger target not met by end of 2023

The Government did not hit its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023, according to new research carried out by the RAC.
Electric vehicle among world’s greatest transport innovations of the last 90 years

The Nissan Leaf – the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle – has secured its place among some of the world’s greatest transport innovations according to a survey conducted by Nissan to mark its 90th birthday.