SP Energy Networks seeks participants for EV trial
SP Energy Networks has called for participants to take part in a trail of an EV charging solution across areas of the north of England and Wales.
Report shows councils ‘lack funding’ to drive EV growth
A new study by Devicepilot has shown the distance that needs to be travelled in order for mass EV adoption to take place.
Large charging point network rolled out in Portsmouth
Some 61 electric charging points are due to be installed across Portsmouth after the city council signed off the scheme.
Cars with electric powertrains outsell diesels for first time
For the first time in history, cars with an electrified powertrain have outsold diesel models across Europe.
Reused EV batteries ‘could meet entire world’s energy storage’ by 2030
Repurposed Lithium-ion EV batteries that have been decommissioned from EVs could meet the whole world’s energy storage needs by 2030, according to Greenpeace research.
First ‘electric forecourt’ due to open next month
One of the first electric forecourts is nearing completion in Braintree, Essex, according to the firm behind the project, Gridserve.
EV charge points not keeping up with demand, report claims
A new report by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association has revealed the available charging infrastructure for electric vehicles in the EU still falls below requirements.
First UK trial of wireless van charging in Edinburgh
The UK’s first trial of wireless charging technology for light commercial vans will launch in Edinburgh in Spring 2021.
SSEN and UK Power Networks partner for EV growth
Two energy firms have partnered on support for the transition to EVs, they have announced.
Sales of e-scooters rise 450% as trials continue
High street firm Halfords has said sales of e-scooters has exploded since trials of the technology have begun across the UK.
Live autonomous vehicle trials begin in Oxford
The first live trial of commercial autonomous vehicles has commenced in Oxford under the Government-backed Project Endeavour research project.
SSE partners with Alfen on EV charging network
One of the UK’s largest energy firms, SSE Enterprise, has signed a 3-year framework agreement with charging company Alfen.