KFC partners with InstaVolt on rapid charging roll-out
Rapid charging firm InstaVolt has partnered with fast food firm KFC on the roll-out of 450 rapid chargers at its drive-thru restaurants in the UK.
E.ON and Graft develop fast-charging station design
Working on behalf of E.ON Drive, design firm Graft has developed a prototype of an ultra-fast charging station.
Welsh govt plans to boost EV charging network
The Welsh Government has published its strategy to achieve a substantial increase in the number of electric car charging points in Wales, it has announced.
Hyundai launches new EV platform
Hyundai has unveiled its new electric vehicle platform to be rolled-out to new models.
Competition watchdog to assess EV marketplace
The CMA is launching a market study into electric vehicle charging to ensure the new sector “works well” for drivers.
EV green number plates get go-ahead
Roll-out of green number plates to highlight whether a car is an electric vehicle will commence next week, according to reports.
Sheffield secures cash for electric taxi trial
Sheffield City Council has secured funding to introduce a scheme to let local taxi drivers borrow an electric taxi on a trial basis.
Leeds EV charging firm bought by Liberty Global
The owner of Virgin Media has purchased a Leeds-based EV charging, solar and battery storage firm, The Phoenix Works.
Skoda creates ‘warning sound’ for EVs
The new electric Skoda will feature a warning sound so that pedestrians are aware that the vehicle is approaching, the company has confirmed.
SSEN joins EV1OO group to decarbonise fleet
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has signed up to the Climate Group’s EV100 commitment to decarbonise its fleet of vehicles by 2030.
London bus garage goes electric
More than 30 environmentally-friendly buses are now operating from a Camberwell bus garage with a new electricity connection.
Smart substation trial to assist with net zero
UK Power Networks has received approval by Ofgem to trial a world-first innovation scheme on its network.