East of England Ambulance Service to install EV infrastructure
The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EEAST) has been awarded £219k by the UK Government for electric vehicle infrastructure. The money is part of the £8 million NHS Chargepoint Accelerator investment scheme with EEAST using the money to install 44 double-vehicle electrical chargepoints at ambulance stations and depots across the region. The scheme […]
Three-quarters of van drivers believe electric is ‘suitable’
Some 75% of UK van drivers believe a fully electric van would be a suitable choice for their businesses, according to research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Richmond works with Kerbo Charge
The London Borough of Richmond is working with Dragon’s Den-supported firm Kerbo Charge to roll out through-pavement EV charging channels.
Easee teams up with Gridserve
Smart EV charging firm Easee has teamed up with sustainable energy and charging network Gridserve as part of its ‘Summer of Charging Freedom’ promotion. The move, which aims to offer EV drivers a “smoother road trip experience”, brings together Easee’s home charging offering alongside Gridserve’s public charging service, which offers 1,500 charging bays at more than […]
Zest opens new Birmingham charging hub
Chargepoint operator Zest has opened a new hub close to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, providing high-speed charging in the area.
JLR opens huge solar farm at Gaydon
JLR has reached a milestone in its global renewable energy strategy with the opening of a new solar farm at its Gaydon headquarters
Meet the Expert: Believ’s Shaun Quirk reflects on a decade in EVs
Believ’s Shaun Quirk explains his experience in the electric vehicle industry to Transport + Energy.
Research reveals eHGV versus diesel costs in Europe
New research has shown how much fleet operators can save per 100km from recharging an eHGV against refuelling a diesel HGV in each European country.
Three-quarters find EVs ‘less stressful’ than ICE
Some 75% of drivers who have used electric vehicles (EV) said they feel more relaxed than in a previous petrol or diesel car.
Connekt EV Charging secures growth investment
Connekt EV Charging has secured a multi million pound growth investment from Growth Fund 1 (GF1).
National Grid delivers Welsh infrastructure
National Grid Electricity Distribution has partnered with Bluestone National Park Resort to complete an electricity infrastructure project.
Arnold Clark Charge opens up charging network to public
Arnold Clark Charge has opened its ultra-rapid charging network to the public following £30m investment in the past year.