Electricity North West wins £8m innovation funding
A new project by Electricity North West to boost energy capacity and help cut carbon emissions has been awarded nearly £8m by regulator, Ofgem.
Gwent charging points completed
Work has been completed on eight new dual electric vehicle charging points in Blaenau Gwent.
Chargemaster and Polar become BP Pulse
A new brand has been created from charging firm BP Chargemaster and public charging network provider Polar – BP Pulse.
Gridserve opens UK’s first electric forecourt
Charging firm Gridserve has announced the UK’s first electric forecourt has opened in Braintree, Essex.
EV sales rise despite UK lockdown
Despite overall market contraction for November 2020, the sales of electric vehicles continued to growth during the pandemic.
UK sets ambitious carbon target ahead of UN Summit
A new plan aims for at least 68% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade, compared to 1990 levels.
Norway EV installation milestone shows the way forward for UK
The installation of the 1,000 ABB fast charger in Norway represents a key milestone for the country.
Govt 2030 carbon emissions reduction of 68% is “colossal challenge”
New government plans to reduce carbon emissions significantly will be a “colossal challenge”, according to the National Audit Office.
Global Zero Emission Vehicle Transition Council meets for first time
A new global EV council of ministers and representatives have come together for their first meeting.
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.
