UK’s largest public EV charging project set to help deliver EV revolution
The UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint deployment by a local authority has been announced by West Sussex County Council, providing a blueprint for local authorities across the UK to deliver affordable, reliable, and accessible chargepoints in their thousands to help the 40% of drivers nationally without off-street parking to go electric. One in four […]
Supermarkets add nearly 1,000 EV charge points in less than two years
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC. They say this takes the total number of EV charger units on their sites to 2,059, up 85% from 1,112 in January 2020, and means nearly 8% of all […]
Car hire firm adds 100,000 EVs to its fleet
The rental car company Hertz has announced it has made an initial order for 100,000 Teslas by the end of 2022 and new EV charging infrastructure across the company’s global operations. “Electric vehicles are now mainstream, and we’ve only just begun to see rising global demand and interest,” said Hertz interim CEO Mark Fields. “The new […]
Johnson hosts “automotive roundtable”
Boris Johnson has met with representatives for leading British and global companies in the automotive sector to discuss what he calls the UK’s electric vehicle revolution. The Prime Minister set out the commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, with growing numbers of electric vehicles coming on the […]
Extra money for electric vehicles, grants and infrastructure as part of ‘landmark’ Net Zero Strategy
An extra £350 million has been given by Government to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains as part of a landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90 billion in investment in 2030 on its path to ending its contribution to climate […]
September best ever month for new EV sales
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), September was the best month ever for new electric vehicle sales. TransportandEnergy.com reports that with a market share of 15.2%, 32,721 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) joined the road in September, reflecting the wide range of models now available and growing consumer appetite. September […]
Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme goes electric
The Hebden Bridge Flood Alleviation Scheme (FAS), led and developed by the Environment Agency, aims to improve flood protection for approximately 400 properties and is vital to improving the town’s flood defence. The range of electric vehicles being used include: Electric cars – for site visits throughout Hebden Bridge and the Calder Valley Small electric […]
Swiss company launches the “world’s fastest EV charger”
Swiss company ABB has launched a new modular charger which can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles with dynamic power distribution, meaning that drivers will not have to wait if somebody else is already charging ahead of them. The company says its new Terra 360 has a maximum output of 360 kW and is capable […]
New drive to accelerate use of electric vehicles in Norfolk
A new drive to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in Norfolk is being considered by the county council’s cabinet. A report says more charging points could be provided on Norwich streets, at village halls and community hubs and in parking spaces for every new house. In April there were already 2,631 electric vehicles registered […]
Michigan aiming to be America’s first state with in-road wireless EV charging
The Governor of the American state of Michigan has announced that the state would be the first roll out wireless electric vehicle charging built into roadways. Autoevolution.com reports Gretchen Whitmer is seeking partners to help develop and install such technology. However the report says Michigan is facing competition when it comes to the plan as […]