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 […]
Osprey promises to make range anxiety “a thing of the past”
The rapid electric vehicle charging network provider Osprey has announced plans to install more than 150 high-powered electric vehicle charging hubs across the UK by 2025. A total of 1,500 150-175KW rapid chargers will be installed across the sites, which will be located on strategic A-roads and adjacent to motorways, to encourage motorists to switch […]
Worcestershire County Council investigates plan to install more charging points
Plans to install more on-street charging points for electric vehicles across the county will be investigated by Worcestershire County Council has agreed to explore the idea of investing in more charging facilities on the county’s roads to allow more people to make the switch from petrol to electric. Worcester currently has 20 public electric vehicle […]
SNP conference backs National Transport Company for Scotland
Scottish National Party members have overwhelmingly backed the creation of a National Transport Company in a bid to meet “challenging” climate targets. The pro-independence newspaper The National reports that delegates passed a resolution calling for the creation of a public transport company by 492 to 20, supporting the installation of “core charging and refuelling infrastructure” […]
Lancashire County Council to invest £3 million in vehicle charging points
Almost £3m is being invested into new electric vehicles and charging points after Lancashire County Council aims for a ‘cleaner, greener future.’ The first service to go electric will be the county council’s parking enforcement team, who will be given 12 new vehicles to minimise the emissions produced during the many miles they cover each […]
Government backed app aims to help aid the switch to electric vehicles
Drivers can now explore making the switch to an electric vehicle this World EV day with a new government-backed app the Transport Secretary has set out today (9 September 2021). As the UK prepares to host the COP26 climate summit this November, government is working with industry to provide the tools and practical advice drivers need to go electric, […]