First-of-a-kind Connected Kerb project delivers EV charging to small communities
The first-of-a-kind Connected Kerb project will deliver an EV charging revolution to out-of-town communities and help tackle EV inequality Transportandenergy.com reports the project will increase the accessibility of EV charging across Kent Parish sites and provides a blueprint for the UK’s local authorities to bring the EV revolution to hard-to-reach areas, with 40 EV chargers […]
Over half a million ultra low emission vehicles are now on Britain’s roads
Over half a million ultra low emission vehicles are now being driven on UK roads, according to the Department for Transport and Office for Low Emission Vehicles. This comes as statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 13.6% of new cars sold in the past four months had a plug, […]
Cheshire West and Chester Council rolls out moe electric vehicle charging points
Cheshire West and Chester Council has confirmed that new electric vehicle charging points will be available soon across the borough. From mid-May, new facilities will open to allow residents and visitors to charge their electric vehicles in more locations, especially in areas where residents have no off-street parking. An Electric Charging Hub has been created […]
EVA calls for better charging infrastructure and payment choice
The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England has made recommendations to government how how to improve EV infrastructure. This comes after the EVA revealed the results of its survey which invited electric vehicle (EV) drivers to share their views about their experience with public chargepoints, in response to the UK Government’s consultation on the ‘Consumer Experience […]
Uber plans electric option in London
Uber plans to develop electric car incentives and clean air fees in London, the ride-hailing firm has announced. Transportandenergy.com say the move, part of the firm’s clean air plan for London, aims to assist its drivers in transitioning to EVs through using funding from customer journeys to purchase vehicles. It aims for all drivers on […]
Ultra fast electric vehicle charging network to be rolled out across UK
The ultra-fast charging infrastructure provider bp pulse is to expand significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN). The company says electrification is at the heart of its “convenience and mobility strategy” with the company aiming to double the size of the bp pulse […]
BMW,Daimler and bp team up to accelerate electrification growth
BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG have added bp to partners working on their drive to extend and significantly improve electrification, making electric vehicle charging more convenient, simpler and seamless for drivers. Under their agreement, bp will become a 33.3% partner alongside BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG in Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS), one […]
Sustainable electric motor company seeking expansion funds
The British company Advanced Electric Machines is seeking £250 million investment to grow its business making unique electric vehicle motors which do not require rare magnets. The Telegraph reports that AEM, which was spun out of Newcastle University in 2017, wants boost UK production capacity of its “switched reluctance motors”, which operate without permanent magnets. […]
WSP explains how energy networks can get to grips with data
Global consultancy WSP has issued a background paper explaining how transparent, interoperable data is key to creating the modern, digitalised energy system that will power a net zero future, and asks what do network operators need to do to become more data-savvy and maximise the value of their data? Manuel Castro, Associate Director at WSP […]
SMMT: Business better positioned than domestic users for EV adoption
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for better support for private retail uptake of EVs, following new figures. The website transportandenergy.com reports that the SMMT says the data shows that businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel at present. SMMT analysis of new […]