Charging & infrastructure - Page 36

Electric vehicle charging company Elm EV has partnered with consultancy Zero Carbon Futures, to support and consult for businesses looking to add EV's to their fleet.

CarConnect, a project to help the electricity industry understand how plug-in electric vehicles charge in harmony with the electricity grid, is now underway.

Evolt, the Electric Vehicle charge point supplier, has completed the installation of Cumbria’s first publicly accessible EV Rapid charging network.

The Government needs to invest in EV charging infrastructure and upskilling of the motor industry or risk missing out on major economic benefits in the future.

Volvo Cars believes the global automotive industry should strive towards the introduction of a standardised charging infrastructure for electric cars.

POD Point has announced a partnership with Volkswagen to be their recommended supplier of home and workplace charge points in the UK.

Electric vehicle charging company Pod Point is to become the preferred supplier for Volvo Car UK.

A new 1,100km charging network installed across the British Isles by Rapid Charge Network is now active.

The latest version of Zap-Map has already logged more than 2,500 charge point updates, helping EV drivers locate suitable and operational charging systems.

APT Controls has completed the installation of 28 of its Evolt electric vehicle (EV) charge points for the Liverpool City Region (LCR).

Cambridge City Council is set to increase the number of electric vehicles on its fleet.

Independent electric vehicle charge point installer Elm EV is aiming to raise £210,015 investment through its first crowd funding campaign.

Electric vehicle charging point manufacturer Evolt has appointed Myles Barker as its business development manager.

Electric vehicle charging point supplier Pod Point has reached its crowdfunding target of £1.75m and is now overfunding.

Chargemaster is to install EV charging points at AccorHotels Ibis and Novotel hotels across the UK.

The number of ULEVs on British roads has almost tripled in a year – and fleets are playing their part. But what does the future hold? Andrew Ryan talks to two authorities in the field

One third of low voltage feeders, equating to 312,000 circuits across the UK, will not be able to cope with the growth in the adoption of electric vehicles.

North East Ambulance Service has replaced five pool cars with fully electric Nissan Leafs.

Nissan and Ecotricity have called on the UK Government to introduce official road signage for the UK’s growing number of standard and rapid EV charging points.

Colin Herron envisions an electric future where everything is connected, reports Simon Harris

Wind power is supporting 10 new electric vehicles for hire in the Outer Hebrides as part of the E-Car Club car sharing scheme.

POD Point has launched the next generation of its public charging network, POD Point Open Charge.

Schneider Electric has announced an exclusive five-year partnership with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to provide electric vehicle charging solutions.

Nissan has embarked on a project to design and develop the fuel station of the future in partnership with international architects Foster and Partners.

With fewer moving parts to maintain, fleets could cut their SMR bill by up to 40% by running an EV versus a diesel or petrol car.

Government-funded trials of inductive wireless charging for electric and hybrid vehicles on test roads are due to take place in the UK later this year.

Through the ChargePlace Scotland project, 100% grant funding is available to Scottish based businesses for the installation of EV charge points for workplaces.

The transport minister has visited the Eden Project to open the first rapid plug in car chargepoint at the site, part of 16 being installed across Cornwall.

Cenex has chosen Chargemaster to run the Plugged-in Midlands Network (PiM) following a competitive selection process.

From networks to connectors, standard to rapid charge and pay-as-you-go to membership schemes, the topic of charging electric vehicles is confusing.

Welcome Break has announced it is becoming the first service station operator to introduce Tesla Superchargers to UK motorway network sites.

Volkswagen has showcased its 'V-Charge' automated car parking and electric vehicle charging system.

Chargemaster is to add an additional 2,000 charging points to its Polar network.

Transport for London has issued a Prior Information Notice to identify suppliers and partners for future charging infrastructure in London.

According to new research, 70% of motorists believe that a quieter cabin would help improve their mood and reduce stress during the time they spend in the car.

Rolec and Charge Your Car (CYC) have joined forces to offer a home and public charging package for electric vehicle drivers.

The UK Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (UK EVSE) Association has launched its first electric vehicle charge point procurement guide.

The Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign, which is pushing for British motorists to drive ultra-low emission vehicles, has been given a boost with the launch of Electric Car Hire.

A wave of charge points to support the growing popularity of plug-in vehicles will be installed across the UK after the Government set out £32 million of infrastructure support up to 2020.

Sure Group and South Liverpool Homes (SLH) have teamed up to launch their first electric vehicle, which will be used for gas servicing in South Liverpool.