Charging & infrastructure - Page 18

The number of ultra-rapid charge points has grown almost 40% since the end of 2021, according to new figures from Zap-Map.

Vital EV announces 1000v and 400kW variants of its Kempower electric vehicle (EV) chargers and Paua adds Connected Kerb to its charging network.

Problems created by revised regulations covering the installation of isolators for home EV chargers are still persisting, the AFP reports.

National Grid has been appointed as the official electric vehicle (EV) charging provider for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.

A trial of smart and vehicle-to-grid electric vehicle (EV) chargers has successfully demonstrated how the technology can reduce grid demand.

A new electric vehicle (EV) test drive programme has been launched by Gridserve Car Leasing at its Electric Forecourts in Braintree and Norwich.

The UK Power Networks programme aims to identify challenges faced by business in solar energy generation or electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.

The importance of being on the ‘most suitable’ energy tariff for electric vehicle (EV) charging has been stressed by Rightcharge and the Zemo Partnership.

The rollout of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure by local authorities has been branded “inconsistent” in a new report.

Element 2 has signed a letter of intent with Riversimple to purchase and take over the operation of its hydrogen refuelling station in Abergavenny, Wales.

ATS Euromaster stocks up on EV tyres, but warns fleets will face additional costs and Licence Check has been confirmed in the DVLA's annual figures.

BP and BOC have completed a detailed joint feasibility study exploring optimised designs for a potential hydrogen distribution and supply network for HGVs.

UK businesses are set to invest £13.6 billion in electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting infrastructure, this year.

Electric vehicle drivers across the country are being invited to join Gridserve in celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Electric Highway.

A 1.6-acre site in Devon has been acquired by Osprey Charging Network to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging station with 16 rapid chargers.

Tusker urges the Chancellor to keep BIK rates low, BP Pulse launches a new home smart EV charger and RAM Tracking signs a fuel card cooperation agreement with BP.

Nearly half (46%) of British fleet managers are confused by or unaware of the upcoming rules on the sale of smart EV chargers, according to EO Charging.

ATS Euromaster strengthens sales team, Be.EV appoints network manager and DeGould brings in eight new hires.

Tim Evans, founder and CEO of 3ti Energy Hubs, examines the need for convenient charge points for electric vehicles.

Gridserve and Moto have unveiled six new high power electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Moto Severn View and 11 at Moto Heston.

Cornwall Council has awarded a contract to Swarco Smart Charging to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging points throughout the county.

Electric Nation has branded its vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging trial a success after proving users can reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.

Nottingham has been revealed as the city with the most electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers in the country.

Two electric vehicle HyperHubs are opening in York which aim to act as a blueprint for electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in cities.

Driver ignorance around battery care and electricity tariff rates are a concern, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Mer has been selected by Allstar Business Solutions to deliver charging points at its offices in Swindon and Walsall.

Tusker and Diode have developed a new platform to provide greater levels of support to businesses looking to help their employees switch to electric vehicles.

The report, commissioned by Transport and Environment, found there are 33,000 charge points at workplaces across the UK, compared to 31,500 at public sites.

Q-Park is installing 600 electric vehicle (EV) chargers across 80 sites as part of a new partnership with EB Charging.

Charging an electric car on a pay-as-you-go, non-subscription basis at a rapid charger has increased by 21% since September, new research suggests.

Urban Air Port has chosen Osprey as one of its preferred partners to provide EV-charging infrastructure and Greenarc launches a carbon offsetting initiative.

Top five stories featured this week include a £193m diesegate settlement, AFRs increased by up to 3p per mile and publication of a kerbisde EV charging map.

A pop-up, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub, which is deployable in just 24 hours, has been launched by 3ti.

Charging from a lamppost can be as low as 24p/kWh compared to around 45p/kWh at a rapid charge point, says the AA.

The UK is “tantalisingly” close to hitting the half a million milestone of electric cars being registered on UK roads, new Government data suggests.

ABAX has announced the launch of its new next-generation software and Mina have entered a partnership with InstaVolt to include the Chargepass fleet offering.

Polestar has invested in StoreDot, which is developing silicon-dominant extreme fast charging batteries for electric vehicles (EVs).

A map of the UK that shows where fleets need kerbside charge points close to the homes of company van drivers has been unveiled.

Latest industry news includes DriverCheck enables Babcock International to check 9,000-plus drivers and Holman joins Driving for Better Business Campaign.

Tesla is allowing non-Tesla vehicles in the UK to use its Supercharger network, as part of a pilot scheme.