Charging & infrastructure - Page 7

Coventry University is investigating the potential of using metal coils fitted below the road surface to recharge electric vehicles on the move.

Latest electric vehicle news, including Tual launches portable charger for electric van fleets and partnership to help councils leverage data analytics.

New research shows growth in fleet electrification and what support is offered by employers for drivers to charge their electric vehicle.

The Government has responded to recommendations in a House of Lords electric vehicle report, which includes a pledge to keep company car tax low.

Tesla has announced a new pricing structure for its Supercharger network, following the introduction of a membership model for its customers.

Electric vehicle drivers will get access to cheaper electricity when using public charge points thanks to a nationwide rollout of smart charging.

Health and safety concerns of sharing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure is next on the agenda for the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Naomi Nye, from Drax Electric Vehicles, explores the road ahead for EV charging and just how feasible new innovations could be.

A new trial to allow electric vehicle drivers without off-road parking to charge at home has been launched in Hartlepool.

Pair will offer customers advice on EV adoption and charging infrastructure planning as well as solar, battery storage and grid upgrades.

The latest EV industry news, including Osprey Charging hits major network milestone and Arval expands EV charging services for fleets.

AFP chair Paul Hollick told Fleet News at 10 that the two firms were keen to open up their charging facilities to other fleets.

Kerbo Charge has announced the installation of through-pavement charging channels in Stirling to allow drivers without a driveway to charge an EV at home.

Around two-thirds of Britain’s most common type of public charge points suffer from limited connectivity, new research from the RAC Foundation suggests.

There has been a 10.5% increase in the number of public electric vehicle charge points in the last quarter, according to new figures from Zapmap.

Fleets that are part of the Climate Group’s global EV100 initiative are collectively operating 630,000 electric vehicles – a 57% year-on-year increase.

The days over the Easter holidays that are the busiest on the electric vehicle public charging network have been revealed by analysis from Allstar.

Fleet managers are increasingly having to counter scare stories about EVs, with a flood of misinformation targeting the powertrain, according to the AFP.

Fleet Evolution is calling for increased support for drivers who cannot charge an electric vehicle at home.

The latest EV news, including energy storage systems help Volvo truck dealerships to electrify HGVs.

Paythru MD Keith Brown examines how one of the key considerations in the transition from petrol or diesel to electric is the change in the driver experience.

One-in-10 UK supermarkets now offers access to an electric vehicle charge point, new analysis from Zapmap and the RAC shows.

The 1,000th electric vehicle charger has been installed by National Grid on its premises to support its target of having a zero-emission fleet by 2030.

Lex Autolease survey suggests fleet sector’s enthusiasm for electric cars continues to grow.

Connected Kerb will more than double the number of EV chargers in the North East of England, following its partnership with South Tyneside Council.

The latest EV news, including Allstar customers gain access to Tesla’s Supercharger network.

DfT widens access to charge point grant, confirms £185m EV infrastructure funding to councils and launches forum for Government and charging industry.

Half of local authorities have an EV charging strategy plan in place, but the vast majority are failing to talk to fleets about their needs.

BP Pulse has acquired one of the largest truck stops in Europe and plans to transform the site by installing mega-watt chargers for electric HGVs.

More than half of EV drivers say they would face significant difficulties having to rely on the public charging network.

Association of Fleet Professionals believes opening up public sector chargers to private sector fleets could help fill a gap in the public network.

A new reimbursement tool from Paua is promising to compensate electric company car drivers fairly for their business mileage.

Flexible Power Systems has received £2.7m to accelerate commercialisation of its real-time EV and charger management platform for commercial vehicle fleets.

The latest EV news, including Rightcharge partners with Mercedes-Benz Vans and Believ warns public EV charging infrastructure is stalling.

In terms of regional distribution, the south-east had the highest uptake, while Wales and Northern Ireland had the lowest.

Melanie Shufflebotham, co-founder and COO of ZapMap, reveals her thoughts on public charging pricing trends, rapid charging infrastructure and more.

Mark Newberry, commercial director and sustainability spokesperson at Europcar Mobility Group UK, examines the barriers and opportunities to EV adoption by fleets.

Costain has completed one of the UK construction sector’s first pilots to test the use of electric vans on major project sites.

The latest EV industry news, including Tesla launches new feature and Tevva gives fleets opportunity to experience electric truck.

Analysis conducted by Allstar reveals that pricing varies significantly for charging at home.