Charging & infrastructure - Page 28

SP Energy Networks is seeking fleets to take part in an electric vehicle smart charging trial across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire and North and Mid-Wales.

Scotland has received more funding per capita for EVs than England and Wales combined, according to data from a Freedom of Information request.

André ten Bloemendal, vice president of sales in Europe at ChargePoint explains how fleets will help with the green recovery following Covid-19.

Richard Jones, managing director of Lex Autolease and Black Horse, says parts of the country are poorly served, limiting the wider adoption of EVs.

The latest news in briefs from the fleet industry including Ionity registering an increase in the use of EV charging stations and FMG forms a partnership with The Building Repair Network.

The Government is being urged to only allow businesses to operate pure electric cars and vans from 2030.

A further four electric vehicle (EV) charge point companies have joined Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network.

Mitie has delivered its 750th electric vehicle, taking it past its 20% by 2020 target three months ahead of schedule.

Energy UK has launched a new guide for fleets and businesses in Greater London to help them embrace electric vehicles (EVs).

BP Chargemaster has secured a contract, worth up to £21 million, to supply Police Scotland’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Fleet200 companies have different views on whether a business should contribute to a home charging point if an employee chooses an electric vehicle (EV).

The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has launched TMC-e, a data-led service that aims to take the uncertainty out of fleets deploying electric vehicles (EVs).

A new free-to-use platform that compares the costs of electric vehicle (EV) home chargers and energy tariffs has launched in the UK.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers at Mitie have expressed concerns about public charging infrastructure in the company’s latest driver survey.

Energy company Total has acquired Source London, the electric vehicle charging network with 1,600 on-street locations, for an undisclosed sum.

The latest news briefs including BCA launches a new digital sales channel, Arnold Clark announces partnership with Trakm8 and VW partners with Octopus Energy.

Ofgem is considering introducing new rules, which would allow power companies to switch of electric vehicle (EV) home-chargers during times of high demand.

Reflex Vehicle Hire has said it supports the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, which is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) warns that accelerated date for ban could put motorists and automotive workers at serious risk.

Home working, home charging model being created by the adoption of electric company cars and the effects of the coronavirus crisis.

A coalition of 27 companies is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.

The AA is rolling out its new EV Support Service division to help support more fleets and businesses that have plug-in vehicle drivers.

A new study by Field Dynamics has found that fewer on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints may be required than previously expected, to support a mass uptake of EVs.

Gridserve has announced partnerships with a number of high street retailers to provide services at its upcoming Electric Forecourt near Braintree, Essex.

Two major electric vehicle charging hubs have opened at railway stations in Hatfield and Norton.

To celebrate World EV Day, we’ve compiled the latest, top stories including the Government announcement of plans to accelerate EV uptake and the roll out of a new EV support service from the AA.

Zap-Map has launched a service which allows EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks.

EDF has been added to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure to public sector organisations.

The partnership, extending through to 2040, will see Drive Energi build, own and operate 300 locations over the next three years.

Kaluza has created a new platform to help local energy providers manage electricity supply and demand between a mix of vehicle charging technologies.

Worries around charging infrastructure have been cited as the biggest perceived disadvantage to electric vehicles, according to a DfT survey.

The latest from the fleet industry, including Indicata's latest Market Watch insights report, Lightfoot backs National Road Victim Month and Mina Energy partners with Mitie.

Start-up company Trojan Energy is installing 200 of its kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Brent and Camden as part of a trial in the capital.

Scotland has been highlighted as having the highest concentration of rapid charging points for plug-in vehicles, according to a new report from the DfT.

BMW plug-in hybrid models are now able to automatically switch to ‘EV mode’ in designated areas of London and Birmingham, using the brand’s eZone technology.

Birmingham City Council is to roll out 394 fast and rapid chargers to support taxi fleets making the switch to electric vehicles.

Energy company EON and Nissan have installed 20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers as part of a trial to establish the benefits for fleet operators and is looking for more participants.

Arcadis, LEVL Telematics and Geotab have joined forces to offer a digital solution to help organisations looking to transition their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs).

National Grid has estimated that 80% of electric vehicle drivers will use smart charging by 2050 and this will help balance almost half of the UK's energy demands brought on by the move to zero emissions driving.

One in three (30%) office workers would like employers to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points, new research by Go Ultra Low reveals.