Charging & infrastructure - Page 29

Western Power Distribution (WPD) says that electric vehicles (EVs) could be a solution to increasing demand on the electricity network and is demonstrating this through its Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) project.

Charge point provider, Pod Point has said that traditional time of use tariffs that provide cheap off-peak energy during the night, “like Economy 7”, are a crude tool.

By Christopher Burghardt, managing director for Europe ChargePoint

Shell Fleet Solutions customers can now opt for a card that allows for payment of both fossil fuels and electric vehicle charging.

The average electric vehicle (EV) driver spends £310 per year on electricity to charge it at home, according to a new study by Uswitch.

As the uptake of electric company cars increases, it will become more important for organisations to introduce charge points at workplaces.

NewMotion has agreed a deal to provide charge points for Alphabet drivers and customers both at home and in the workplace.

Engie has agreed a deal to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities across Biffa’s UK sites.

The clustering of electric vehicles may already be more common than many people expect, a Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial suggests.

By James McKemey, head of insights at Pod Point explores whether the coronavirus could deliver a tipping point for fleet electrification.

Engenie will install electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers at 10 Brookhouse Group retail sites across the UK, as part of a new partnership.

SWARCO eVolt has partnered with The AA to provide electric vehicle (EV) drivers with a new support service when attempting to use a chargepoint.

By Leon Rooke, commercial sales manager at Centrica Business Solutions

Bosch has launched a new mobile app that gives electric vehicle (EV) drivers access to more than 150,000 charging points across Europe.

The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) is supporting the drive towards a lower carbon economy by making it easier for the public sector to buy vehicle charging infrastructure.

Mercedes-Benz EQC drivers now can benefit from integrated access to the UK’s largest public electric vehicle charging network Polar.

Most fleets will have gone electric, well ahead of the 2035 target banning the sale of petrol, diesel or hybrid car, a survey by Survation, on behalf of London First, has found.

Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge, is today launching the next phase of Electric Nation with a new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial across the Midlands, South West and South Wales.

According to new research from Uswitch.com, Stoke-on-Trent, Southend and Birmingham are among the cities that could benefit most from the Government’s £500 million ‘Rapid Charging Fund’.

Virgin Media owner Liberty Global is building a new network of residential on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers as part of a joint venture with Zouk Capital.

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has started the first phase of its Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) pilot project, with partner ENGIE Eps.

Engenie has appointed a new chief technology officer (CTO), James Wehner, who is set to ‘revolutionise’ the electric vehicle (EV) charging experience.

Sprint Power has been awarded funding from the UK government to develop wireless charging modules for taxis.

The Government expects up to 6,000 additional rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be required across the UK’s motorways and major A roads by 2035.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers in Milton Keynes can now apply to trial domestic smart chargers, vehicle to grid (V2G) chargers and home battery storage, with the option to keep the equipment at the end of the project.

Pod Point is expanding the total number of Homecharge and Commercial customers for whom it can install, by adopting a case-specific approach to installations.

The Government has doubled the funding available for on-street residential charge points to encourage greener forms of travel as lockdown restrictions are lifted.

Engaging with businesses and effective communication are among the key drivers to increase electric vehicle uptake, a pioneering project in Nottingham has found.

AA survey suggests that drivers want blue signs that indicate an electric vehicle charge point location turned green to make them more prominent.

One-fifth (21%) of electric vehicle drivers using the public and manufacturer-owned chargepoint infrastructure have experienced issues with the network.

Tonik Energy has selected Fortum Charge and Drive cloud-based EV network management system, Charge Drive Management Cloud (CDMC).

The electric vehicle revolution is firmly underway. New car registrations are rising just as quickly as sales of petrol- and diesel-powered vehicles are falling.

By Tanya Sinclair, policy director for the UK and Ireland at ChargePoint

Arval is warning plug-in they may need to unplug their electric cars and vans during the coronavirus lockdown to reduce the risk of battery damage.

The length of time a battery electric vehicle takes to charge is cited as a major obstacle to uptake, but it doesn’t need to be.

The UK Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Association (UK EVSE) and the Renewable Energy Association (REA) have announced it will join forces to provide ‘clearer voice’ for EV charging.

By Alex Gruzen, WiTricity CEO

Source London is offering free access to its network of electric vehicle (EV) charge points across London to NHS and Met Police staff, to support their efforts in the fight against the Coronavirus crisis.

House of Commons whitepaper details measures Government is targeting on electric vehicles and infrastructure to achieve its Road to Zero strategy

Public charging infrastructure is a major consideration when switching to electric vehicles (EVs) and is vital where drivers do not have off-street parking.