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Swarco eVolt has launched E.Connect, an electric vehicle recharging network for eVolt and third-party manufactured charging across the UK and Europe.

Kia and Hyundai are planning to introduce ‘solar roof’ charging technology on selected models.

PwC Strategy&’s Powering Ahead report, written in conjunction with Energy UK, suggests the UK electric vehicle market is now at a tipping point.

The City of London Corporation has won a prestigious prize in recognition of its work on green and safe transport initiatives.

Four common electric vehicle myths have been ‘dispelled’ by Fleet Evolution to encourage more drivers to switch to EV.

Up to three million commercial and industrial (C&I) charge points may be needed in Great Britain by 2040 to supplement the mass roll-out of electric vehicles.

An influential Commons select committee has called on the Government to bring in a clear target for sales of new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2032.

NewMotion, eNovates and PRE Power Developers have created the ‘next generation’ of electric vehicle charge points for home and office.

LeasePlan is offering new electric vehicle customers the option of a home charger package and access to Chargemaster’s charge point network.

InstaVolt has topped the user satisfaction rankings for electric vehicle charging networks that can be used by multiple models of EVs in a new survey.

EO Charging has secured £13 million funding to spark an “exciting phase of growth” for the Electric vehicle charge point manufacturer.

ChargePoint and EVBox have committed to installing 3.35 million new electric charge points in North America and Europe by 2025.

Fleet Evolution’s MD Andrew Leech has said drivers could cut their fuel costs, tax bills and CO2 emissions by opting for a PHEV or EV for their daily commute.

Solo Energy has appointed ex-Tesla vice-president of EMEA Ben Hill as its commercial and technical adviser.

Energy and automotive industries will be brought together by the newly-formed Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to plan for the changes needed as EV use rises.

Sarah Tooze, deputy editor, on the reality businesses face when they 'go electric'.

Fleets feel pressure to move away from diesel, but viable alternatives are not there

Car & Van Lease Supermarket has announced partner company status with Egnida to help resolve future EV infrastructure challenges.

EO Charging has launched a device that allows non-smart electric vehicle chargers to automatically manage their charging load.

Siemens and partner Ubitricity to provide on street residential electric vehicle charging points using existing street light infrastructure with £3.7m investment from Go-Ultra Low City Scheme.

Andersen EV has launched the A2 next generation charge point, capable of charging an electric car to 80% in just 30 minutes.

Business drivers looking to take their electric vehicles abroad should plan their route thoroughly to ensure they don’t run out of charge, warns the AA.

It started out on a farm, but EO Charging is reaping the benefits of being a second generation supplier of EV charging solutions. Sarah Tooze reports

Almost half of drivers (47%) do not envisage running an electric car for at least 10 years, if not longer, according to a survey from Venson Automotive Solutions.

The Government can mandate electric vehicle (EV) charge points at motorway services after the Autonomous and Electric Vehicles Act passed through Parliament.

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is warning that a lack of charging points across Europe is putting consumers off buying electric cars.

Research from Go Ultra Low has revealed several myths around electric vehicles, including 42% of Brits underestimating the amount of EV chargers in the UK.

Cambridge City Council has selected eVolt UK to supply electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Cambridge for its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi project.

Electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint has acquired has acquired Kisensum, a leader in fleet energy solutions, as part of its growth programme.

Two UK electric vehicle chargepoint companies are making their stations completely free to use today to mark Clean Air Day.

Zap-Map has launched a route planner, designed to help UK motorists locate electric vehicle charge points on route.

A new guide launched by the Renewable Energy Association (REA) has urged local authorities to appoint an EV Champion.

Electric vehicle drivers could save up to 70% on their charging costs with Octopus Energy Go.

Polar has grown its UK public rapid charging network by 50% in the past year: matching the annual percentage growth in electric vehicle registrations.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has launched a taskforce aimed at electric vehicle uptake in the capital.

Birmingham is the local authority area with the highest number of ultra-low emission vehicle registrations, research by Click4reg.co.uk has found.

ChargePoint Services has installed 10 electric vehicle chargers at MediaCityUK in Manchester as part of a project to connect Peel Land and Property's developments to the nationwide GeniePoint Network.

BP has invested $20 million in ultra-fast charging battery company StoreDot to support the technologies and infrastructure required to support the future growth in electric vehicles.

EVolt UK has installed the latest versions of its rapid charging units for a new hub to help Dundee City Council promote electric taxi use.

Auto Windscreens has introduced EV charging points across its network in what it believes to be a UK first, for a vehicle glass repair company.