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EVA Scotland survey reveals boost in support for electric vehicles

Updated: January 28, 2022

The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) Scotland has released the results of a recent survey of its members, which has found that manufacturers must reduce the cost of buying electric vehicles to accelerate the switch away from fossil fuels. In its 2021/2 review...

Scottish Government unveils new vision for EV charging infrastructure

Updated: January 27, 2022

The Scottish Government has published a new draft vision statement for public electric vehicle (EV) charging in Scotland. The new vision aims to place people and businesses first, outlining the accessible, affordable and reliable public network required for the future. Building on...

Britishvolt and UKBIC sign deal for next-gen battery production

Updated: January 26, 2022

Battery pioneer Britishvolt has entered into a two-year, multi-million pound agreement with the UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) to develop, assemble and manufacture its next generation sample cells for mass production and commercialization. Britishvolt has also successfully developed its first Production Intent next...

IWG offices benefiting from Mer UK electric vehicle chargers

Updated: January 25, 2022

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer UK, owned by Norwegian renewable energy supplier Statkraft, has completed a number of installations across the UK for workspaces company IWG. IWG customers are now benefiting from Mer’s 25kW DC chargers at four IWG sites, after the...

Coventry on track to become UK’s first all-electric bus city

Updated: January 24, 2022

Next year, 130 zero-emission double decker buses will be introduced to National Express Coventry’s fleet. The move comes as part of a £140 million project to make Coventry the UK’s first all-electric bus city. National Express Coventry has ordered the brand-new zero-emission...

Voltempo announces launch of ‘world’s fastest electric vehicle charger’

Updated: January 21, 2022

Voltempo, a developer of new technology for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced the launch of its new HyperCharging™ technology. According to the company, the new technology can deliver 1,000kW of power – 2.8 times that of any comparable charging system, making it the...

Automated EV charging pioneer Easelink announces funding round

Updated: January 20, 2022

Electric vehicle charging company Easelink, a pioneer in the field of automated charging, has announced an €8.3m Series A funding round led by SET Ventures with participation of EnBW New Ventures, Smartworks, and existing investor Hermann Hauser. Easelink provides a fully automated...

New guide released for electricians looking to grow into the EV market

Updated: January 19, 2022

UK Power Networks and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA) have released a guide to the connections process for installers interested in moving into the growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The network operator estimates that only a small proportion of electricians in its patch, across London, the...

Mitie reaches electrification targets ahead of schedule

Updated: January 18, 2022

Facilities management company Mitie has achieved its target to convert 30% of its fleet to zero emission electric vehicles (EV) three months ahead of schedule. The original target was March 2022. As a result, the business has increased its target to have 35%...

Shell opens its first dedicated EV charging hub in the UK

Updated: January 17, 2022

Shell has opened its first electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in the UK in Fulham, London, where petrol and diesel pumps at an existing fuel station have been replaced with ultra-rapid charging points. A global pilot, this is the first time the...

Stonewater to install EV chargers at new developments

Updated: January 14, 2022

National housing provider Stonewater has unveiled plans to support the rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging points and infrastructure across its new-build and existing housing developments. With new petrol and diesel car sales banned from 2030, Stonewater has been working on a...

MFG plans to open 60 EV charging hubs in 2022

Updated: January 13, 2022

As part of its commitment to invest £400 million in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure by 2030, independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) plans to invest over £50 million in 2022 on dual-fuel and EV-only sites across its nationwide portfolio. The investment...