electric and hybrid vehicles

DfT figures demonstrate gap between home charging and on-street infrastructure

The latest data from the DfT underpins its switch in focus with grant funding to boost access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for those without off-street parking.

Osprey Charging EV Hub at Costa Wolverhampton

AA calls for cut in VAT rate for public EV charging

The AA is urging the Government to cut the VAT rate to 5% for public charge points to match the rates those with off-street home charge points enjoy.

New regulator Ofcharge proposed to ensure equal access to EV charge points

The SMMT has proposed a new regulator called Ofcharge to ensure every part of the country has accessible, available and affordable charging for their EV.

Hertz partners with UFODrive to boost EV commitment

Hertz has co-led a £14 million investment in self-service electric vehicle rental and eMobility provider UFODrive.

Resilient grid and digital solutions to underpin eMobility transition, says EY

A new report from EY says a robust infrastructure to allow customers to charge quickly and reliably is critical for the transition to zero emission vehicles.

RAC backs national campaign to reduce VAT paid at public EV charge points

An RAC backed national campaign is looking to help reduce the VAT paid on public charging by electric vehicle (EV) drivers.

Homeowners urged to use charge point grant before it closes

Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) have until March 31 to take advantage of the Government's Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

Deployment in Hammersmith with Liberty Charge team and leader of Hammersmith: Councillor Stephen Cowan

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Virgin Media Park and Charge project ready to share major learnings

Jason Simpson, vice president, Liberty Global shares the key learnings from the Virgin Media Park & Charge project.

New data reveals North-South divide for public charging infrastructure

A FOI request to 400 councils has revealed drivers in the South are paying over a quarter more for EV charging compared with other areas of England and Wales.

EV charging must be accessible for all, says the AA

The AA is calling on the industry to make sure that as the UK’s charging network continues to grow, it is made accessible for the one in five people with disabilities.

Over 1,000 electric vehicle chargers fast tracked for South East

A network of 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been fast tracked for installation in the London, South East and East of England.

More than half of UK councils haven’t started EV strategy plans

More than half of all UK councils either have no EV charging transition strategy planned or have not started them yet, according to Smart Cities Connections.

Zeekr and Mobileye to launch self-driving cars by 2024

Geely-owned Zeekr has partnered with Mobileye to launch self-driving vehicles by 2024 that require limited human interaction.

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‘Levelling up’ EV charging infrastructure

Mark Sutcliffe investigates how the Government can ‘level up’ Britain’s EV charging network.

EV Energy Taskforce signposts route to UK charging infrastructure success

The EV Energy Taskforce has published four new reports that define the conditions required to enable the UK to make a success of zero emissions transport.

EU proposes all parking in new buildings to be wired for EV charging

The EU commission has proposed introducing new requirements for all new parking spaces at home and work to be pre-wired for electric car charges.

Parkopedia launches new service to unify fragmented public EV charging

Parkopedia has launched its new ‘Park and Charge’ service that aims to unify the world’s fragmented public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

Denso to trial technology that charges EVs on the road

Denso will start trialling new integrated electric vehicle charging infrastructure technology that can top-up vehicles while they’re at a standstill in traffic.

Rightcharge raises £700,000 to accelerate smart EV charging adoption

Rightcharge, the charge point and energy tariff comparison service, has raised £700k in funding to help accelerate the adoption of smart EV charging in the UK.

SMMT warns UK charging infrastructure is not keeping pace with EV sales

The ratio of electric vehicle charge points to plug-in cars deteriorated by almost a third (31%) during 2020, according to new research from the SMMT.