Electrification
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Latest news 11 Aug 2022
Power upgrades to boost UK charging’s infrastructure
UK Power Networks is fast-tracking more than 86 schemes to upgrade power capacity for new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Latest news 8 Aug 2022
Zap-Map secures £9 million funding for international growth
Zap-Map's has successfully completed a £9 million Series A fundraising to build on its paid-subscription services and start international expansion.
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Latest news 5 Aug 2022
Smart tariffs the answer to reducing winter EV charging bills
Car home charging company Ohme recommends drivers switch to a smart tariff and utilise a smart charger as the price of electricity is set to soar this winter, making the cost of running an electric vehicle EV significantly higher.
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Latest news 4 Aug 2022
EV range better than readout suggests
Range tests on electric vehicles (EV) suggest they can travel up to 19 miles, on average, after their range readouts hit zero.
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Latest news 29 Jul 2022
Report highlights regional variations in public charge points
Report finds stark regional variations in the proximity of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points to drivers without off-street parking.
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Latest news 29 Jul 2022
Osprey joins public charging endorsement body
Osprey Charging is the first charging network to join ChargeSafe, a public charging endorsement body that independently inspects and rates EV charging locations.
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Latest news 28 Jul 2022
EV connection cost estimator tool aimed at local authorities
Local authorities can identify the optimal location for charge points and get an instant quote for how much it will cost to connect them to the electricity network thanks to a new service from SP Energy Networks.
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Latest news 14 Jul 2022
Government and industry must work together to accelerate electric van uptake
The Government and industry should work together to accelerate the adoption of electric vans, says Gerry Keaney, chief executive of British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association.
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Latest news 24 Jun 2022
Swarco to manage Cornwall Council's charge points
Cornwall Council has awarded a contract to Swarco Smart Charging to supply, install, maintain, and operate electric vehicle (EV) charging points throughout the county.
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Latest news 24 Jun 2022
High-powered EV chargers unveiled at motorway service stations
Gridserve and Moto have unveiled six new high power electric vehicle (EV) chargers at Moto Severn View and 11 at Moto Heston.
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Latest news 22 Jun 2022
Trial offers glimpse into the vehicle-to-grid charging future
A vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging trial in the Midlands, South West England and South Wales has been hailed a success with users reducing their energy bills and carbon footprint.
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Opinion 25 May 2022
MaaS – is it ready for the big time?
Mobility-as-a-service isn’t a new buzz phrase, but with an increasing focus on reducing emissions as well as standout successes in several niches, and a rising market for micro-mobility solutions, MaaS is beginning to have an impact on transport as a whole, and automotive in particular.
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Latest news 12 May 2022
£200 million Government boost for rollout of zero-emission HGVs
The Government has announced funding of more than £200 million for a zero-emission road freight demonstrator programme.
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Latest news 29 Apr 2022
BP and Volkswagen to roll out Europe-wide EV fast charging network
More than 8,000 new charging points could be operational across Germany, the UK and other European countries by 2024 as part of a strategic partnership between Volkswagen and BP.
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Policy 2 Mar 2022
Everything Counts: Why transport infrastructure emissions matter for decision makers
This new Decarbon8 briefing looks at the significant gaps between ambitions and plans for decarbonising transport, as well as strategies to meet net zero.
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Latest news 16 Feb 2022
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.
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Latest news 6 Oct 2021
EVs achieve highest monthly sales performance amid supply issues
Electric vehicle (EV) sales were the highest ever recorded in September, with 32,721 BEVs joining the road in the month.
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Latest news 29 Sep 2021
Transport Scotland calls for 'substantial' behaviour change on car travel
'Substantial' behaviour change on car travel needed to transition to net zero, says new report published by Transport Scotland.
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Latest news 28 Sep 2021
Consultation launched on drones and EV charging infrastructure
The Government has launched a consultation on delivery drones and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
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Latest news 21 Sep 2021
EV tax introduction backed by motorists to counter fuel tax losses
Majority (87%) of motorists agree that a financial solution to counter fuel tax losses from growing electric vehicle (EV) adoption is needed.