Electrification

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.

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.

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.

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.

Car plugged into electric vehicle charger

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.

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.

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.

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.

Swarco eVolt launches E.Connect electric vehicle charging network

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.

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.

Electric Nation vehicle-to-grid charging trial

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.

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.