Tag: EV-charging
Rivian recruits ex-Volvo executive as new COO
Rivian hires Javier Varela, former Volvo Cars COO, to drive operational excellence and prepare for the production of the R2 SUV in 2026. Varela, with eight years of experience at Volvo, takes over from Frank...
Vicky Read named first CEO of ChargeUK
ChargeUK, the UK's leading EV charging industry group, has appointed Vicky Read as its inaugural CEO. She previously served as ChargeUK's Vice-Chair and brings policy expertise from Connected Kerb.Since its launch in April 2023,...
EO Charging appoints Richard Staveley as CEO
Richard Staveley becomes CEO, marking a major leap for the company.Founder Charlie Jardine moves to President, spearheading global growth from the US.The duo targets expanding fleet charging solutions in North America and Europe.Richard Staveley...
FOR:EV amplifies Scotland’s EV charging infrastructure with retail site partnerships
FOR:EV installs 22 rapid chargers at key retail sites across Scotland.Locations include Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and Toolstation in strategic areas.Plans for 1,700+ UK charging points prioritise user convenience.Scotland's EV charging network is growing with the...
UK supermarket, Sainsbury’s, enters the EV charging arena with launch of Smart Charge
Sainsbury’s launches Smart Charge for fast EV charging at 20 locations, addressing user concerns.Plans for 750+ charging bays by 2024 position Sainsbury’s among top UK providers.Smart Charge, using 100% renewable energy, aligns with Sainsbury’s...
Osprey Charging Network and Starbucks kick-start collaboration with rapid charging facility in Aberdeen, UK
Starbucks and Osprey Charging launch the first EV rapid charging facility in Aberdeen, Scotland.The site features three 75kW chargers compatible with all EVs, adding 100 miles of range in 30 minutes.Osprey Charging and Starbucks...
The UK has installed 50,000 public EV charge points, Zapmap reports
UK celebrates 50,000 public EV charge points, showcasing significant growth in the charging network.Rapid expansion includes a 68% increase in ultra-rapid charge points since September 2022, indicating increased accessibility for EV owners.Experts emphasize government...
Hyundai Motor Group is the latest major manufacturer to join NACS
Hyundai Motor Group, encompassing Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis, adopts North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs.Owners of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles will have access to Tesla's vast Supercharger network, consisting of 12,000 charging...
APCOA, Network Rail and Compleo unveil 28 new EV charge points at Chippenham station, UK
APCOA, Network Rail, and Compleo have introduced 28 new EV charge points at Chippenham station.APCOA offers a complete service, including 24/7 customer support and secure payments via APCOA Connect.The initiative aligns with sustainability goals...
Mina and Allstar Business Solutions forge an alliance to streamline EV payments with Chargepass
Mina joins forces with Allstar Business Solutions, unveiling Allstar Chargepass for easier EV charging payments.Former Mina CEO, Ashley Tate, leads Allstar Chargepass in the UK.The integration emphasizes Allstar's presence and offers tools for electric...
GO TO-U and Parkopedia team up to offer seamless EV charging
GO TO-U and Parkopedia partner to transform EV charging.Data exchange, activation tech, and optimization at the core of the collaboration.The aim: Streamlined, convenient, and efficient charging globally.GO TO-U’s data-driven insights are changing the gameA...
Inside Tesla’s game-changing Wall Connector update
Tesla upgrades Wall Connector with in-app features for all EMEA EV owners.The 3rd-gen Wall Connector offers affordability, versatility, and optimized charging.Tesla’s Wall Connector has just become a whole lot smarterTesla introduces a suite of...
BMW, Ford and Honda join forces to create ChargeScape: Redefining grid integration
BMW, Ford, and Honda establish ChargeScape, a groundbreaking initiative.ChargeScape's unified platform revolutionises EV technology and grid integration.It promises financial benefits for EV owners, grid resilience, and carbon footprint reduction.ChargeScape represents a game-changing vision for...
The UK’s largest public EV charging hub has opened its doors at the NEC Birmingham
UK's largest public EV charging hub opens at NEC Birmingham, a result of bp pulse and The EV Network partnership.Offers simultaneous charging for 180 EVs with ultra-fast and fast chargers, serving millions of visitors...
The rural EV infrastructure revolution is here
NFU Energy and Zest join forces to improve rural EV charging infrastructureRural areas in the UK face a shortage of EV charging devices compared to urban areasThe partnership will benefit landowners and farmers while...
TfL unveil plans to revolutionise London’s EV infrastructure
Having recently overtaken Amsterdam to become the city with the most electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Europe, London's commitment to expanding its emobility infrastructure shows no signs of slowing down.Transport for London (TfL)...
ubitricity hits a remarkable landmark as UK EV charging infrastructure skyrockets
ubitricity, a subsidiary of Shell and one of the leading providers of innovative charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), has installed over 7,000 public EV charge points across the UK. This milestone is part of...
UK ranks third in Leaseplan’s 2023 EV Readiness Index
The Electric Vehicle (EV) industry is gaining momentum globally, and the UK is not left behind.According to LeasePlan’s 2023 EV Readiness Index, the UK is more prepared than ever for the emobility transition. The...
The BMW Group and E.ON Develop a Thriving EV Charging Ecosystem
The BMW Group and E.ON have announced the first pan-European cooperation for intelligent electric vehicle (EV) charging at home. The respective industry giants plan to create "Connected Home Charging" – a holistic charging ecosystem that...