Tag: UK
EVC and Octopus Electroverse partner to enhance the UK’s EV charging rollout
EVC teams up with Octopus Electroverse to add thousands of new EV charging points across the UK.Electroverse app and website allow users to find, start, stop, and pay for charging sessions easily.£165 million investment...
The UK’s Labour government is ready to reinstate the 2030 ban on petrol and diesel cars
The UK’s Labour government will reinstate the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars, reversing the previous delay to 2035.The Department for Transport confirmed the 2030 deadline and plans to accelerate EV charging...
E-Bike Positive: The UK’s major new electric bike safety campaign
The UK cycling sector launches "E-Bike Positive," a major campaign to address safety concerns and promote ebikes' benefits.Battery safety worries deter potential buyers, leading to the campaign's new assurance scheme and educational resources.Over 100...
Osprey Charging and Railpen prepare for the future with new rapid EV chargers in Harrow, London
Osprey Charging Network and Railpen have installed three rapid EV chargers at St Ann’s Shopping Centre, Harrow.The chargers provide 100 miles of range in 35 minutes, reducing CO2 emissions by approximately 7,400 tonnes annually.This...
Scottish Water expands its electric fleet with 42 new FIAT vans
Scottish Water's fleet now includes 42 new electric vans, making over 10% of their fleet electric.The vans, with ranges up to 217 miles and fast charging, support Scottish Water's net zero goal.FIAT UK endorses...
bp pulse launches new EV charging hub near Stansted Airport, UK
bp pulse's new hub at bp Stansted SF Connect features three 300kW ultra-fast chargers and six bays.Located just five minutes from Stansted Airport, the hub offers amenities like coffee and food options.This site is...
Amazon launches micromobility hub in Norwich as part of a £300 million investment in UK electrification
Amazon launches a Norwich hub to introduce ecargo bikes for green deliveries, part of a £300 million UK investment in electrification.This hub is one of 40+ across the UK and Europe, advancing Amazon's net-zero...
There’s a huge £2.4 billion opportunity for decarbonised UK Heavy Duty Vehicle production
The UK's push towards zero-emission heavy duty vehicles could unlock a massive £2.4 billion growth potential by 2035, driven by demand for advanced components like batteries and fuel cells.Nearly 35,000 heavy goods vehicles and...
UK car production slows as manufacturers pivot towards electric vehicles
UK car production fell by 7.6% in early 2024 as the industry shifts towards electric vehicles.Substantial £23.7 billion investment and factory retooling caused structural changes and a 26.6% production drop in June.Despite overall decline,...
£14.6 million investment to boost EV and battery skills in the North East of England
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and leaders will approve a £14.6 million investment in EV and battery training.The MADE NE project, backed by £9.7 million, will establish training facilities at Sunderland's IAMSS for all...
Nissan and Silence extend their partnership to bring electric micro-mobility breakthroughs to the UK
Nissan will exclusively distribute Silence Nano S04 quadricycles and electric motorcycles in the UK from October 2024.The partnership builds on success in France, Italy, and Germany, supporting Nissan’s strategy of expanding electric mobility.Silence’s S04...
TotalEnergies and SSE combine to create Source: Pushing the UK and Ireland’s EV infrastructure to the next level
TotalEnergies and SSE form "Source" to deploy 3000 high-power EV charge points in the UK and Ireland.Hubs will be strategically located in urban areas, powered by renewable energy.Initiative supports UK's 2035 emissions mandate and...
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Charging towards the early mainstream with confidence: Day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024
Day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024 is over, and a key theme of consumer confidence came to the forefrontAnd just like that, day one of the EV SUMMIT 2024 is coming to a...
LEVI 101: Where are we?
The LEVI Fund propels EV chargepoint installations in England with £343 million for 2023/24 and 2024/25.Oxford City Council hosting LEVI-focused side events at the EV SUMMIT 2024, next week.As of March 2024, £185 million...
Labour’s vision for the UK’s electric vehicle future
Labour aims to boost EV manufacturing with domestic battery production, gigafactory investments, and support for R&D and skills development.The new government will expand EV charging infrastructure with binding targets and regional investment for balanced...
The NFDA reports a surge in new vehicle registrations in 2024, with EVs leading the charge
New vehicle registrations in 2024 surged, primarily led by electric vehicles (EVs), reaching pre-pandemic levels.EV registrations notably grew in the first half of 2024, with BEVs and PHEVs showing significant increases.However, EV market share...
The UK has installed over 11,000 public EV charge points in 2024 so far, Zapmap reports
The UK added over 11,000 public EV chargers in early 2024, marking a 46% year-on-year increase.Monthly charger installations rose to 1,865 in 2024, up 34% from 2023, boosting rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.High-powered and residential...
Adam Wood takes the helm at Renault UK amid key leadership changes
Adam Wood returns to Renault as UK Managing Director after leading Peugeot UK.Veteran exec succeeds Guillaume Sicard, brings 14 years of Renault Experience.Adam Wood succeeds Guillaume Sicard as Managing Director of Renault UKRenault UK...
Car parks are electrifying across the UK with APCOA and CTEK’s latest partnership
APCOA and CTEK are partnering to install fast EV charge points in UK car parks, enhancing infrastructure.Initial installations in Hillingdon Council car parks and 37 Govia Thameslink Railway stations add to APCOA's 1,000+ units.Both...
The UK is on track to produce over 1 million EVs by 2035, according to APC projections
UK is on track for over 1 million EVs by 2035, requiring 100 GWh+ in batteries.APC identifies key growth drivers: attracting new models and advancing battery tech.Global shift to BEVs expected to drive significant...
The UK’s Labour Party is ready to commit £1.5 billion to push the automotive industry’s energy transition
The Labour Party commits £1.5 billion to transition the automotive industry to green technologies, emphasising leadership in electric vehicles.The party will invest £7.3 billion in a national wealth fund to create 650,000 jobs and...
UK’s Labour Party pledges to push forward 2035 EV mandate to 2030
The Labour Party, the UK political party, reported by research group YouGov to win next month’s election in a landslide victory, has pledged to bring forward the ban on the sale of new internal...
Vauxhall research uncovers serious lack of accessible charging infrastructure on UK streets
Vauxhall's investigation reveals a mere 2.3% of UK's on-street EV infrastructure is appropriate for accessible charging.In London, none of the 11,747 chargers are tailored for disabled users.Vauxhall's Electric Streets of Britain initiative aims to...
New Believ pledge cards call on local authorities to accelerate the UK’s EV infrastructure rollout
Believ launches pledge cards to urge councils and parliamentarians to accelerate EV infrastructure rollout.Pledge to install diverse charge points, follow safety standards, agree to non-exclusive contracts, and use all funding sources.The commitment enhances market...
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