ABB, Octopus join forces to offer EV charging ‘one-stop-shop’
ABB and Octopus Group are partnering to provide charging infrastructure and renewable energy for bus and commercial fleet operators.
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Alice Grundy Junior reporter, Current±
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EV charging schemes will fail if consumer concerns ignored, says Citizens Advice
EV charging schemes, such as smart charging and V2G, must be more tailored towards the needs of consumers or risk failure, Citizen Advice has warned.
Zouk targets Italian EV market with new investment
Infrastructure fund manager Zouk Capital is expanding its EV portfolio, taking a majority stake in Italian e-mobility firm BE Power.
Addison Lee to trial new Audi EV as part of fleet electrification plans
Addison Lee Group is to pilot the new Audi e-tron as part of its London fleet of taxis.
ScottishPower seeking battery storage rush to support net zero ambitions
ScottishPower has revealed intentions to make Glasgow the UK’s first ‘Net Zero’ city in collaboration with Glasgow City Council.
Alice Grundy speaks to James McKemey, head of insight at Pod Point, about evolution versus revolution, ultra-rapid charging and the importance of making charging simple.
EV technology 'leaping ahead' of government understanding
Electric vehicle technology is ‘leaping ahead' of the government’s understanding, Andy Robinson, head of ULEV infrastructure at Transport Scotland, has said.
'A huge setback': Labour nationalisation plans could beset clean energy transition, industry says
The industry reacts to plans announced by The Labour Party to re-nationalise the UK’s energy networks after a document detailing the plans was leaked.
DPD puts fleet on EV fast track with new 2021 target
DPD is to incorporate over 500 EVs into its delivery fleet, claiming a UK first with the addition of new Mercedes-Benz eVito vans.
Octopus, OVO team up with Monzo for supplier switching app
Octopus Energy and OVO Energy have collaborated with digital banking firm Monzo to allow consumers to switch energy supplier through the bank’s app.
Verv is a company intent on beefing up its offerings. Having secured £6.5 million in its latest fundraising drive, Alice Grundy speaks to chief executive Peter Davies about the tech firm's plans.
BP to ramp up ultra-rapid EV chargers at forecourts this year
BP Chargemaster is to install 100 rapid chargers across 50 of its petrol station forecourts by the end of this year.