Jaguar Land Rover installs ‘largest’ workplace EV charging centre
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has partnered with Shell-owned EV charging operator NewMotion to install 166 smart charge points at one of its sites.
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EV deployment ‘curbed’ by lack of government support
Large-scale deployment of EVs is being curbed by a lack government support for charging infrastructure, as well as high production and purchase costs.
Government sets July 2019 date for smart EV charging deadline
The government has confirmed that only ‘smart’ electric vehicle chargepoints can be installed from July next year.
Latest bill sets out to help 'disadvantaged' EV drivers with standardisation and interoperability
Electric vehicle drivers in the UK are disadvantaged compared to the rest of Europe, according to the MP behind a private members’ bill aiming to standardise charge points and introduce interoperable payment systems.
Shell installs 'next generation' electric vehicle chargers in France as charging network grows
Shell has launched its first high-powered 350kW electric vehicle chargers in France, despite no vehicle currently on the market being able to take full advantage of the charging speed.
Total business customers to be offered EV charging solutions under ChargePoint partnership
Total Gas & Power is to launch a new electric vehicle charging offer to the 175,000 business sites it supplies throughout the UK after agreeing a reseller partnership with ChargePoint.
Uber updates London electrification plans with new ‘clean air fee’ and charger partnerships
Uber has teamed up with seven electric vehicle charging suppliers to offer its drivers cheaper prices for home charge points, while adding 15p per mile to each London journey to fund the switch to EVs across its London fleet.
MPs back 2032 petrol diesel ban and review of electric vehicle charging strategy
A group of MPs has added their voices to calls to bring the planned 2040 phase out of petrol and diesel vehicles forward by several years, while calling for a review and new strategy into how local authorities can access funding for charging infrastructure.
ChargePoint and EVBox pursuing open access for EV charging, call for UK competitors to follow suit
Electric vehicle charging network operators “will need to change their mind” on operating closed systems according to ChargePoint’s European head, as the company announces a global comprehensive agreement with EVBox to provide open access to both companies' chargers.