Toddington Harper, CEO of GRIDSERVE, at a GRIDSERVE Electric Highway charging site. Image: Zap-Map.

GRIDSERVE Electric Highway joins Zap-Map

22 Sep 2021, 16:16

The live availability status of GRIDSERVE Electric Highway charging locations is now visible on Zap-Map following a recently completed integration.

The REA said that policy goals are uncertain in the UK, leading it to be ranked middle of the road compared to other European countries. Image: Getty

Urgent action required on grid flexibility to meet net zero, REA warns

22 Sep 2021, 12:01

The UK is lagging behind other European countries such as Finland, Norway and Sweden in making changes to increase the flexibility of the grid.

Ten taxis are to be part of the wireless charging trial in Nottingham. Image: Sprint Power

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How wireless charging can take the hassle out of EV fleets

20 Sep 2021, 15:43

Sprint Power's commercial director Ben Russell talks about how wireless charging can help support fleet drivers to make the switch to electric vehicles.

EV drivers utilising the OVO Drive Anytime tariff could now benefit from their vehicles participating in the Balancing Mechanism. Image: OVO.

Kaluza and Flexitricity to utilise EVs in Balancing Mechanism

17 Sep 2021, 12:54

Kaluza and Flexitricity have teamed up to offer demand response in the Balancing Mechanism, optimising domestic battery storage and electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

The rapid charging hubs will be rolled out over the next four years. Image: Osprey

Osprey embarks on rollout of 150 rapid EV charging hubs

17 Sep 2021, 12:18

Osprey Charging is to develop 150 rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs over the next four years in a £75 million programme.

The impact of EVs on the systems shouldn't be underestimated, Cornwall Insight said. Image: Getty

Electricity demand from EVs could reach 71.6TWh by 2040: Cornwall Insight

16 Sep 2021, 13:24

New research from Cornwall Insight has revealed that electric vehicles (EVs) could contribute an additional 71.6TWh by 2040.

Cyber security concerns were profiled in national media reports last month. Image: SSEN.

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EV cyber security, charging reliability and grid relationships highlighted as key emobility hurdles ahead of EV World Congress 2021

15 Sep 2021, 21:05

Cyber security around electric vehicle charging infrastructure, charging reliability and relationships with grid operators have been identified as the key hurdles facing the emobility sector this year. Current± was present at an EV World Congress Advisory Board meeting to hear more.

The survey found a third of EV drivers hadn’t changed energy provider or tariff since purchasing their vehicle. Image: Getty.

Lack of awareness a key barrier to EV energy tariff adoption

15 Sep 2021, 13:24

A survey from electric vehicle (EV) and energy tariff price comparison site Love my EV has highlighted the savings of EV tariffs despite a prevailing lack of awareness.

Aiding the rollout, InstaVolt has signed significant partnerships with the likes of McDonalds. Image: InstaVolt.

InstaVolt sets new 10,000 charger target

14 Sep 2021, 17:13

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network company InstaVolt has announced a significant expansion, pledging to install 10,000 chargers by 2030.

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