Emobility

In this week’s EV Roundup, the MoD installs hydrogen charging facilities for its support fleet, myenergi and cinch are partnering to offer lower cost home charging, IEA data suggests 30% of SUVs will be electric by 2030 and Osprey has announced the rollout of new chargepoints across the UK.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging network, Be.EV, says it will deploy thousands of new chargepoints across the UK, with many being in the Midlands. 

UK-based electric truck manufacturer Tevva has proposed a merger agreement with ElectraMeccanica to expand into the US and European markets.

In this week’s EV Roundup, SSE and Zest have opened new chargepoints, while charging anxiety is resulting in drivers willing to pay to secure a chargepoint in advance. A campaign by char.gy and Vauxhall is also encouraging local authorities to develop plans to roll out domestic charging for drivers without access to off-road parking.

New research released by car manufacturer Vauxhall Motors today (15 August) has indicated that 71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for residential on-street EV charging.

Drivers in London are the most likely to switch to an electric vehicle (EV) compared to other UK cities according to a new survey from car sharing marketplace Turo.

The 2023 EV Rally of Scotland (EVROS) is scheduled to begin in Glasgow on the 16 August, aiming to showcase EV technologies.

Used EV sales soared in Q2 2023 by 81.8% year-on-year (YOY), research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.

This week's EV Roundup sees Pod Point partner with housing developer Redrow, electricity grid upgrades and bp investing in Dynamon.

Groups from the electric vehicle and charge point industry have written to transport minister Jesse Norman, calling for the implementation of RECHARGE UK’s recent report recommendations.