Why electric vehicle incentives need to be better in the UK
August 5, 2020
As we move towards a fossil fuel-free future, incentives on electric vehicles should be getting better, not more erratic.
Tag: EVs
Wieland’s new podis power bus system – for the simple distribution of power
July 31, 2020
The new podis power bus system from Wieland Electric helps to implement the distribution of power quickly and easily.
Think tank proposes railway-style catenary lines to power electric trucks
July 29, 2020
The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight has proposed a network of railway-style catenary lines to power electric lorries.
UK Gov hopes green number plates will lead to an increase in EV demand
June 16, 2020
Demand for electric vehicles is already on the up, but the UK Government wants to see even faster adoption of the technology. Rather than relying on simple incentives to fuel that demand, the Government is instead opting for something unique – green
EV growth and the impact on the automotive supply chain
April 22, 2020
Steve Richmond, director – logistics systems, Jungheinrich UK, discusses the importance of embracing electric battery technology throughout the automotive supply chain.
Bureau Veritas presses industry to closely examine 18th Edition amendment
February 24, 2020
With the IET releasing its first 18th Edition amendment this month, Bureau Veritas is urging the industry to examine the changes in detail, especially in light of the UK’s recent pledge to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035.
IET & BSI publish Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018
February 3, 2020
The IET and BSI have today released Amendment 1 to BS 7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations), which enables a more practical solution for electric vehicle charging installations.
Making a connection
January 22, 2020
Emma Chetwynd-Jarvis, business development manager at Rock Power Connections, asks – is it easy to get an electricity connection for EV chargers?
UK a front runner in EV charging, says new research
January 21, 2020
New energy consultancy Delta-EE has launched a report into public electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, highlighting the UK as one of the leading European countries for chargepoint infrastructure.
Record EV sales break National Grid’s scenario
January 20, 2020
Electric vehicle (EV) sales bucked the overall 2019 trend of falling car sales, with figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) showing that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registrations have risen by 144% to 37,850, according to Cornwall Insight.