charging infrastructure
Gas
ETI calls for ‘smart’ charging and incentives on EV adoption
A new report by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) argues that "smart" charging is needed to support the widespread integration of electric cars and vans into the energy system to meet the UK's 2050 climate change targets.
Gas
Solving the EV charging jigsaw
As DNOs present Ofgem with their electric vehicle (EV) readiness documents, illustrating how the transport revolution can be effectively managed, Patrick Erwin, policy and markets director at Northern Powergrid, outlines key policies that would ensure a fair, and properly managed transition.
Innovation, technology & operations
Time to get motoring on EV infrastructure
SSEN's managing director Colin Nicol discusses the importance of a £7.5 million EV partnership between the Scottish Government, Transport Scotland, SSEN and SP Energy Networks.
Technology & Operations
Over 1,000 EV charge points available in Scotland
More than 1,000 electric vehicle charge points are now available for use in Scotland.
Technology & Operations
Government announces £2.5m funding for on-street EV charging points
The government has announced an additional £2.5 million funding for over 1,000 new on-street electric vehicle charge points.
Power
Government announces funding boost for EV infrastructure
The Government has announced that it will spend almost £40 million on improving the infrastructure for electric vehicles.
Power
Mayor sets out London’s EV charging network plans
Plans for a major expansion of London's electric vehicle charging network have been unveiled by the city's Mayor Sadiq Khan.
Power
How networks can overcome the EV challenge
Mark Bartholomew, partner at law firm Shakespeare Martineau, looks at issues around electric vehicle surge charging, which he says will become more apparent as take-up increases.
Heat
Need for EV infrastructure highlighted at Utility Week Live
A representative from the Office for Low Emissions Vehicles (OLEV) has set out the types of infrastructure required to support the rollout of electric vehicles.
Power
SGS enters innovation partnership with SP Energy Networks
Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) is helping to accelerate the roll out of electric vehicles after entering an innovation project partnership with SP Energy Networks.
Technology & Operations
Plans for 100 fast charging EV forecourts unveiled
GRIDSERVE has announced plans to build a UK-wide network of more than 100 forecourts designed specifically for the needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
Customers
Call for greater interoperability between EV charging networks
Greater 'interoperability' between EV charging networks in the UK should be an industry priority, according to a report from the Renewable Energy Association (REA).
Power
Confusion over EV charging network speeds
A new report warns that widespread confusion over how fast electric vehicles can be 'refuelled' could be undermining efforts to provide an adequate public chargepoint network.
Power
EV market at tipping point, report suggests
The UK electric vehicle market is at a tipping point with levels of consumer adoption far outstripping the infrastructure, according to a report.
Technology & Operations
Report: Ban on new petrol and diesel cars should be brought forward
The Government's 2040 targets for zero emission cars are vague and unambitious, says the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee in a report published last week (19 October).
Power
Call for greater EV infrastructure
Burns & McDonnell has challenged the industry to prepare for the rise in electric vehicles (EVs) if the UK wants to be a world leader in clean energy and low carbon transport.
Technology & Operations
£3.4m EV infrastructure plan being considered in Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Council will consider a £3.4 million plan to introduce a 'strategic, citywide network of electric vehicle charging points.'
Technology & Operations
Pod Point secures EV charging supply agreement with Kier
Electric vehicle charging provider Pod Point has won a three-year supplier agreement with Kier.
Power
Charging infrastructure prioritised in Road to Zero strategy
The government has set out proposals to install electric vehicle charging points in new homes, business parks and lampposts as part of its Road to Zero Strategy.