A new EV charging hub has opened in Dundee today (Friday 13th July), with six rapid charge points and four fast chargers located on Princes Street. The hub also features a solar canopy and energy storage system. Previously a vacant filling station,…
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Author: Chris Lilly (Zap-Map)
EVs considered by 70% of car buyers but myths remain
More than 70% of car buyers would consider an electric vehicle according to a new survey carried out by the AA and Populus for today’s LowCVP conference today (Thursday 12th July). With more than 10,000 drivers taking part, the survey is both…
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Powermystreet tool launched
A new resource to help Londoners improve on-street EV charging infrastructure has been launched today (Wednesday 11th July), with Zap-Map part of the Powermystreet project. The tool will allow residents to demonstrate demand for EV charge points, by ma…
EV drivers making good use of GeniePoint chargers
Rapid charge points are being added to the GeniePoint network in Hampshire, with a number of the units seeing high levels of usage by EV drivers. There are now 19 chargers across the county by ChargePoint Services – the company behind the…
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National EV charging network backed by government advisors
The UK Government should work with local councils and private companies to deliver a national EV charging network for drivers, according to the first National Infrastructure Assessment. Published by the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC), the ind…
EV-backing Road to Zero strategy announced
The UK Government has announced its Road to Zero strategy, the measures it will implement to achieve aims of becoming a world leader in developing, manufacturing, and using zero-emission vehicles. That includes aims of seeing at least 50% – and a…
Rules planned for EV charging at new homes
The UK’s EV charging infrastructure is set for a huge boost as Transport Secretary Chris Grayling will announce today (Monday 9th July) plans to include charge points in new homes, workplaces, and lamp posts. The proposals will make up part of th…
Electric models to benefit from C-Charge exemption changes as TfL removes hybrids
Transport for London is considering making only electric vehicles exempt from paying the Congestion Charge from April next year, tightening regulations that currently allow a small number of hybrid models to be driven in the zone without charge. A cons…
Growth for EVs in June as market dips
The UK’s electric vehicle market continued its strong growth in June 2018, with Plug-in Hybrids (PHEVs) in particular performing strongly – up 54% vs last year. Almost 6,300 plug-in models were registered during last month, representing 2.7…
Auto Express Car of the Year Award for Jaguar I-Pace
Jaguar’s I-Pace has been awarded the Auto Express Car of the Year title at the magazine’s event last night (Tuesday 3rd July). The all-electric SUV won both the Premium Electric Car of the Year 2018 award, and the overall title, beating the…