Pod Point has been expanding its network in a number of different areas recently, with installations at retail centres, leisure parks, and head offices. New units have gone in in North Lincolnshire, Cheltenham, and holiday locations across the UK. The …
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Gov puts plans in motion for EV Charging Infrastructure Fund
The UK Government has started to establish its Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund, with bidding now open for those wanting to manage the £400 million project, that is intended to support businesses building electric vehicle charge points across th…
UK grid can cope with increased EV use with smart charging
Ofgem has laid out proposals to support the mass-market uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK, with a smarter, more flexible usage of the National Grid able to keep costs down for users and energy companies. Reforms proposed include incentives fo…
Kia Niro EV Crossover due for UK launch in late 2018
The new Kia Niro EV, which goes on sale today in Korea, will see its European launch at the Paris Motor Show in October this year. With a real EV range likely to exceed 220 miles (280 miles official*), the all-electric crossover…
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Longer range Nissan LEAF E-Plus confirmed for 2019
Following the long awaited LEAF 40 kWh launched earlier this year, Nissan have confirmed that a longer range and higher power LEAF EV is due in 2019. As reported on Autoguide, Nissan’s head of EV marketing, Brian Maragno, corroborated recent rumours th…
UK motorists buy a plug-in car every 9 minutes
Figures released this week by Go Ultra Low reveal that the overall number of pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles registered has risen every month so far this year, with one being registered every 9 minutes in the UK. The first half…
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Dundee opens new EV charging hub
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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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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