Coventry’s taxi drivers are set to benefit from both a combination of new EV charge points, plus the option to trial running an electric taxi to see whether it would suit their situation, thanks to eVolt and Electric Blue. Electric Blue is…
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Ecotricity part of V2G gamification trial
A new project has been launched to discover whether gamification could help electric vehicle owners boost the UK’s smart energy grid. The new £400,000 trial has been backed by government funding, and brings together Ecotricity, Newcastle Universi…
New pay per day service from The Phoenix Works
The Phoenix Works has launched a new service, allowing EV charge point hosts to pay-by-the-day for charging infrastructure. Hosts pay a daily rate of £4 per bay, and in return The Phoenix Works will supply fully installed and maintained charge points o…
Networks offer free EV charging on Clean Air Day
A number of public charging networks are offering EV drivers free charging today – Clean Air Day 21st June 2018. Pod Point, InstaVolt, Franklin Energy, and Electric Blue will all be offering customers charging at no cost throughout the day. Metho…
Alfa Power backed REA guide provides council support
The Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has launched a guide offering advice to local authorities to help boost EV uptake. Sponsored by Alfa Power, the Taking Charge publication calls on councils to create ‘Energy Boards’ and appoint an ̵…
Zap-Map releases new Route Planner
Zap-Map has released a new smart Route Planner on its Android app, to help EV drivers plan longer electric journeys. Building on the current Zap-Map app with UK-wide charge point data, EV drivers can now plan their routes using the ‘quick plan…
First MK Promise EV charge point installed
The first charging point under Milton Keynes Council’s “MK Promise” scheme has been installed by Chargemaster, for use by residents of Wavendon House, a Grade II listed former outpost of Bletchley Park. The MK Promise initiative allow…
Pod Point offers free charging for Clean Air Day
To celebrate Clean Air Day, Pod Point is making its Open Charge Network free for EV drivers on Thursday 21st June. The entire public charging network – including rapid chargers – will be on free vend for the 24 hours from midnight…
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Competition: Win a Spark+Volt Tee
Zap-Map has had a chat with Spark+Volt – a new online store for electric vehicle drivers to show off their love of all things EV. To mark the launch of its new ‘100% Electric’ range, Zap-Map has teamed up with the EV…
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CHAdeMO to allow charging at up to 400 kW
The CHAdeMO Association has released the latest version of its protocol – CHAdeMO 2.0 – which will allow electric vehicle charging at up to 400 kW. The announcement means that ultra-rapid charging will be possible on the CHAdeMO standard &#…