National EV charging network GeniePoint is the latest to join Zap-Pay, the simple way to pay for EV charging across networks from within Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV mapping service. Zap-Map and EQUANS – the new name for ENGIE’s services-led activity …
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Asda to convert all company cars to electric
British supermarket chain Asda has announced it will convert its fleet of over 600 vehicles to electric cars by June 2025. The pledge means the company is a few years ahead of the government’s target of only allowing new zero-emission cars from…
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Sprint Power to trial wireless charging for fleet vehicles
Sprint Power, a British technology company specialising in low carbon tech, including electrified propulsion systems, power electronics and battery systems, is leading a multi-million-pound UK government-backed project that aims to demonstrate the suit…
Shell Recharge is coming to Waitrose
Shell Recharge has announced plans to build hundreds of electric vehicle charging points at Waitrose stores over the next few years. The supermarket chain specifically plans to host up to 800 charging stations at up to 100 Waitrose stores across the UK…
BEVs have 70% smaller CO2 footprint than traditional vehicles
A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) has found that battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) already have a better greenhouse gas emissions record than conventionally powered vehicles. This is not only in Europe, but also in …
Ireland wants up to 200 e-buses from BYD ADL
The electric bus building partnership BYD ADL has announced that it has signed a framework agreement with the National Transport Authority of Ireland (NTA). The deal includes an option for up to 200 battery-electric buses, while a firm order for 45 of….
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre opens in Coventry
The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) has officially opened in Coventry. The £130 million, 18,500 square metre facility is designed to support UK industry in the development of battery technologies for electrification. The UKBIC is a national…
WeVee financed for continental Europe expansion
British electric car leasing platform WeVee has closed a seed financing of seven million dollars. The company intends to use this to finance its expansion into continental Europe. Launched in the UK in March 2020, WeVee describes itself as the “first f…
Allego to provide Radisson hotels with charging facilities
Dutch charging provider Allego has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group to build charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) at its hotels. Allego will provide and operate AC and DC charging solutions at more than 220 Radisson Hotel Group locati…
NHS adds 500 Nissan Leafs to its fleet
The National Health Service (NHS) has ordered 500 Nissan Leafs through its offshoot NHS Fleet Solutions. The electric cars will be made available to healthcare staff and other public sector employees as part of a leasing program via deferred compensati…
