New partnership to drive rapid EV charge points in UK

May 10, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure & Generation 0

Two organisations have joined forces to install rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK. ChargePoint has announced its entry into the European market after signing a supply...

Chargie: Airbnb for EV charging points

May 04, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance, Top Stories 0

Concerns around running out of power during long journeys for electric vehicle (EV) drivers could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new initiative. Chargie is a peer-to-peer service which allows...

UK Government ‘must catch up with new tech and their impact on power grid’

Apr 20, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure & Generation, Sustainability & Environment, Top Stories 0

  The UK Government has not yet caught up with how technologies are evolving and the impact they could have on the electricity grid. That’s according to a new report by Green Alliance, which...

Electric car-share service hits London

Apr 18, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0

An electric vehicle (EV) club will go live in London on the 26th of April. Bluecity’s car sharing scheme will initially only be available in Hammersmith and Fulham, where the local council hopes...

Seven green vehicle projects get £110m funding

Apr 11, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon, Markets & Finance 0

A total of 38 driverless and low carbon vehicle projects have today received a share of £109.7 million. Seven of these projects received £62 million as part of the latest funding round from the...

‘Significant role’ of demand side in EV grid integration

Mar 22, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Infrastructure & Generation, Latest Videos, Top Stories 0

  Demand side management will have a “significant role” to play in integrating electric vehicles (EVs) to the grid. That’s the view of Stewart Reid, Head of Asset Management and Innovation...

Renewable trade body appoints new EV chief

Mar 22, 2017 Priyanka Shrestha Markets & Finance 0

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has appointed its new head of electric vehicles (EVs). Matthew Trevaskis’ new role will be to champion the use of ultra-low emission vehicles such as...

EV infrastructure gets boost in Big Apple

Mar 16, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Low Carbon 0

A new campaign aims to boost electric vehicle (EV) usage and slash emissions in New York State. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s Charge NY initiative will install 450 charging stations, provide...

Grid balancing project worth £10.8m for Isles of Scilly

Mar 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure & Generation 0

Smart home batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) could soon be used to balance energy supply and demand. That’s according to battery firm Moixa, which aims to prove this with a new £10.8...

New EV experience centre to help boost growth

Feb 20, 2017 Jonny Bairstow Infrastructure & Generation 0

An electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider is to open a multi-brand showroom in Milton Keynes. Chargemaster has won the contract to set up and operate the EV Experience Centre, which is...