Zouk Capital backs £30m investment in charging company Zest
By providing fast charging where people regularly park, and removing financial barriers for landowners, Zest is set to drive the mass adoption of electric vehicles in the UK. Zouk Capital has announced it has committed an initial £30m investment to launch a new public EV charging company called Zest, supported by the Charging Infrastructure Investment […]
Milestone reached in Purfleet power project
Work to install new power infrastructure to reinforce electricity supplies in and around Purfleet has reached a new milestone. The first of two new transformers has now been installed and energised as part of the £5.6million project with the second one to be introduced and complete the scheme next year. The new electrical equipment, which […]
ABB launches the world’s fastest electric car charger
ABB is launching an innovative all-in-one Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, which is said to provide the fastest charging experience on the market. ABB’s new Terra 360 is a modular charger which can simultaneously charge up to four vehicles with dynamic power distribution. This means that drivers will not have to wait if somebody else is […]
South East sees 42% increase in EV charge points
The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging points added to the network in London, the East and South East, has increased by nearly 2,700 in the past 12 months, UK Power Networks has revealed today. The new findings have been released in the run-up to National Drive Electric Week (September 25-October 23) when many people […]
600,000 jobs at risk from government inaction on reaching net zero
The TUC has warned that up to 660,000 jobs could be at risk if the UK fails to transition to net zero as fast as other nations. The analysis identifies jobs that, unless government acts now, could be moved offshore to countries that offer superior green infrastructure and greater support for decarbonising industry. Published just […]
Launch of new industrial batteries for demanding electric vehicles
Eternity Technologies has launched QUASAR, a new generation of high-performance industrial batteries which utilise advanced Carbon Nanotube Technology (CNT) to meet ever more demanding electrical vehicle applications. Utilising industry-leading CNT technology means QUASAR batteries offer longer running time, enhanced lifespan and excellent performance. The innovative CNT technology means these batteries can deliver up to 50% […]
The smart home EV charger that saves time and money
Easee has launched the Easee One, the latest intelligent EV charger. The Easee One is designed specifically for the home market. The 7kW smart charger can be controlled through a smartphone app for the customer’s ease of use. Its inbuilt Open PEN Fault Detection enables faster install with no need for additional earthing solutions. Effie […]
World EV Day highlights critical role of EVs in driving climate change
World EV Day on 9th September highlights and promotes the role of electric vehicles in the move to net zero and decarbonisation. Founded by Green.TV Media in 2020, the inaugural event was widely shared on social media and reached an audience of around 2 billion people around the world. World EV Day is partnering with the UK […]
Merton bus garage gears up for zero-emission operations
Environmentally-friendly buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection. UK Power Networks has completed work at Merton for Go-Ahead London, to enable new electric buses to charge overnight, with the project representing a major contribution towards reducing local pollution levels, while helping to enable the UK’s transition […]
REE automotive awarded £12.5 million funding from the UK Government
REE Automotive has announced that its REEcorner technology was awarded £12.5 million GBP funding from the UK government as part of a £41.2 million GBP investment, coordinated through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). The investment is in line with the UK government’s ambition to accelerate the shift to zero-emission vehicles and de-carbonize the UK’s transport […]