ECA warns lack of EV strategy could leave UK divided
The ECA has welcomed today’s government announcement at CBI’s annual conference that all new homes in England will be installed with electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs). Speaking at the conference, Boris Johnson announced that all new homes and non-residential buildings will be required to have EVCPs installed, adding 145,000 new charging points a year between […]
Two thirds of local authorities have no plans to install EV chargers
A freedom of information request (FoI) by leading electrical industry trade body ECA revealed that almost two thirds (66%) of local authorities do not have any plans to roll out electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs). With government plans to end the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2035, the lack of charging infrastructure could […]
Fully Charged challenges global governments to electrify almost everything
Fully Charged has released a clean energy and transportation manifesto. Supported by some of the most pioneering businesses from across the energy and transport sectors, it challenges global governments to quit the chat and act today. From electrifying almost every form of ground transportation, to accelerating the switch to renewable energy generation, the Fully Charged […]
SSE and Jedlix aim to drive forward the UK’s biggest Virtual Power Plant
Energy company SSE and electric vehicle (EV) smart charging service provider Jedlix have signed a deal to deliver grid balancing services from EVs, harnessing smart charging technology to better manage grid supply and demand. With the UK’s electricity network increasingly reliant on renewable energy assets, the partnership will allow domestic customers with EV charging to […]
myenergi co-founders take home prestigious national award
Jordan Brompton and Lee Sutton, co-founders of myenergi, have topped the ‘Rising Star’ North regional category at this year’s EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme. Celebrating the UK’s most ambitious business leaders, the programme recognises their ambitious journeys, disruptive thinking and commitment to making a positive impact on the economy. Renowned for pioneering the world’s […]
The changing face of electric Britain
Have you ever thought about buying an electric car? If you have, you are not alone. With COP26 on the horizon, talk about the climate emergency is in the news every day. Buying an electric vehicle (EV) is one way to play our part in reducing carbon emissions. The rate of EV sales in the […]
Making EVs a reality for drivers with disabilities
Motability and UK Power Networks are forming a partnership to help disabled drivers make the switch to electric vehicles. As the UK transitions to Net Zero and more people shift to zero emission electric vehicles, it is estimated that around 1.35 million drivers with disabilities across the UK will be reliant on public charging infrastructure. […]
Nissan Gigafactory essential to UK EV battery supply chain development
Nissan’s commitment to the UK automotive sector’s electrified future is essential for the development of the UK’s EV battery supply chain and of major importance to both the UK government’s domestic decarbonisation of mobility strategy and post-Brexit industrial policy. From a practical perspective, it is essential to the competitiveness of UK automotive production that the […]
Opportunity NOx
The drive towards a green mobility model has created a future-proof revenue opportunity for electrical contractors. The cars we drive and the fuels we use are changing – rapidly. With an eye on climate change, the UK Government will ban the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. While the news has been challenged […]
‘Virtual power station’ created by UK Power Networks
A ‘virtual power station’ equivalent to the electricity generation of a gas-fired power station, is being created by UK Power Networks. New contracts for energy capacity worth £30 million are being awarded to 17 innovators in the energy, tech and car sector including Octopus Energy, Electric Miles and Ohme, making it the UK’s largest-ever ‘Flexibility’ […]