McNally EV boosts vehicle charger workforce with BigChange mobile tech
McNally EV, installer of electric vehicle charging points is using mobile workforce management technology from BigChange to power paperless working and reduce unnecessary mileage. From lead management through to job completion reporting and invoicing, the cloud-based, five-in-one solution, provides a single source for all information needed to run the mobile workforce. Accessible from any internet-enabled […]
JustPark calls for Brits to install Electric Vehicle chargers at their homes
With the government announcing its commitment to ban the sale of petrol and diesel cars by 2030, an estimated additional four hundred thousand electric charging points will need to be rolled out in order to meet demand and help people make the switch to electric. However, with just 39,000 public charging points currently in the […]
Eaton’s Power Distribution Technology selected for new EV platform
Eaton has announced its eMobility business secured a contract to supply power distribution units (PDUs) and Bussmann series fuses to a global vehicle manufacturer for use in a new battery electric (BEV) light-duty commercial vehicle, which is a rapidly growing segment for BEVs. The PDUs are scalable in design to be applied to a wide […]
Myenergi expands into Ireland as EV sales soar
A surge in EV sales and growing interest in ethical living has led to Myenergi, the award-winning manufacturer of renewable energy products for eco-smart home management, expanding its operations into Ireland. The new subsidiary, located in Ballycastle, Ireland, will be spearheaded by Pearse McHenry, a longstanding business partner of Myenergi. The move will bring the […]
Bureau Veritas Launches EV Charging Point Inspection Service
Electrical safety expert Bureau Veritas has unveiled a new testing and inspection service for electric vehicle (EV) charging points, as latest figures show almost 10,000 new connections have been installed across the UK in the past year alone. Recent statistics from Zap-Map show there are now 33,779 charging points for electrical vehicles in the UK, […]
Countries Commit To An EV Future On World EV Day
On World EV Day (September 9, 2020), drivers from more than 60 countries have made a firm commitment to transition to an electric vehicle. The online pledge campaign, which was launched by ABB and Green.TV as part of World EV Day, encourages drivers to recognise the crucial role that electric vehicles (EVs) can play in […]
18th Edition Amendment 1 – What You Need To Know
The first Amendment to BS7671:2018 was released in February. ECA’s Energy Solution Advisor, Luke Osborne, unpacks the changes contractors need to know about. A key aim of Amendment 1 of the Wiring Regulations (BS 7671:2018) is to enable advances in electric vehicle charging technologies which weren’t available at the time of the original publication. Amendment […]
BS 7671 -722 Amendment 1: RCDs & RDC-DDs
By Chaz Andrews, Technical Manager of Doepke UK Effective RCD protection for electric vehicle (EV) sockets relies on the correct specification of the associated EV charging equipment and the RCD. Don’t leave it until the installation is being tested to understand the revised requirements. Amendment 1 – 722.531.3.101 relates to Mode 2 and 3 charging […]
Industry Reacts to Road to Zero 2035 Deadline
Boris Johnson has brought forward his plans to ban the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid car sales in the UK to 2035. Electrical training company, Redford Charles (based in Kent), has responded with optimism given that people will only be able to buy electric or hydrogen cars and vans once the ban comes […]
IET urges electrical industry to have its say on IET Wiring Regulations
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is calling on the electrical industry to have its say and influence the content of Section 722 – Electrical Vehicle Charging Installations – as part of Amendment 1 of the IET Wiring Regulations, following the release of the Draft for Public Comment (DPC) for BS 7671:2018+A1:2020. The amendment […]