Turning Norwich buses green
Work has been underway to turn Norwich buses green and transform a city site into one of the first bus depots outside London to be fully electric. UK Power Networks is installing new underground cables and equipment at a local substation so that the Roundtree Way depot can be fully upgraded to power electric buses, […]
Zaptec’s tribute to electricians
For an electrician, installing a charging station is routine work. However, for all electric vehicle owners who want to charge their cars smartly and safely, it’s essential that the electrician knows what they’re doing and sets up the charger correctly. This is what Zaptec aims to celebrate in its new video. You might not have […]
Wallbox introduces a new EV charging solution
Wallbox has expanded its Pulsar family with its latest charger, Pulsar Pro, which has been specifically designed for shared spaces. The newest member of the Pulsar family includes features, such as 4G connectivity and RFID reader, to fit perfectly into shared spaces like flats, workplaces and depot charging. “We wanted to offer customers looking for a […]
How to get your van ready for winter
Is your van ready for winter? The cold weather will put a lot of additional stress on your vehicle and could result in a breakdown that could cost you thousands in repairs and lost business. Sarah Tooze, Consumer Editor at online van marketplace AutoVillage reveals her winter checklist for drivers. Inspect the antifreeze Antifreeze is […]
Rising fuel prices make it more important than ever to switch to fuel cards
Electricians are being urged to make the switch to fuel cards now as the UK struggles with record pump prices. The advice has been issued by fuelGenie as diesel prices have reached a record high, despite the Chancellor recently introducing a 5p a litre cut on the average price of fuel. Indeed, despite this intervention, […]
Electricians reduce fuel consumption through vehicle maintenance and behaviour
Electricians are being reminded that vehicle maintenance and driver behaviour can pay dividends in reducing fuel consumption as pump prices remain volatile. The timely advice has been issued by fuelGenie as electricians face financial pressures from all sides, including recent record pump prices, sharply rising inflation and increases in the cost of living as a […]
Electric car chargers fast-tracked in South East
Almost 1,000 electric car chargers have been fast-tracked to connect to the electricity network in London, the South East and East of England – thanks to an online portal for chargepoint installers. Since launching Smart Connect in February 2021, UK Power Networks has instantly approved more than 2000 new applications for electric car chargers, heat […]
EV Charging as quick as refuelling thanks to High Power Chargers, reports IDTechEx
High Power Chargers (HPCs) refer to Level 3 DC fast charging at a rate of 50 kW or more. In general, because vehicle range and battery capacities are increasing, there is an increased ability for vehicles to accept higher charge rates. Based on a variety of industry announcements, using variants of current battery chemistries and […]
Mercedes-Benz Dealer Orwell Truck & Van makes all the right connections
A winning combination of fixed costs, product reliability and good honest customer service means highways services specialist Electrical Testing has now resolved to switch its entire fleet to Mercedes-Benz vehicles from Dealer Orwell Truck & Van. The manufacturer’s representative in East Anglia has just supplied the Norwich-based company with eight small Citan vans. Another […]
ABB strengthens commitment to reduce carbon emissions
On its way to reaching its ambitious science-based targets, the company commits to electrifying its vehicle fleet by 2030, sourcing 100% renewable electricity by 2030 and establishing energy efficiency targets, including the systematic use of energy management systems. As part of its new Sustainability Strategy and its ambition to enable a low-carbon society, ABB has […]