Which three factors determine the EV partner that UK businesses choose?
Price comes out on top Unsurprisingly perhaps, ‘price’ is the most important factor for UK business fleet managers and other decision-makers when choosing an EV solutions partner. Over a third – 36% –...
View ArticleHow are UK organisations making electrification decisions?
Their findings suggested that valuable information’s in short supply and that organisations are keen to allow others to test the water before taking the electrification plunge themselves. Only a...
View ArticleWhat are the barriers to electrification for UK organisations?
Yet over half of businesses haven’t installed any charge points to date. Research from Drax into the state of fleet electrification in the UK studied the factors preventing organisations from taking...
View ArticleEU proposes three-year delay on EV and battery trade rules with UK
The European Commission has proposed a three-year extension of the current rules of origin for electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries under the EU-UK Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TCA). The deal...
View ArticleSustainable tourism needs to be a collaborative effort, says EV expert
In this week’s Net Hero Podcast, Gavin Brooking, Managing Director of electric sightseeing bus company, Tootbus told us about how they’re decarbonising tourism in the UK. Gavin said: ‘We are...
View ArticleCharge point operator Believ to exhibit at REiiF 2024
Believ’s end-to-end, fully funded solution supports land and property owners looking to increase their earning potential by installing EV charging hubs or charge points within urban centres, along key...
View ArticleNational Grid begins work on Sunderland gigafactories substation
National Grid has commenced work on a new 275kV substation at the International Advanced Manufacturing Park (IAMP) to enable new gigafactories and other businesses to connect directly to the...
View ArticleStagecoach chooses GridBeyond to support its net zero goals
The new partnership will allow Stagecoach to participate in the Capacity Market from October 2024, while looking at several other opportunities to support the grid and its energy transition goals....
View ArticleWhat will it take for more UK fleets to go electric?
Since records began in 2002, a total of 1,001,677 EVs have been registered in the UK. Driving much of this growth are fleet managers, who are among the earliest adopters of the technology. According...
View ArticleThe road ahead for EV charging and the feasibility of new innovations
All in a bid to ease the transition to EVs and encourage more drivers to make the switch. Amidst the excitement surrounding new charging innovations, the question remains: are options like wireless...
View ArticleEU imposes new tariffs on Chinese EVs
The European Commission has imposed temporary tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) from China. An investigation found that Chinese electric cars receive unfair subsidies, threatening EU car makers. The...
View ArticleA new era in electric driving
In a world increasingly conscious of its environmental impact, the rise of electric vehicles (EVs) marks a significant stride towards sustainable transportation. Among the brands leading this...
View ArticleNottinghamshire powers up with new EV infrastructure
Charge point operator, Believ, has partnered with Awsworth Parish Council in Nottinghamshire to install fully funded EV infrastructure in rural communities. Believ has installed a fast charge point...
View ArticleEV leasing plan could pull 500,000 out of poverty
A government-backed electric vehicle (EV) leasing scheme could assist 500,000 low income individuals in the UK. That’s according to a report by the Social Market Foundation (SMF), which suggests the...
View Article6 considerations for a successful electrification journey
Mapping out your electrification journey – whether it’s to power your electric fleet or provide charging facilities for customers, visitors, or staff – is vital to avoid expensive mistakes. Scoping...
View ArticleEnergy supplier offers £1,000 EV charging discount
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a new tariff aimed at helping electric vehicle (EV) owners save on charging costs. The ‘Intelligent Octopus Go – EV Saver’ tariff offers an off-peak rate of 6p...
View Article‘Electric isn’t always the answer’
Both hydrogen and electricity are necessary for net zero. This is what Mats Sköldberg, Head of Technology at Volvo Construction Equipment said in this week’s Net Hero Podcast. ‘Whether you use...
View ArticleLondon leads EV charger rollout
The distribution of electric vehicle (EV) charging devices in the UK is uneven. According to government data, London and Scotland have the highest number of public chargers per 100,000 people, with...
View ArticleEVs drive used car boom
In the second quarter of 2024, the UK used car market grew by 7.2%, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth. Sales of used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) increased by 52.6%, reaching a...
View ArticleNet Hero Podcast – Home EV charging upgraded!
Investing in at-home charging infrastructure can help you save over £1000 a year compared to public charging, said Michael Goulden, Co-Founder of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure...
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