bp pulse confirms ultra-fast charging hubs rollout
bp pulse is to expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN). Electrification is at the heart of bp’s convenience and mobility strategy with the company aiming to double the size of the bp pulse network in the […]
Nexus electrifies rental with launch of first single source online EV booking platform
Nexus Vehicle Rental has launched a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use as part of its revamped IRIS V5 rental management system. In addition to the dedicated EV rental dashboard, IRIS users can expect a revised look and feel to the technology. The launch of Nexus’ EV rental platform will […]
‘Range & charge point anxiety’ a prevailing urban myth among fleet drivers
While many company car drivers are genuinely interested in the benefits of driving an electric vehicle, the UK’s charging structure still creates concern for 69 per cent of those motorists polled. The findings, from a survey by Venson Automotive Solutions, come as Nissan reports there are now more EV charging stations (9,199) in the UK […]
Funding for on-street EV charge points doubled
The government is to fund an additional £2.5 million towards the installation of over 1,000 new EV chargepoints, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed. The funding will support the on-street residential chargepoint scheme, launched in 2017, which helps people access charging infrastructure near their homes when they don’t have off-street parking. It will go towards […]
What does the future of electric vehicles look like?
What can we expect from our electric automobiles? Well, the concept of the electric car may have been around for over 100 years, but it’s only now that it is becoming a driving force in the car industry. With so many technological advances, cars are rapidly changing, with fully autonomous cars set to be rolled out […]
EV battery capacity up by 50kWh
Frost & Sullivan research reveals battery capacity has increased by more than 50kWh across all plug-in hybrid/battery electric vehicles (PHEVs/BEVs), while 150+kW batteries now come with fast-charging capabilities. These advances in battery technologies are creating a parallel need for a battery thermal management system (BTMS) to ensure higher mile range, longer life, and superior battery […]
Confusion over laws & regulation impacting EV adoption
Confusion around regulations on electric car adoption is actually preventing environmentally friendly vehicles from taking off in the UK. According to research from YouGov Custom, only 2% of households currently own a hybrid car, with only 1% owning an electric. Laws that will eventually ban diesel and petrol cars are slowly being introduced around the […]