Rapid charging grows public charging devices 36% in 2022
By WhichEV The increase in the rate of consumer movement from petrol/diesel based cars – across the electric vehicles – is now being matched by the increased rate of deployment for fast public chargers. The Government has, over recent years, invested in this expansion of the charging infrastructure – and it would appear that we […]
UK Government makes small investment in the future of hydrogen powered EVs
Seven years from now, it won’t be possible to buy a new petrol or diesel car if you are a consumer. The deadline for ending the same of fossil-fuelled commercial vehicles is 2040 right now, but that could be pulled back in to as early as 2035. While it’s certainly possible to run 26-ton trucks on […]
Three quarters of fleet managers to fully convert to electric before 2030
More than three quarters (78 per cent) of fleet managers aim to convert their entire fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) before the government’s ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars comes into effect in 2030. That’s according to new research by Churchill Expert, Direct Line Group’s flexible fleet insurance specialist. Petrol and diesel […]
Mer charges up Dawsongroup
Dawsongroup is one of the UK’s leading asset management specialists. Its vans division offers a wide range of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) available to hire, lease, or purchase, from 13 locations, nationwide. The company had started investing in Vauxhall Vivaro all-electric vans and needed a charging infrastructure partner to support this process. Dawsongroup needed a […]
WhichEV Awards 2023 – And the winners are…
By James Morris, WhichEV The relentless growth in the EV market has continued in 2022. In September 2021, battery EVs had a 15.2% share of the market. In September 2022, this had risen to 16.9%. The increase is even more pronounced when you look at the Year-to-Date, with a 9.5% share this time last year, […]
Mer: A true partnership approach
When investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, it is important to get it right first time. Making the correct choices in terms of charge point capabilities and their support package will save you a lot of money in the long run. At Mer we take a true partnership approach, meaning that we work with you […]
INDUSTRY SPOTLIGHT: Future proof your fleet with SMS!
With a mission to deliver the future of smart energy, SMS has been at the heart of the UK energy market for over 26 years. Providing a complete energy service, SMS funds, installs, operates and manages carbon reduction assets, including smart meters, EV charge points and battery storage systems, which facilitate a smarter, greener and […]
The WhichEV Review: MG4 EV 2022
By James Morris, WhichEV Despite demand for diesel shrinking at rates close to 50% year on year, while demand for battery electric vehicles grows by close to 60%, one thing has plagued EVs has been ‘affordability at the point of purchase’ Largely, this has been down to battery tech, but the number of manufacturers competing […]
A true partnership approach
When investing in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, it is important to get it right first time. Making the right choices in terms of charge point capabilities and their support package will save you a lot of money in the long run. At Mer we take a true partnership approach, meaning that we work with you […]
4 of the key challenges facing fleet electrification
With less than a decade to go until sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles are banned throughout the UK, now is a critical time for fleet operators working towards their net zero goals to look ahead to their electric future. However, preparing to transition a fleet to EVs comes with plenty of stumbling blocks, […]
