UK lays new electricity-network growth guidance for Ofgem
The UK government has laid draft statutory guidance to the Gas and Electricity Markets Authority, Ofgem's governing body, intended to give greater weight to…
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UK rapid-charging tariff spread reaches roughly 39p-93p/kWh
UK rapid and ultra-rapid public charging prices now span roughly 39p/kWh to 93p/kWh across selected tariffs in Chargenet's 11 September comparison, illustrating how difficult…
240 MW Chessington battery project clears EIA screening stage
Kingston Council has determined that a proposed 240 MW battery energy storage project at Chessington does not require a full Environmental Impact Assessment at…
Pod offers EVA England members home charger subscription
Pod has become EVA England's first home-charging partner, offering members a choice between a discounted charger purchase and a subscription-based home charging package.
Construction starts on Sheffield commercial fleet charging hub
Construction has started at Smithywood Business Park in Sheffield on the first site in Aegis Energy's planned network of commercial-vehicle energy hubs.
Jolt Capital and Tesi acquire VEV from Vitol
Commercial fleet-electrification company VEV has moved into new ownership, with Jolt Capital and Finnish state-owned investor Tesi acquiring the business from Vitol alongside VEV…
More than 90% of UK councils have public charging, but on-street gap remains
More than 90% of UK councils have at least one public EV charger within their area, but only 39% report on-street charging provision, according…
5.5 km grid connection works begin for Longannet battery project
SP Energy Networks is due to begin around 5.5 km of underground cabling works to connect a new battery energy storage site at Longannet…
MAN eTGX demonstrates MCS charging in first UK haulier trial
John G Russell (Transport) has demonstrated Megawatt Charging System charging at its Coatbridge railhead depot near Glasgow using a series-production MAN eTGX tractor. MAN…
SP Energy Networks expands battery-buffered fleet charging to three sites
SP Energy Networks has expanded TUAL's PowerUp battery-buffered DC charging system across three operational sites following an initial trial at Middlewich in Cheshire.
First Bus expands smart charging from 34 to 172 outlets at Glasgow depot
First Bus has expanded Optimo Energy's charging-management system from 34 to all 172 charging outlets at its Caledonia depot in Glasgow following an initial…
Lidl cuts rapid-charging price and invests £10m in 100 more chargers
Lidl GB has reduced its rapid-charging tariff for Lidl Plus users from 62p/kWh to 59p/kWh while committing another £10 million to expand its owned…