UK Government opens ZEV mandate review with four 2030 pathways
The UK Government has formally opened its review of the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, with three lower 2030 sales trajectories among the options now…
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Vontier acquires EKOS as fleet platforms combine fuel and EV management
Vontier has acquired US fleet-management software company EKOS, bringing fuel procurement, fleet assets, site monitoring and EV charging further into one connected operating platform.
Failed US public-charging visits fall to record low, but AC satisfaction declines
The proportion of US public-charging visits where EV drivers arrived but were unable to charge has fallen to the lowest level recorded by JD…
PHEV charging behaviour becomes a policy issue as UK mandate review approaches
Plug-in hybrid charging behaviour is becoming part of the UK vehicle-policy debate, reinforcing a point that is often lost in registration statistics: owning a…
Enphase launches integrated solar, battery and EV-charging platform in Italy
Enphase Energy has expanded its Italian home-energy offer to combine solar generation, battery storage, backup power and EV charging within one system.
Massachusetts V2X pilot adds dcbel Ara as grid rules expose practical bidirectional-charging limits
Massachusetts' state-backed Vehicle-to-Everything demonstration programme is deploying dcbel Ara Home Energy Stations for selected residential participants, moving bidirectional charging from product capability claims into…
UK public charging remains significantly more expensive than home charging
UK public charging prices remain materially above typical domestic electricity costs, with the gap particularly large for drivers relying on rapid and ultra-rapid infrastructure.
Selecting EV Chargers: Part 1 – Maximum Charging Rate
Most EV charger comparisons begin in the same place: price and power rating. Both matter, but neither tells the full story. In a sector…
Wales introduces 100% business-rates relief for eligible EV charging sites until 2036
The Welsh Government has introduced full non-domestic rates relief for eligible EV charging-point parking bays and forecourts, with support intended to run until 31…
UK publishes first projects for £250-a-year transmission-grid benefit scheme
The UK Government has published an initial list of electricity transmission projects expected to qualify for a new community benefit scheme that will provide…
Andersen EV chargers gain access to EDF smart-charging tariff integration
Andersen EV customers can now use EDF's Smart Charging service, linking compatible Andersen home chargers with tariff-based charging controls and a £5 monthly bill…
£58.1 million UK solar-and-battery financing highlights shared-grid architecture
European Energy has secured £58.1 million in construction financing for a hybrid solar and battery project in Cornwall, providing a useful example of the…