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71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for on-street EV charging. Image: Vauxhall.
August 15, 2023

71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for on-street EV charging

New research released by car manufacturer Vauxhall Motors today (15 August) has indicated that 71.6% of UK councils have no published strategy for residential on-street EV charging.
At the time of reporting, 11 teams will participate. Image: Highland Council.
August 14, 2023

2023 EV Rally of Scotland to begin this week

The 2023 EV Rally of Scotland (EVROS) is scheduled to begin in Glasgow on the 16 August, aiming to showcase EV technologies.
Used EV sales soared by 81.8% YOY in Q2 2023, says SMMT. Image: Chargemaster.
August 11, 2023

Used EV sales soared by 81.8% YOY in Q2 2023, says SMMT

Used EV sales soared in Q2 2023 by 81.8% year-on-year (YOY), research by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed.
Recharge UK calls for EV accessibility standard to be mandatory. Image: FranckinJapan (Pixabay).
August 9, 2023

Transport minister urged to consider RECHARGE UK report recommendations

Groups from the electric vehicle and charge point industry have written to transport minister Jesse Norman, calling for the implementation of RECHARGE UK’s recent report recommendations.
Durham launches pilot scheme to boost EV charging outside homes. Image: Durham County Council.
August 7, 2023

Durham launches pilot scheme to boost EV charging outside homes

Durham in the North East of England, is trialling a pilot scheme aiming to boost electric vehicle (EV) charging for those without driveways.
July confirmed as the ‘best month since 2020’ for EV registrations. Image: Vlad Tchompalov (Unsplash).
August 7, 2023

July confirmed as the ‘best month since 2020’ for EV registrations

New analysis from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has found that July 2023 was the “best month for electric vehicle (EV) registrations since 2020”.
Image: Pixabay.
August 2, 2023

ChargeUK urges Sunak to ‘stand firm’ on ZEV Mandate

ChargeUK has penned a letter to Rishi Sunak urging him to “stand firm” on the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate.
ev.energy raises $33 million to continue North America and EU expansion. Image: ev.energy.
August 2, 2023

ev.energy raises US$33 million to continue North America and EU V2G expansion

ev.energy has raised $33 million in Series B funding to continue its V2G expansion across Europe and North America.
World EV Day 2023: A look back at Current±’s top EV blogs of the year. Image: Getty.
August 1, 2023

EV chargepoint 99% reliability standard to launch this month

Chargepoints will require a 99% reliability standard as rules from the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023 come into effect this month.
Etc. confirmed that around 60,000 street cabinets could be converted to EV charging. Image: BT Group.
August 1, 2023

BT Group to convert UK street cabinets to EV charging units

Telecommunications giant BT Group has unveiled its intention to upgrade its street cabinets for electric vehicle (EV) charging units.

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