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The UK is predicted to see a 13% increase in new EV registration in 2023 despite dropping to a 30-year low in 2022, new research has said.

UK Power Networks (UKPN) has announced the launch of the “nation’s first” independent Distribution System Operator (DSO).

The Transport stage at this year’s Innovation Zero held talks throughout the two days of the event (24 to 25 May) with industry leaders and experts discussing the road to decarbonising the UK’s transport.

Current± sat down with independent energy and mobility consultant and former director of technology and innovation at Octopus Electric Vehicles, Claire Miller, to discuss how renewable technology integration can unlock a smarter energy system.

Osprey Charging has opened the “South West’s largest EV charging hub” consisting of 16 ultra-rapid chargepoints.

Current± summarises the top electric vehicle (EV) stories from this week and last below - from charging app launches to Octopus expanding its EV charging offerings.

ScottishPower Energy Networks has announced the competition of its £15 million investment project in Glasgow, installing a “state-of-the-art” substation at the First Bus Caledonia Depot.

Newly released data from Zapmap reveals that the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers reached ‘unprecedented’ levels in March and April 2023. 

A new study by the RAC has revealed that the UK is “not on track” to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at every motorway service in England by the end of 2023.

Motorway service operator Moto and sustainable energy company GRIDSERVE have gone live with 48 ultra rapid EV charging points this year.