According to new plans, Watford Gap services is going to make way for a modern stopover , including an EV charging hub for up to 150 EV’s.
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Delayed Petrol Ban Unlikely To Effect EV Rollout
The British government’s decision to delay the ban on the sale of new fossil fuel cars is unlikely to alter the trajectory of electric vehicle adoption.
Vauxhall plan entry-level EV for £22,000.
To encourage the take-up of EV’s, Vauxhall is planning to introduce one of the most affordable compact electric cars available, with a target price of just £22,000.
New Regulations Improve EV Charging
EV drivers will benefit from easier and more reliable public charging due to new regulations passed on October 23rd..
£600M UK investment for Mini EV
BMW has announced investment plans of £600 million in the production of two electric vehicles at its UK Mini factory in Oxford.
Birmingham’s New EV GigaHubTM
The EV Network and BP Pulse have announced the largest public EV charging point in the UK
Nissan Commits To EVs Only By 2030
Nissan has vowed to press ahead with its ambition to sell solely electric vehicles in Europe by 2030
Trial of Smart Street Lamps To Improve EV Charging
The new Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme (SIPP) developed by the UK government has allocated £1.3 million to six regions across the nation to support the testing of “smart street lamps”, which will be upgraded to provide EV charging hubs and free public WiFi technology via 5G.
EV sales up 70% in August
Sales of plug-in electric vehicles are growing at a rate that is substantially higher than that of the general market, allowing EVs to noticeably increase their market share.
The New Hyundai Kona Electric
With a remarkable (WLTP) driving range of 319 miles, Hyundai has added a new all-electric Kona to their lineup.
ULEZ – What has changed?
The London Mayor, Sadiq Khan has declared his continued commitment to go forward with the citywide ULEZ plans despite strong oppsition. The goal is to address the city’s escalating climate crisis and “bring clean air to 5 million more people.”
Tesla launches V4 Supercharger
Tesla has launched the first V4 Supercharger in Tottenham, London. The V4 rapid charger is designed to be used by all EV’s that have a CCS socket.