Mercedes-Benz Vans, Rightcharge partner for EV fleet expansion
Chargepoint operator (CPO) Rightcharge and auto manufacturer Mercedes-Benz Vans have partnered to increase the deployment of Mercedes-Benz e-Vans in the UK.
Record-breaking February for BEV sales, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has reported that February 2024 had the highest volume of battery electric vehicles (BEV) sales for the month in 20 years.
‘European-first’ solar car park uses carbon-friendly construction
A solar car park (SCP) at Five Rivers Health & Wellbeing Centre, constructed using carbon-friendly material, will be opened by Wiltshire Council alongside a 3ti electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.
EV industry backs FairCharge in open letter calling for charging VAT reduction
An open letter from FairCharge alongside E.ON and Auto Trader has been sent to chancellor of the exchequer Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Spring Budget to advocate for a public charging VAT reduction.
IEA: Wind, solar and EVs help curb CO2 emissions but heat pump growth stutters
The IEA has detailed that a rise in the deployment of solar, wind and EVs has helped soften the increase of CO2 emissions in 2023.
Current± Briefings: Understanding V2G interconnection standards for bi-directional charging stations
In our next Current± Briefings, we sit down with Mike Becker of CSA Group to understand V2G interconnection standards for bi-directional chargers.
Current±’s most read stories of the week: Octopus’s V2G tariff, the Celtic Sea and the UK’s energy ‘crunch point’
Octopus’s V2G tariff, the Celtic Sea and the UK’s energy ‘crunch point’ feature as Current±’s most read stories of the week.
Energy prices increase EV charging costs, says AA EV Recharge report
Automotive service provider, the AA, has released the latest EV Recharge report for January 2024, revealing that the Energy Price Guarantee surge increased electric vehicle (EV) charging costs.
Kaluza launches V2X programme in California
Energy software firm Kaluza has partnered with Wallbox to pilot electric vehicle (EV) vehicle-to-everything (V2X) charging technology.
Octopus partners with AeroVolt to support charging network for planes
Energy supplier Octopus Energy has partnered with aircraft charging network AeroVolt to simplify the charging experience for pilots.