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Solar-powered EV charging hub 'sets example' for fleets to follow.
Dawsongroup’s new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is setting an “example” for the rest of the fleet sector, according to the local MP.
Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, made the comments during a visit to the company's multi-million pound microgrid, which is driving the electrification of its 12,500-strong UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) fleet.
Solar-powered EV charging hub ‘sets example’ for fleets to follow | Charging & infrastructure
15/08/2025
VinFast and Plugsurfing team up to expand EV charging stations across Europe
This collaboration allows VinFast customers to access a network of over 1 million public charging points across 24 countries through the VinFast app, offering a seamless and convenient charging experience throughout Europe, the firm said in a statement.
VinFast, Plugsurfing team up to expand EV charging stations across Europe - TNGlobal
15/08/2025
Ex Tesla team launches UK EV charging company with £60 million funding
The new company is called Hubber and was founded in 2024 by former Tesla executives Harry Fox, Connor Selwood and Hugh Leckie. The team says demand for urban ultra-rapid charging is outstripping supply, particularly among operators of taxis, ride-hailing services, delivery vans, and buses.
Ex-Tesla team launches UK EV charging company with £60m funding - electrive.com
15/08/2025
£3 million for charging infrastructure in North West Scotland
The north-west Scotland EV Infrastructure Fund project has awarded more than £3 million to a group of local authorities to help them collaborate with the private sector and expand public electric vehicle charging provision.
£3 million for charging infrastructure in north-west Scotland | GreenFleet
15/08/2025
Britain's car industry is in crisis due to lack of demand for electric cars, warns boss of Ford
Lisa Brankin, the chairman and managing director of Ford UK, called for the Government to urgently introduce ‘incentives’ such as tax breaks to convince drivers to switch away from petrol and diesel.
27/11/2024
Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging.
With company car and van drivers paying up to 10 times more to charge on the public network than at home, the Government says it wants to improve access to charging.
Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging
13/11/2024
What does the Autumn budget mean for the Electric Vehicle Industry?
The 2024 Autumn Budget outlines a number of measures to support the growth of the electric vehicle sector. This includes a number of incentives for drivers and businesses as well as investments in charging infrastructure.
Autumn Budget 2024 and the EV industry | DriveElectric
31/10/2024
Jersey businesses snap up electric van funding.
The Government of Jersey said businesses could apply for funding towards the purchase of second hand electric vans to help make the switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
Jersey businesses snap up electric van funding scheme - BBC News
4/11/2024
Government inaction on electric car incentives draws criticism amid sales surge.
Despite an increase in sales, there is widespread disappointment over the Chancellor's recent budget which had zero incentives for buyers to adopt zero emission cars.
Government inaction on electric car incentives draws criticism amid sales surge
4/11/2024
Mobile powered EV charging stations for commercial and industrial sites
UK based 3ti Energy Hubs has launched a portable electric vehicle charging station - Papilio 3, for 12 cars that it delivers to commercial and industrial sites where demand exceeds supply.
Mobile PV-powered EV charging stations for commercial, industrial sites – pv magazine International
24/10/2024
Autumn budget critical for fleet decision makers
'Difficult decisions' forecast by the Chancellor earlier this year could impact operating costs and affect demand for electric company cars.
Autumn Budget critical for fleet decision-makers | Autocar
28/10/2024
60 per cent of drivers consider electric car chargers when looking to move house
The views come from a poll which looked at the demand for public charging infrastructure across London.
Millions of motorists to prioritise electric cars amid major boost to chargers
29/10/2024
10 best cheap EVs to buy second hand in 2024
From snazzy Porsche with top-of-the-range spec to affordable Hyundai, there's never been a better time to pick up a second-hand EV.
25/10/2024
How plugging your EV car in at home could super-charge the future
Installing a home charger could be key to the EV revolution - and a cost effective way to help the UK meet its net zero targets.
How plugging your EV car in at home could super-charge the future
18/10/2024
How long do EV batteries last?
There is perhaps no tougher question to answer in motoring right now, and it's closely followed by , 'can EV batteries be replaced?'
How long do EV batteries last? An expert guide | The Independent
24/10/2024
New VRA white paper to bust EV myths
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) released a new white paper designed to bust 10 of the most common myths surrounding used electric vehicles
New VRA white paper to bust EV myths
23/10/2024
EV charging network can deliver half a billion miles of motoring every day
Analysis shows nearly a million charge points installed, with a provision on track for 2030
EV charging network can deliver half a billion miles of motoring every day
23/10/2024
Mercedes Benz opens worlds first EV battery recycling plant
The car manufacturer has opened its own in house facility paving the way toward sustainability and setting the bar high for others to follow suit.
22/10/24
Labour set to reintroduce ban of sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030
Labour's plan to reinsate the 2030 ban of new petrol and diesel cars has received mixed reactions. Some believing that it is too ambitious, while others stating that it is required in order maintain momentum on the net zero transition and create consumer confidence.
Government set to reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars - transportandenergy
22/08/2024
How can the government effectively roll out EV charging infrastructure?
Lilian Greenwood MP joined the a panel from the Institure for Government to discuss how the new government can speed up delivery of EV charging infrastructure. Watch the discussion in the link below:
How can the government effectively roll out EV charging infrastructure? | Institute for Government
22/08/2024
UK Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate stifiling new car market
Government mandate requires 22% of a manufacturer's sales to be zero emission by end of 2024. Prospect of £15K fines per vehicle for non compliance.
Industry calls on Government to relax EV pressure on industry - Motor Trade News
21/09/2024
Raise taxes on petrol and diesel cars to 'reduce EV premium'.
The Resolution Foundation report suggested raising taxes on non EV cars; eliminating arbitrary tax breaks for EVs as they only benefit higher earners; and the need to address the high cost of public EV charging.
Raise taxes on petrol and diesel cars 'to reduce EV premium', government urged
17/10/24
Drivers just need a little nudge to make the EV switch
Vauxhall MD talks about the brand's all-electric strategy; the ZEV mandate; and why encouraging drivers to switch to electric is about more than just making EVs more affordable
Drivers just need a little nudge to make the EV switch, says Vauxhall boss
15/10/2024
2025 Electric Vehicle Car tax explained
New electric vehicle excise duty rates to be introduced in April 2025 to equalise rates with those charged for petrol and diesel, and make motoring tax system fairer.
Electric Car Tax Explained | Parkers
11/10/2024
Carmakers ramp up pressure on Chancellor for EV subsidies
Bosses say cost of complying with zero-emission vehicle mandate is astronomical and unsustainable
04/10/2024
Government must act to stabilise used EV market
EV market faces volatility due to rapidly deprecating assets in used EVs hampering demand for new EVs.
Government must take action on falling used EV values, says BVRLA
16/09/2024
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