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Existing EV charging infrastructure capacity at risk as demand surges

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operators (CPOs) should consider putting plans in place now to achieve higher technical standards and cater for a surge in demand, according to specialists in electrical and digital infrastructure, Legrand UK & Ireland. The call ...

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EV charging services – businesses could be sitting on thousands of pounds of potential revenue

A new online calculator has launched to show businesses how they could create an additional revenue stream through EV charging services. Created by clean energy solutions provider, egg, the calculator shows the potential revenue UK businesses could generate by providing ...

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Businesses charge ahead to switch to an EV future despite regulatory ‘potholes’

Businesses are charging ahead to install on-site electric vehicle (EV) charge points to decarbonise their commercial fleets and offer charging facilities to the wider public, according to new research, but are battling complex regulations, an inaccessible national grid, and unhelpful ...

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Wates Property Services increases EV fleet

Wates Property Services, part of the Wates Group, has added 30 all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans and 30 Transporter vans to its fleet of maintenance vehicles. Wates selected the ID. Buzz Cargo to help reduce its fleet emissions footprint, with an ...

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Mitie reaches 5,000 EV milestone

Mitie has marked a milestone in its decarbonisation journey having welcomed its 5,000 electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet. Two-thirds (66 per cent) of the company’s fleet is now electric, ramping up Mitie’s pursuit of creating a zero-emission fleet by ...

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Nurture Group drives closer to net zero emissions

Nurture Group has marked a sustainability milestone by expanding its commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet with the addition of 10 new Ford E-Transit vans for its Grounds Maintenance division. This move marks a crucial step forward in Nurture’s commitment to ...

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Mitie marks major milestone in Plan Zero journey 

Mitie has welcomed the 4,000th electric vehicle (EV), a Volkswagen ID Buzz, to its fleet. The milestone marks a major step in Mitie’s road to net zero, underscoring its commitment to creating a zero emission fleet. Over the past year ...

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Zest appointed to NHS Framework for EV infrastructure

Zest, one of the UK’s fastest growing Electric Vehicle (EV) charging networks and a certified B Corporation has been named as an approved supplier on the NHS Sustainable Transport and Infrastructure Framework Agreement for electric vehicle charging solutions. Launched in ...

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Kingston Council charges ahead on climate action

Veolia in partnership with Kingston Council is rolling out 27 new electric collection vehicles to provide a cleaner, greener, and quieter service for residents. Commencing this month, the new vehicles will replace current diesel models, with a reduction in nitrogen ...

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Wates accelerates decarbonisation plans

Building and property maintenance company, Wates, has accelerated plans to decarbonise its commercial van fleet with a major investment to replace 45 small diesel, supervisor vans with new electric cars, which will be used across the Group’s UK-wide fit-out, refurbishment and ...

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