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Evolt Charging’s Dynamic Load Management system accelerates ultra-rapid EV charging for Osprey at Stratford International charging hub 

Osprey Charging is the first UK Charge Point Operator (CPO) to feature innovative Dynamic Load Management (DLM) technology from Evolt Charging, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging business, at its Stratford International hub, to maximise charging speeds without the need for additional energy capacity.   

Originally opened in 2021 with six Raption 50kW chargers

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Believ acquires SMS Public EV Charging in a new strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles

Combining energy infrastructure and EV charging experience for a better, faster infrastructure rollout

Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has entered a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure business Smart Metering Systems (SMS plc) by acquiring SMS’ Public EV Charging Business to further accelerate the deployment of publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, encourage the

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Believ and Waltham Forest lead the charge for accessible charge point infrastructure 

Two London boroughs will pilot charge points specifically designed for disabled residents

Charge point operator (CPO) Believ and Waltham Forest Council are joining forces to bring more accessible electric vehicle (EV) charge points to hundreds of residents, including disabled people, across East London. 

The East London Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funded pilot,

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The Electric Vehicle Marketing Is Growing – Local Authorities Can Help It Grow Further

As the climate crisis continues to highlight the necessity of changing the way we live, work, travel and behave, the UK is on a journey towards creating and sustaining a low-carbon, low-emission transportation system. The move away from petrol and diesel vehicles and towards electric vehicles (EVs) is a fundamental transition for enabling this system.

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Electrifying The UK’s Transportation System – Public Sector Bodies Are Key To The EV Transition

As the UK moves towards the 2030 ban on the sale of new cars and vans, local authorities will play a key role in propelling the electric mobility transition and encouraging drivers to go electric.

With a target of at least 300,000 public charge points by 2023, the UK is advancing its electric transportation system

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Thatcham Research ‘EV Safe’ training to prepare public sector for electric vehicles

Thatcham Research has launched its cutting-edge EV Safe training to help the public sector prepare for the unique safety challenges presented by electric vehicles (EVs).

EV Safe is a comprehensive training program designed to ensure the safety of key workers who interact with High Voltage (HV) vehicles as the volume of EVs on the road

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How leasing can support local authorities’ push for a greener future

Caroline Davis

By Caroline Davis, Head of Public Sector Leasing at Triple Point

We know the green transition must involve local authorities if the UK is to meet its net zero commitments. That 78% of local authorities in England declared a climate emergency, and many local authorities have already made their own commitments

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SWARCO Smart Charging and Connected Energy partner to accelerate the roll out of EV charging

Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider, SWARCO Smart Charging, and Connected Energy, a leading supplier of second life battery energy storage systems (BESS), have teamed up to help accelerate the roll out of EV charging across the UK and offer a decarbonised solution.

This collaboration aims to overcome two of the biggest barriers to the wider

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NEW GOUPIL G4 CAGE TIPPER HELPS DUNSTABLE TOWN COUNCIL RANGERS IN THEIR ROLES

Goupil G4 Cage Tipper

A new Goupil G4 cage tipper from electric vehicle specialist Bradshaw has helped improve the working lives of Dunstable Town Council’s rangers.

The vehicle was acquired through Grounds Operations Manager Dmitriz Sopiaz who had been aware of its benefits through a previous role.

“I’d had experience of the G4,

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Solarcycle Installs the UK’s First Off-Grid Solar E-bike Charge Points at Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Trust

Ashford and St Peter’s Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the first in the UK to install solar e-bike charging stations at its two hospital sites. Solarcycle is the first company to offer an off-grid, solar ‘in a box’ EV charging solution designed to provide green, renewable energy for the charging of e-bikes and e-scooters.

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MARSTON HOLDINGS PARTNERS WITH MICHELIN CONNECTED FLEET TO IMPROVE FLEET OPERATIONS AND BECOME MORE SUSTAINABLE

MICHELIN Connected Fleet helps Marston Holdings to unlock 13.4% fuel efficiency improvements and cut engine idling by 14% Data from the on-board telematics system helps company maximise efficiency savings across its 1,400-strong car, van & truck fleet

Marston Holdings is reaping the benefits of MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s smart data and personalised performance analysis, pointing

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SMS launches new EV chargepoint infrastructure solution to get Britain moving

The energy infrastructure expert aims to bring greater flexibility of choice to organisations entering the EV charging market through its advocacy of the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP)

Fully-funded and part-funded service options will help

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Helping Local Authorities Establish A Business Case For EV Chargepoint Installation

Just like every other part of government, local authorities are currently trying to figure out how to help the UK reach its 2050 carbon net zero aspirations. One way of doing this is to encourage more people into electric vehicles (EVs) – but this requires a significant increase in the number of public chargepoints, whether

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Fuelling the Future of Electric Vehicles

Julian Boneham

By Julian Boneham, Technology Practice Director – Data, at Node4

Following the biggest year of UK electric vehicle (EV) consumer market sales and the COP26 climate conference, 2022 is set to be a defining year for EVs.

Backed by the UK government’s ambitious emission-free measures, and a £1,500 plug-in-car grant for

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Car Benefits Schemes increasingly seen as more than just a perk by public sector employers

In today’s climate of competition among employers to attract and retain workforce talent, they are having to think beyond the traditional mainstays of salary and pensions to ensure they stay competitive and attractive for employees.

As salary sacrifice car benefits schemes offer staff access to new, safe, environmentally friendly and above all, affordable vehicles, they

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BRADSHAW TO SHOWCASES INNOVATIVE VEHICLE SOLUTIONS AT ITT HUB 2022

Goupil Utility Vehicles to take centre stage on Bradshaw stand

The UK’s leading manufacturer of industrial electric vehicles, Bradshaw, is set to exhibit its range of Goupil utility vehicles at one of the industry’s leading trade shows, ITT Hub on Stand No: A332

The two-day show, which takes place on the 11th/12th May at the

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APT SKIDATA Launches ‘Parking-as-a-Service’ to Provide Premium Parking Performance with Affordability

APT SKIDATA, the parking solutions business, is launching a new parking solution which gives public sector bodies and private sector organisations a new way of delivering a hassle-free parking experience with high quality, reliable technology but on a monthly subscription.

APT SKIDATA’s ‘Parking-as-a-Service’ solution is a combination of technology and service, where APT SKIDATA takes

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SWARCO Smart Charging Named as GreenFleet’s Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year

SWARCO Smart Charging has been hailed as the Charging & Re-fuelling Infrastructure Provider of the Year at the prestigious GreenFleet Awards.

The ceremony, which was held on 1 December 2021 at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, celebrates environmental excellence in the fleet and transport sector, recognising innovation and progress from fleets themselves, as well

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LIBERTY CHARGE SEEKS TO ADDRESS ON-STREET CHARGING DEFICIT WITH FULLY-FUNDED SOLUTION

Liberty Charge – new charge point operator

Liberty Charge chose the public sector and local government event, Solace Summit, to launch as a Charge Point Operator (CPO), committed to tackling the chronic under-supply of easily accessible on-street charging in the UK.

With 40% of the UK’s urban residents having no access to off-street

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Vicki Gets Set to Energise Local Network Growth Plans

Vicki Dunn

Energy Assets Networks & Pipelines, a leader in final mile gas and electricity network adoption, ownership and management, has appointed a new Business Development Manager covering the north of England and Scotland.

Vicki Dunn, from Tadcaster near York, joins EAN/P with strong industry experience, having previously worked for companies involved in

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