Self catering accommodation has become extremely popular in Scotland, particularly as hotel prices have risen although there are still some good deals out there. However, having the flexibility an apartment makes life much easier and less dependant upon meeting times for meals
It isn’t often we’ve said “Wow!” when entering a hotel but to find our ground floor double bedroom suite in a Scottish Highland hotel that exuded comfort and luxury immediately impressed. The Dunalastair Hotel Suites in Kinloch Rannoch deserved accolades and more… there are EV charge points for guests
Australian firm Recharge Industries has bought the defunct battery maker Britishvolt out of administration.
Wyre announces new offer for Partick Thistle season ticket holders!
With the news that troubled electric van startup manufacturer Arrival plans to cut around 50% of its workforce in the UK (800 jobs), and instead planning expansion in the USA, one British firm is calling for home-based EV van manufacturers capitalise on this development and sites the Scottish van market as an ideal opportunity to develop its business.
The Delorian is back!
Global vehicle charging brand CTEK has won the Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Manufacturer of the Year at the UK’s E-Mobility Awards 2023
CampervanCo study of campervan owners reveals key concerns and expectations ahead of the all-electric revolution
12 Scottish companies have been successful in receiving a share of £560,000 to support the decarbonisation of heavy duty vehicles.
Despite a more than 15% increase in the price of public charging, most EV drivers can still save over £400 a year on charging costs and if they (majority – 80%) charge from home the savings can top £550.
myenergi sets out why the coming year will be great for electric vehicles in the UK.
A lot changed for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in 2022 – but really this is just the beginning. EV charging provision across the UK is growing, becoming more sophisticated, and getting better at focusing on the consumer. So what does 2023 have in store for EV drivers new and old?
The brand’s best-seller has been given a makeover and it’s a big step forward – inside and out – says John Challen
Pole to Pole EV expedition invites children around the world to design a flag to take to the magnetic north pole
Ade Thomas, the Founder of Green.TV Media, gives his initial views on the VW AG Buzz Cargo.
Fleet strategic advisor and Technical Director at WSP, Chris Jackson, shares his experience of his Tesla Model 3
Stellantis has announced its partnership with green entech leader Octopus Energy to support electric vehicle drivers across the UK. The partnership supports Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 ambitions of providing clean, safe and affordable mobility for all, and the vision of making EV ownership a seamless customer experience
Wireless charging technology that will charge electric vehicles is now on display at the Arnold Clark Innovation Centre in Glasgow.
Paua is pleased to announce that Motor Fuel Group’s (MFG) EV Power Network is the latest addition to our platform. This partnership allows Paua drivers to access 248 charging devices at 49 high power charging hub locations, adding over 500 more EV connectors to the Paua network.
Lindsay Wallace, founder and CEO of Edinburgh-based EV charging firm FOR:EV, tells Norrie Hunter about the company’s work to assist EV fleets and Scotland’s ambitions for net zero.
Latest UK electric van sales data shows that diesel van sales have plummeted by 39% since November 2021. This data is from New AutoMotive’s Electric Van Count (ECC) – the most up-to-date and comprehensive electric van sales data in the UK.
The new charge points will go live within the next two years under the initial phase of the partnership and will include a combination of ultra-fast (up to 150kW) and rapid (sub-50kW) charge points. A feasibility study will then be carried out to explore rollout at further sites.
The &Charge and Source London pilot will allow EV drivers to review and rate over 300 selected Source London charging points in central London using the &Charge app.
With electric cars making up an ever-increasing proportion of sales, the industry is working flat out to launch new models – here's what's on the way soon
We can barely believe it - we've covered OVER 110,000 miles in our 3 electric vans already! We like to break out the cowculator from time to time and just work out the numbers...
Electric vehicle drivers in the UK are now able to provide vital real time operational information via visual checks and inspections to boost charge point efficiency... AND be rewarded for their efforts - they earn the so called &Charge kilometres!
Vehicle to Load. Is this the latest and greatest in EV innovation?
Mobility fintech Moove has teamed up with Paua to develop what’s claimed to be the first end-to-end EV charging network app solution in the mobility industry.
by Natalie Middleton Fleetworld News Data from EV payment specialist Mina shows that over the last quarter, the average cost of charging in public (including VAT) was 67p per kWh; up by 19%, or 11p, on the previous quarter.
One of the UK’s fastest-growing electric vehicle (EV) car subscription companies Voltric, is partnering with EV charge card provider Paua, offering all drivers access to a hassle-free way to plug in and charge across the UK.
New data released by transport research group New AutoMotive reveales that electric vans market share has doubled compared to October last year.
Niall Riddell, co-founder and CEO of EV fuel card firm Paua, speaks to Norrie Hunter on work to help fleets go electric, including in Scotland.
Even used electric vehicle prices have risen faster and higher than petrol and diesel cars according to Heycar, whose figures for show demand for used vehicles improving across the board.
Car buying site heycar is announcing changes to its leadership team in order to further accelerate its growth in the UK and across Europe.
Storedot, the pioneer of extreme fast charging battery technology for electric vehicles, has stated that mass-produced solid-state batteries are still at least a decade from mass production and that global automotive manufacturers should be considering interim technologies in the medium term, such as semi-solid batteries.
The SMTA held its black-tie dinner on Thursday 27th October at the Hilton Glasgow, we played host to an audience of 330 guests from all sectors of the Scottish motor trade, the event was also attended by fellow trade associations from the rest of the UK, Southern Ireland and Brussels.
Since July 2022, under Government legislation all new domestic EV chargers have had to have smart capability.
Cameron House Hotel on the southern shores of Loch Lomond is one of Scotland’s premier hotels and one which is not only addressing the Green agenda but has progressed with its own policy of meeting the needs of electric vehicle drivers by installing a suitable number of charge points.
People choosing to drive electric vehicles will be able to explore Scotland with greater confidence, as almost 200 charge points are set to be installed near popular tourist routes, VisitScotland has announced.
...courtesy of Greenfleet Zap-Map has teamed up with the JustCharge community network from JustPark to help increase the charging infrastructure for EV drivers.
...courtesy of Nat Middleton Fleetworld Drivers of electric cars to get discounted public charging across the UK and European roads network from next month under a new price plan revealed by independent electric vehicle charging aggregator, Bonnet.
...courtesy of ElectriX A survey of 4,489 electric car drivers has revealed that in light of (or in spite of) rising energy costs, if they had the choice all over again, 83% would still choose to have an electric car. Just 8.5% said that they would not choose to go electric again, whilst 8% were undecided.
Torsten Müller-Ötvös CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars...said of the introduction of the 'Spectre EV'
...courtesy of Nat Middleton Fleetworld The Ford Fiesta is set to be discontinued as early as next year, with Ford bosses expected to announce in the next few days that the production of the popular model will end by mid-2023, due to the rising cost of parts and drivers opting for SUVs.
Scottish Car of the Year 2021, the Skoda Enyaq has a new addition to the family...the new Coupe iV vRS – an electric all wheel drive offered with two different motors (299PS) – the most powerful Skodas available! Range – 310 miles
...courtsey of Zapmap
EVA Scotland talks with one specialist consultant experienced in helping clients make the all important decision to EVs.
Fancy a real 2g experience in the world's fasted EV - read on and watch the video.
The much awaited Polestar 3 EV – the second series production from the Volvo offshoot - has made its official debut.
Liberty Charge, the public charge point operator “dedicated to delivering reliable and accessible charging solutions”, has earned a place on a framework designed to provide an efficient route to market for Scotland’s Electric Vehicle (EV)’s charge point rollout.
Amazon is signing up towards Net Zero by investing over £850m to support work in further electrifying its fleet and transportation networks. The company already has more than 3,000 EVs delivering across Europe. Over £300 million of this investment will be in the UK, expanding the company’s existing EV fleet.
WHAT DOES THE WEATHER DO TO YOUR EV’S RANGE? Winter is most definitely on its way - here Nat Barnes, Editor-in-Chief at evs-unplugged.com highlights possible problem areas and solutions for you and your EV
Connected Kerb has won the ‘Best Consumer Proposition (utility / energy) Award’ for its innovative Agile Streets project which will see 100 electric vehicle chargers installed in streets and car parks across four areas of the UK including East Lothian and Glasgow in a pilot project.
Hotel Hyundai - The world’s first car-powered hotel! A luxury cabin with private restaurant/bar, coffee lounge and cinema, hidden on a countryside farm in Essex. An utterly unique experience on the edge of Epping Forest.
...majority of drivers looking to replace their cars or vans will consider going electric but large numbers are unaware of the cost-saving benefits of EVs and the reduced Benefit-in-Kind tax.
Latest UK electric car sales data shows that 17% of all UK car sales are now fully electric, with electric cars being over 40% cheaper to run per mile compared to petrol and diesel alternatives*.
Proceeds to fund the scaling of its global operations and the introduction of new models. Investors include Polaris, Exor, Hero MotoCorp, long-time backer Invus, and others. – Additional closing anticipated by year end
Channel 5 (Wed 28th Sept, 20.00hrs) Presenter – Journalist Alexis Conran
Connected Kerb, the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure specialist, today announces it has secured an investment of up to £110 million from Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva plc, to support its plans of delivering 190,000 on-street EV chargers by 2030 to revolutionise access to EV charging for the millions of drivers without off-street parking.
Greater and greener off-grid adventures can now be yours with the launch of the Toyota Alphard Pioneer II hybrid - the latest eco-campervan model released today from Scotland-based Campervan Co, the UK's leading eco-campervan conversion specialist.
“So many Fleet Managers want to transfer to electric but are held back by concerns about charging” - Niall Riddell founder and CEO of Paua
IONETIC the UK start-up specialising in electric vehicle (EV) battery pack technology, has launched its state-of-the-art EV battery pack design platform, which can cut the development cost and time for automotive manufacturers bringing a new electric vehicle to market.
A new EV infrastructure business backed by one of the world’s largest green energy investors has launched to support fleet operators with the shift to electric. Dubbed Fleete, it’s the brainchild of Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG) and aims to remove the barriers to commercial EV adoption for bus, truck and LCV operators.
High-speed electric Korean luxury crossover SUV
British electric motorcycle specialist, Maeving - it launched its British-built and designed all-electric RM1 model in June - has secured a £1 million funding package from MEIF Maven Debt Finance.
Electric charging has gone stratospheric. To celebrate 300,000+ compatible chargers on the network, Electric Juice is launching into the Electric Universe on the 24th August 2022!
Scotland’s holiday parks, glamping and campsites are facing some serious issues in the coming months and years, according to a leading expert who says that the country transitions to electric vehicles will impact the hospitality sector unless urgent action is taken.
...courtesy of Fergus Wilson Business Development manager and Electric Vehicle Specialist at Western Maxus
...Courtesy of Transport + Energy
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Latest data from the SMMT shows that whilst battery electric vehicles (BEV) continue to swim against the tide of new car registration decline, their market share stands at 10.9% for July 2022 – the weakest month yet for BEV since the pandemic. Looking on the bright side, overall growth for this year has reached 49.9%, which means that electric cars (and by ‘electric cars’ I mean BEV) account for a 13.9% market share overall.
This giant 'water battery' under the Alps could be a game-changer for renewable energy in Europe
It appears that the majority of van and other commercial vehicle operators just haven’t got the full message about switching to all electric….the latest figures show that just 5% of all new vans sold in July were EVs, whilst diesel, despite soaring fuel costs, still accounted for 93% of new van registrations.
One of Scotland’s 5 star luxury hotels is ahead of the EV revolution… Glenapp Castle in South Ayrshire has installed a series of charging points adding to Scotland’s hospitality sector able to attract and service the growing number of electric vehicle tourists visiting the country.
EV drivers using ferries to the northern isles of Scotland may soon be able to charge their cars onboard ship following regulations announced by the Maritime Coastguard Agency.
Clever hack could see drivers refuel for free by making the most of free public chargers at supermarkets, shopping centres and tourist sites Residents in Scotland, London and the South East benefit from nearly half of the 5,430 free chargers across the UK, while the North East was found to be Britain’s stingiest region when it comes to free charging Electric car drivers without off-street parking are paying up to £1,320 a year to charge - that’s £1,155* more than those with a driveway
...Courtesy of Fleetworld Natalie Middleton
In the first episode of a brand new EVTalk series of film reviews, Battery ElectroChemist, Dr Euan McTurk and Generate Media’s Ric Boullemier put the all electric Honda E to the test.
How will EV drivers be affected by Electricity Price Rises?
Scottish Water continues the electrification of their fleet, Edinburgh Waverley station installs new charge points & Liberty Charge wins place on Scottish EV charging network...
As the UK cools from record temperatures in excess of 40oC, 3ti, the UK’s leading designer, installer, funder and operator of Solar Car Parks (SCPs), has provided a very timely and fitting reminder of the significant power of the sun and how it can be put to more positive effect on the environment.
Designed in the early 1960s by Sir Alec Issigonis, the father of the Austin Mini, the Mini Moke quickly gained cult status in the French Riviera, Australia and the Caribbean. James Bond and Brigitte Bardot were both early converts.
EVs are well past the tipping point towards mass adoption, but time and time again we keep hearing that the National Grid will not be able to cope when we are a nation full of EV owners all plugging in to charge at the same time.
Updated MG5 EV all-electric estate: Pricing and specs revealed... Natalie Middleton of Fleetworld has the latest
It had to come...but not quite yet!
The wait is finally over – Nissan’s C-segment battery electric contender has arrived. John Challen samples the new kid on the block.
Scottish Government’s advice.
...Courtesy of GreenCarGuide By 2030 the UK will have a thriving second-hand market for battery electric cars (BEVs), with almost a third (31%) of annual used car sales being BEVs, according to new analysis and modelling by LV= General Insurance (LV= GI), one of the UK’s largest insurers of electric cars.
Remember these three.. the classic Ford GT40 that dominated the Le Mans 24 Hours race back in the 60s, the Jaguar XK120 and the uniquely lovable Mini Mokes?
It’s being called the “silent menace” and it will lead one of the most revered and historic names in automotive design and comfort into the world of EVs...they may not have been the first off the block but the automotive industry’s most luxurious brand has an EV in the wings….Norrie Hunter reports
...Courtesy of Daily Express Cars
...Courtesy of Nat Barnes, Editor of 'EVs Unplugged' The van-based passenger car market has been an unusually successful one for Citroen with its Berlingo. On paper, the idea of a small van with windows with practicality as its core selling point is hardly the sexiest of transport options
Two EV experts and champions - Shamala Evans-Gadgil, Senior Programme/Project Manager and consultant working on behalf of Coventry City Council, and Claire Miller, Director of Technology & Innovation at Octopus Electric Vehicles – are heading for talks at PEMD 2022 (Power Electronics, Machines and Drives)
Private and public partnerships are proving increasingly key in Scotland’s transition to all-electric transportation, helping to drive expansion of the charging network.
British Gas, the UK’s largest energy and home services company, has partnered with Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s largest networks of rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points, to help transition its vehicles to an all-electric fleet and simplify the charging process for its drivers.
Review by Giles Blair, Editor of The Daily Record Road Record
- an analysis by Octopus Energy EV
A real “ground-breaker” for new home owners and the house building industry.
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https://www.voltagebike.co.ukThe Scottish e-bike company VoltAge has the ambition to bring affordable, comfortable, e-bike travel to support green travel and health. Mike Gardner tells us more.
