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UK must double rate of EV charge point installation for 2030 target: New analysis from Cornwall Insight shows the UK needs to more than double the rate at which it is rolling out publicly accessible charge-points for electric vehicles (EVs) if it is to meet its target of installing 300,000 by the end of the decade. Data analysed for Cornwall Insight's Electric Vehicle Country Attractiveness ( #batteryelectricvehicle #CornwallInsight #cornwallinsights #decarbonisation #Electricvehicles #evchargepoints #EVcharginginfrastructure #EVCAIndex #EVs #RapidChargingFund #transportation #UKGovernment #vehicles

2/3 of fleet vehicles run by companies are ready to go electric this year. In a time where it feels all doom and gloom for the EV industry in the news, this refreshing press release from GEOTAB outlines the UK's readiness to 'double down' on EV adoption. In a 7-year period this can: Save roughly £13,279 per vehicle Prevent the use of 2.2 billion gallons of fuel* Avoid approximately 19 million metric tons of CO2 emissions* *1.3million vehicles

Electric trucks will likely become commonplace, so there’s never been a better time to start thinking about adding them to your fleet. Here’s what you need to know about electric trucks. https://bit.ly/3SpPIe2 #ElectricCars #ElectricTrucks #ElectricvsGas #ElectricVehicles

Putting the Volvo FM Electric to the Test 🚒 The NSW Rural Fire Service (RFS) recently took the Volvo FM Electric on a 550km journey to test how low-emissions vehicles can fit into their future fleet. Towing a water tanker, the RFS team put the electric prime mover through its paces - averaging 88.7 km/h with an impressive energy consumption of 1.24 kWh/km. This trial is an important step toward understanding how battery electric trucks can help emergency services reduce emissions while maintaining operational performance. With just 120 minutes of charging time along the route, the RFS team noted that anyone familiar with Volvo trucks could easily transition to the electric version. As Cameron Bettany, VP of Governmental Sales, puts it: “Fire and emergency services are at the frontline of climate change, and reducing emissions is critical - not just for the planet, but for the health and safety of first responders.” Volvo is proud to be at the forefront of sustainable solutions for emergency services! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gKstSU27 #VolvoFM #electromobility #sustainability #NSWRFS #Volvo #Volvotrucks #electrictrucks #drivingchange

Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) only account for 6% of the mileage on UK roads - yet they contribute 19% of transport emissions. To meet the UK’s climate change ambitions of a net zero economy by 2050, we must decarbonise the transportation sector. Adopting zero-emission HGVs is central to this. We are deploying our data and digital expertise in the GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway programme to uncover and address the barriers to HGV electrification. Our analysis will provide the evidence and business case to enable commercial fleets to transition to zero carbon. Read the first report here: https://lnkd.in/eHcJUkbu #ElectricFreightway #eHGV #decarbonisation #fleets #haulage

When it comes to airport #GSE #electrification, the relatively fixed driving range means long endurance isn't a top priority. However, the unique operational demands of airport GSE require exceptionally high standards for battery safety, charging reliability, cycle life, and performance in extreme temperatures. LFP batteries, with their proven safety and reliability from years of use in electric buses, stand out as the ideal choice for powering GSE. Our lithium battery systems for airport GSE feature advanced electronic control and BDU management, offering compatibility with both high-voltage and low-voltage charging. This enables "series charging and parallel discharging" for enhanced efficiency. We have successfully supplied these systems for airport tow tractors and belt loaders, delivering reliable performance specifically designed to meet the demands of ground support equipment. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gBPHxTTK Business inquiry: contact@brogenevsolution.com #groundsupportequipment #sustainableairports #aviationinnovation #electrification #electrify #emobility #aviation #EV #battery #LFP #batteries

Last year was a great one for Metroline's zero emission ambitions - find out about the progress we made with our electric vehicles in 2023: https://lnkd.in/eBgqCM7U #metroline #electricbus #ev #zeroemission #hydrogenbus #londonbus #buses #london #londonbuses #zeroemissions #zeroemissionvehicles #electricbuses

At the end of May 2024, there were 62,536 electric vehicle charging points across the UK, across 32,992 charging locations 📈 ⚡ #Evyve #EVNetwork #EV #SustainableCharging #EVCharging #ElectricVehicle #ElectricCharging #EVChargers #Sustainability

It is estimated that 34,000 diesel buses will need to be converted or replaced by 2035. NewPower UK can cater to this predicted demand with a programme that will retrofit diesel bus fleets at their mid-life point. We can take buses that are five to nine years old and decarbonise them in just three weeks, giving them an extra 10 years of life. Conversion can take as little as three weeks and have space for teams to work on six buses at any one time, offering the potential to decarbonise 500 buses a year. #NewPower #Wrightbus #DrivingAGreenerFuture #Repower #Decarbonisation #PublicTransport #Bicester #RepoweringBuses

Heavy-duty trucks were once considered difficult to electrify. Not anymore. Advancements in battery tech and a high-power charging protocol known as the Megawatt Charging System (MCS) is fuelling the growth of electric heavy-duty trucks in Europe and elsewhere. The MCS is designed for an output of 1,250V and 3,000A. Which corresponds to a charging capacity of up to 3.75MW. By comparison, today’s charging stations with the Combined Charging System (CCS) standard, used by cars and commercial vehicles, offer a maximum charging capacity of 400kW at 500A. For truck drivers, the EU mandates a 45-min break every 4.5 hours, while the US requires a 30-min break after 8 hours. To match the operational efficiency of diesel trucks, electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks must be able to adequately charge during these breaks, which MCS offers. MCS is still being developed, but its potential is undeniable. It will be an ideal choice for electric long-haul trucking and other time-sensitive high-power applications. #ElectricVehicles #MegawattChargingSystem #MCS #ElectricHeavyDutyTrucks #SustainableMobility #ClimateAction