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McDonalds to get 100s of EV rapid charge points in UK

Fast food giant McDonalds announces drive-through restaurants in UK will now offer customers 100s of rapid charging points through partnership with rapid EV charger InstaVolt network.

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California accelerates electric truck transition, UK mulls 2032 ban for petrol car sales

Landmark California rule will require all truck sales to be zero emissions by 2045, while UK considers bringing petrol and diesel car ban forward, again.

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EV battery upstart adds industry heavyweight as it readies to build UK gigafactory

Lithium-ion newcomer Britishvolt ramps up plans for large-scale EV battery factory in UK, adding industry heavyweight Isobel Sheldon to its team.

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UK electricity network operator launches vehicle-to-grid trial

UK network operator Western Power Distribution launches 12-month-long vehicle to grid trial for electric vehicle owners across three regions.

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If all cars were electric, UK carbon emissions would drop by 12%

What if all cars switched to electric overnight? We found that if the UK’s cars went entirely electric its total carbon emissions would be cut by almost 12%.

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Stealthy UK police use new Nissan electric vehicles in poacher hunt

UK police department takes advantage of new electric vehicle fleet's silent running to sneakily listen for wildlife poacher's gunshots.

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