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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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
Tesla takes lead in UK as electrics take one-third share
UK car sales have plummeted but as in Australia, electric vehicle sales are holding up, and the Tesla Model 3 is unsurprisingly taking the lead.
Improved air quality has more people thinking about buying EVs
Increased awareness around the impacts of fossil fuels on air quality has people thinking more about electric vehicles, UK study finds.
Nissan and Uber sign agreement to go green with 2,000 Leafs in London
2,000 all-electric Nissan Leafs will be available for Uber drivers in London as part of new deal inked by the Japanese car maker and rideshare company Uber.
UK energy utility acquires EV charging network Pod Point in shift to electric
EDF acquires electric car charging network provider Pod Point as it seeks to secure a leading position in growing electric mobility market.