During the Mercedes-Benz tech talks at CES 2023, chief technology officer Markus Schäfer announced plans for a branded Mercedes-Benz high-power charging network, which will begin in North America this year, followed by rollout in Europe, China and other main markets. The North American charging network, consisting of over 400 charging hubs with more than 2,500
Sunderland Plant’s Christmas decorations are powered entirely by vehicle’s vehicle-to-grid technology Nissan is marking its electric milestone in lights, as it celebrates the 250,000th Leaf electric car rolling off its production line with a dazzling festive display. The motor manufacturer is using electric vehicle technology as the sole power supply for its Christmas decorations at
You’ve heard about how electric cars have things like flat floors, so-called ‘frunks’ for additional storage, and how the removal of engines, transmissions and drivelines allow automakers to experiment with more unconventional designs. It’s all good stuff, but the really life-changing features of EVs will come from how we use the battery. Features like vehicle-to-load –
There’s no doubt that electric vehicles can be beneficial for the environment. In fact, one electric car can save up to 1.5 million grams of C02 every year. We all know EVs are good for the planet, but are they economically viable? The true cost of electric charging is the question on everyone’s mind, but the
A network of 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging points has been completed in Oxfordshire. The hubs in 20 car parks which allow people to park and charge their vehicle can also be booked overnight to aid residents without off-street parking. The £5.4m scheme to install the chargers county-wide started in May – they have been
Electricity prices have soared, but it’s still cheaper to recharge an EV than to refuel at the pump Even if electric cars still cost more to buy than petrol cars, battery-electric vehicles have long been cheaper overall to own and run. This is largely because recharging has typically cost much less than refuelling, so owning
Fastned and Motor Fuel Group (MFG) EV Power have been announced as the joint highest ranked EV charging networks in the UK, according to a Zap-Map survey. The chargepoint mapping service conducted a survey in which 4,300 EV drivers specified which charging network they believe is the best. This has been released as part of
Along with the environmental benefits, one of the main advantages of owning an electric vehicle (EV) is their relatively low running costs. Charging a battery is much more affordable than filling a tank, and EVs are often more reliable than petrol and diesel cars since they have fewer moving parts that can fail. However, a
There are all manner of terms and acronyms in the EV segment – we’re explaining the ones to keep in mind. If you’re in the market for an electric car, you may have already encountered the sometimes bewildering number of terms and acronyms that are strewn across the segment. Knowing what they all mean –
GRIDSERVE has installed the UK’s “fastest EV charger” at the Braintree Electric Forecourt to optimise charging technologies. The ABB Terra 360kW charger is capable of adding 100 miles of range in less than five minutes, the company said, dramatically increasing charging times whilst on the go around the UK. The public charger is equipped with
