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Edinburgh installs ultra-rapid charging at Ocean Terminal

Edinburgh installs ultra-rapid charging at Ocean Terminal

Electric vehicles01 May 2025

Source, backed by SSE and TotalEnergies, has unveiled the 12-bay hub, which is the first of more than 300 sites it plans to deliver over the next five years.

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

Edinburgh expands electric charging for car club members

Electric vehicles13 May 2024

The car club chargers and electric vehicles provide opportunities for residents to try out and use electric vehicles without needing to own their own vehicle.

Edinburgh plans to boost electric charging across the city

Edinburgh plans to boost electric charging across the city

Electric vehicles07 Mar 2023

As part of the plan, it is seeking to unlock access to funding as well as work with a commercial charge point operating partner with whom it will share profits.

Edinburgh begins roll-out of on-street EV charging

Edinburgh begins roll-out of on-street EV charging

Electric vehicles18 Mar 2022

Switched on Towns and Cities funding aims to transform Edinburgh’s provision of charge points at key park and ride sites and through 72 new on-street charging bays across the city.

UK's first accredited mobility hub launches in London

UK's first accredited mobility hub launches in London

News21 Jun 2021

The mobility hub in South Woodford, London Borough of Redbridge, reclaims an on-street car parking space with a design aimed at connecting the area and helping the environment.

Scottish island to use 5G digital twin in its efforts to become carbon neutral

Scottish island to use 5G digital twin in its efforts to become carbon neutral

News29 Apr 2020

The project will involve developing a demonstrator that will create a virtual 3D environment that models Orkney and the different components in its energy system from electric vehicles to generators and turbines.

Edinburgh sets out bold vision for 2030 mobility

Edinburgh sets out bold vision for 2030 mobility

News13 Jan 2020

The 10-year draft plan aims to respond to the city’s evolving demands as well as reinforce the Council’s ambition of making the Scottish capital carbon-neutral by 2030.

Smart energy: Faraday Grid launches in the US

Smart energy: Faraday Grid launches in the US

News29 Mar 2019

Faraday Grid is launching in the United States, saying it offers “the ultimate smart grid”.

Electric taxis on sale in Edinburgh

News08 Aug 2018

The Union Motor Company is bringing the advanced LEVC TX electric vehicle to the Scottish capital to help cab drivers cut emissions and save money

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News01 Aug 2018

UK firm Powervault’s smart battery allows home owners in London to earn revenue by supporting the National Grid

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Urban Exchange Podcast Episode 32 – Flood and energy resilience in Quezon City

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