Hubsta Magazine Autumn 2019

MAGAZINE Autumn 2019 Issue

ELECTRIC VEHICLES > FLEET > CHARGING > BUSINESS > INNOVATION

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

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ELMTRONICS PARTNER WITH MILK & MORE

WHAT EVs ARE COMING IN 2020

NEW EV PARTNERSHIP PENTAGON MOTOR GROUP

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Contents

Image - Elmtronics HQ

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EDITOR’S LETTER

ELMTRONICS PARTNER WITH MILK & MORE

EV INDUSTRY HAS EVOLVED IN 2019

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WHAT EVs TO EXPECT IN 2020?

EV MARKET & STATISTICS

FASTNED OPENS FIRST UK STATION

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MANCHESTERS MOST ICONIC BUILDING GOES ELECTRIC

AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON SMITH - HEAD OF FLEET - LOOKERS PLC

NEW EV PARTNERSHIP WITH PENTAGON MOTORS

03 Guest Editor Dan Martin CEO Elmtronics

IS 2020 A GAME CHANGER YEAR FOR EV’S? Are you ready?

Are we ready from an infrastructure point of view?

Apart from the fact that as almost all of us have been told since childhood that the oil is running out and the fact that, we now know just how much damage has been done to our air quality and lungs by conventional, internal combustion-engine cars, we simply now have to switch to electric power to try and help prevent or at least soften the looming catastrophe of runaway climate change.

Are we ready, as consumers, make that giant leap?

Fundamentally there is a surge of electric vehicles coming to the automotive industry. Some brands are embracing the EV switch faster than others and there is a battle not to be last.

There’s no question that we have to be at some point.

This year alone Volkswagen have emerged and have cemented a huge commitment to going electric. Their latest move, with the ID range sets a president and is in my view a real game changer in the automotive sector.

Their new ID3 is a purpose built EV that looks cool and very much appeals to the younger driver. I’m even more excited about the electric camper van, for years we’ve seen various concepts, and this looks likely to become reality On the commercial vehicle front we see a huge demand to go all electric and with Amazons commitment to order 100,000 electric vans the march towards electrification is picking up speed. With all these exciting new vehicles arriving on our-shores the demand for smart infrastructure to support them is going to rise… Are you ready?

Viva Electric!

We hope you enjoy the magazine and the topics we have covered, if you would like to feature in this magazine or have any suggestions we would love to hear from you. Email us at info@hubsta.co.uk

THE BRITISH MILKMAN IS SWITCHING BACK TO ELECTRIC

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MILK & MORE PARTNERS WITH ELMTRONICS AS ENTIRE FLEET SWITCHES TO EVS The country’s largest grocery and milk doorstep delivery service, Milk & More, is rolling out 159 new environmentally friendly electric vehicles (EVs) from June to October 2019.

The new electric vehicles will take its fleet to just over 500, making it the largest electric fleet in the country.

Milk & More has partnered up with an independent supplier and installer of EV charging equipment, Elmtronics, who is supplying 80 Dual Smart Charging stations for the electric delivery vans whilst also

commissioning each site.

Elmtronics has guided Milk & More through the switch providing education and support enabling the team to make an informed

07 decision on the type of chargers for the all-electric LDV EV80 vehicles. The Alfen Eve Dual Smart Chargers were selected as the best solution to fulfil the needs of the business.

With the ever-increasing popularity of EVs, Milk & More has taken the vital steps to ensure each of its sites are ready for the future as the infrastructure installed can be increased over time to occupy more vehicles.

The new LDV EV80 electric vans, which are powered by rechargeable batteries and have a range of up to 120 miles, represent the latest step in the business’ wider commitment to reducing its environmental footprint.

Milk & More’s electric fleet will travel over 14 million miles a year, saving 3.4 million litres of diesel annually. Noise reduction is also a key customer benefit, which is important due to many of its milkmen and milkwomen delivering to customers’ homes by 7am.

Marc Ling, development manager at Milk & More, said: “We chose to work with Elmtronics as from the initial discussions there was a clear understanding from Elmtronics of the direction of the Milk & More business and our fleet strategy in terms of the large electric vehicle projects we are undertaking.

“Our Partnership is built on strong communication and a collaborative approach across all aspects with a very good face to face relationship with excellent support and advice throughout the process.”

Dan Martin, CEO at Elmtronics, commented: “Working with Milk & More is such an exciting project for us. They are absolutely committed to reducing emissions where they can, and the electric fleet suits the needs of the customers and the business perfectly.

“The Dual Smart Charging Stations we have installed are 7kW Dual Eve units and the charging stations will all be connected to the Hubsta Network – an intelligent network that connects to over 55,000 charge points worldwide.”

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ELECTRIC VEHICLE & CAR CHARGING MISCONCEPTIONS: What is an electric vehicle?

Can you take an EV through a car wash?

A battery electric vehicle, pure electric vehicle, only-electric vehicle or all-electric vehicle is a type of electric vehicle that uses chemical energy stored in rechargeable battery packs. BEVs use electric motors and motor controllers instead of internal combustion engines for propulsion.

This is a surprisingly common worry. Fear not it is perfectly safe, thanks to the ‘soak test’ which manufacturers put every type of car they make through. This replicates the heaviest rain and flooding conditions, to ensure the car is fully watertight.

What is a plug-in-Hybrid electric vehicle?

Can you drive electric cars in snow?

A plug-in hybrid electric vehicle is a hybrid electric vehicle whose battery can be recharged by plugging it into an external source of electric power, as well as by its on-board engine and generator.

Driving an electric vehicle in the snow is no different, if not better than a combustion engine car. Other electric drivers have said that they placed the car in eco mode so that they could drive slow and smooth and stops spinning of the wheels. Electric vehicle drivers also said that with snow tires, they could see no difference to combustion engine cars.

It is different to drive an electric vehicle?

Driving a vehicle that requires electric car charging certainly feels different the first-time round. Most notably an electric car is almost silent (except for wind and road noise). Apart from that electric vehicles are like most automatic petrol or diesel equivalents. One noticeable difference is that the torque (driving force) is much higher than conventional vehicles at lower speed, which means electric vehicles can accelerate fast from standstill.

Do electric vehicles have good battery range?

A Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus requires charging every 210 miles meaning you can travel from Manchester to London without needing a charge. The battery capacity on the new Model 3 is 55kW and can be charged at 11kW on AC Charger and 175kW on DC Supercharger which is brilliant as this means the car it can be charged in less than 26 minutes... Clearly the range of all electric vehicles is down the driving style, those with a heavy right foot maybe visiting a station more regularly.

Aren’t EVs just a fad?

The shift to EVs is a fundamental step change, not just a fad. We cannot predict the future, so we cannot definitively say that other technologies (such as hydrogen fuel cells) won’t make a major breakthrough and overtake EVs. But on current market trends this looks unlikely The coming driver-less cars has the potential to transform our transport system – but they still need energy to work! In our view, that energy should be electricity.

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THE BENEFIT OF SMART HOME CAR CHARGING STATIONS In December last year, it was announced that all domestic electric vehicle (EV) home chargers must be replaced with smart EV chargers from July 2019 onwards.

This also includes using smart technology, such as remote charging and demand response capabilities. The change to smart EV chargers was put into place so that data can be remotely accessed, whilst allowing to track energy price fluctuations.

What is a Smart EV Charger?

A smart EV charger uses technology that gives you more control over the energy you are using. Smart car charging stations have their own software that connects directly to Wi-Fi and has full control over the car’s charging rate aligning with signals from the grid. Preventing the car from charging at peak times.

What are the Benefits of Smart Electric Car Home Charging Stations?

In short, smart home car charging stations are cost-effective and are a great step in the right direction towards sustaining our planet. We want to raise awareness of smart EV charging stations and their array of benefits to both you and the planet.

Smarter Charging Times With a smart EV home car charging station, you can charge your electric vehicle at smarter times, such as when the electricity costs are lower. For example, the cost of using your smart EV charger at night is cheaper due to the deficiency in people using electricity. Before you go to sleep, you can set your smart electric car charger to automatically start charging during the night at your allocated time. Therefore, using a smart electric car home charging station at night minimises the cost of charging to power networks and reduces your energy bills.

Eligible for the Home Car Charging Grant The good news is that smart EV chargers are still eligible for the maximum grant level within the home charging scheme; it will be maintained at its current level of ÂŁ500. If you are an owner of either a hybrid and full electric vehicle and have a smart EV charging station with off-street parking, you are eligible to receive the grant.

Reduces Carbon Emissions One of the biggest advantages of making the switch from petrol/diesel to using an electric car home charging station is that it has huge positive impact on our planet. Installing a smart car charging station means you are contributing towards the reduction of carbon emissions, thus creating a cleaner and more sustainable planet.

Learn more about smart EV chargers and browse our range of home car charging stations on our website.

For more information, contact our professional and friendly team today at 0191 417 3719 or email us at homecharge@elmtronics.co.uk.

Give us a call today and let us help you make the switch to electric!

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How the electric vehicle industry has evolved in 2019?

The electric vehicle industry has been around longer than most of us think, but it’s still a concept that a lot of people are unsure of. As an electric vehicle charging company, we want to raise awareness of electric vehicles. Who knows, it might inspire you to keep researching and eventually make the switch to electric!

A Brief History of Electric Cars Electric vehicles actually came into play during the late 1800’s, when English inventor Thomas Parker created the first electric vehicle. The first electric vehicles looked similar to a horse-drawn carriage, however operated an electric motor. This sparked a huge interest in electric vehicles across the globe, as they were easier to operate compared to petrol vehicles during that time period.

However, the electric vehicle industry experienced quite a steep decline during the introduction of huge road expansions in the early 1900’s. Consequently, people wanted to travel longer distances at faster speeds, which electric vehicles could not keep up with.

The electric vehicle industry has made a comeback only very recently due to technological advancements and the desire to reduce carbon emissions. Nowadays, electric vehicles can effectively compete with petrol vehicles due to their wider ranges and faster speeds.

How are electric vehicles perceived by consumers?

There are some mixed opinions surrounding electric vehicles. Some consumers aren’t particularly interested in electric vehicles due to being tied in by ownership and logistics, so for them the concept simply doesn’t work.

There are some consumers who are intrigued by the concept and are curious to know what it’s like to drive and potentially own electric vehicles.

Finally, there are the early adopters, the evangelists, your ‘Nissan Leaf and Renault Zoe drivers’. Ask any of these drivers about their electric vehicle and they’ll tell you they love it and wouldn’t go back to a traditional engine powered vehicle.

How can we increase awareness about electric vehicles and car charging?

So, how can we convert those curious and captive drivers?

We think it’s important that dealerships follow Tesla and Apple store concepts by generating an environment where the consumer feels confident and a part of something exciting, rather than overselling and making consumers feel uncomfortable. Get bums on seats and let people live with these fantastic cars for more the 24 hours; a simple spin around the block in an electric vehicle will not suffice to get a full feel for it.

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There is also a lot of complicated jargon floating around the media, such as ‘BEV’s, Hybrid, ULEV, PHEVS’, which can often confuse consumers and therefore have a negative effect. We’ll get onto cracking these in a minute…

ULEV: An ‘Ultra Low Emissions Vehicle’ is a hybrid or completely electric vehicle that emits very low carbon emissions, which equates to less than 75g of carbon dioxide per kilometre travelled.

There’s no doubt that the electric vehicle industry will continue to become more prominent in the future, so let’s keep it simple, share our experience honestly and most of all keep it fun.

PHEV: A ‘Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle’ is a type of hybrid electric vehicle, which involves the internal combustion engine maintaining the battery, however you can charge the battery by plugging it in to an external electrical source.

Electric Vehicle Jargon Buster

Sources: http://viridianev.co.uk/jargon-buster

Since we want to make understanding electric vehicles as simple as possible, we’ve created a handy jargon buster so you can get your head around the terminology.

https://www.fitmycar.com/journal/car-feature-a-brief-historyof-electric-vehicles/

BEV: A ‘Battery Electric Vehicle’ uses an electric motor and a motor controller, rather than an internal combustion engine. All their power is derived from battery packs; therefore, they also have no fuel tank.

EV: An ‘Electric Vehicle’ uses one or more electric motors for momentum.

Hybrid: A hybrid is a type of electric vehicle that combines an electric motor with an internal combustion engine, which in turn increases the efficiency of the engine.

The battery charge is maintained by the internal combustion engine, which cannot be plugged into the electricity mains.

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Getting ready for EVs in the North East, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire Northern Powergrid, the electricity distribution business for North East England, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, today unveils the steps it is taking to support the electrification of transport in its region.

The ‘Maximising the value of electric vehicles for our customers’ report provides valuable guidance for local authorities, fleet managers and others tasked with EV rollouts, to make it as simple as possible to connect new charging infrastructure. Those responsible for installing new EV charging points are also called upon to involve Northern Powergrid in the planning phase.

“Our vision is to ensure that the uptake of EVs and the associated infrastructure is for the benefit of all electricity customers – not just those who can afford the first wave of electric vehicles,” says Anda Baumerte, Sustainability Manager at Northern Powergrid. “We recognise that this will require on-going work and we want to actively involve our stakeholders in the process.”

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WHAT EVS CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE IN 2020?

What exciting electric vehicles do we have coming in 2020...

Vauxhall Corsa-e Due not long after the launch of the petrol version, the electric Corsa will almost certainly prove popular in the UK. The Corsa is regularly one of the country’s most popular cars, and the new version will be the first built under PSA ownership.

Volkswagon I.D 3 The all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 five-door hatchback will arrive in early 2020. Volkswagen is not yet confirming specs and details (including the final name of the car) but it’s expected to offer the exterior dimensions of a Golf – and the interior space of a Passat.

There will be three battery pack sizes offering between about 180 and 250 miles. An all-wheel-drive variant will also reportedly be available.

Seat el-Born The first non-VW model to launch on the MEB platform, the el-Born will have a very similar powertrain and engineering to the ID hatchback, but opts for sportier styling and a more engaging driving experience. Range is predicted to be around 260 miles between charges, while the 201bhp electric motor shown in the concept version promises a 0-62mph sprint of around 7.5 seconds.

Ford Mach E Set to be one of the Blue Oval’s most important, and possibly most controversial, new cars to date, the Mach E is an electric crossover inspired by the iconic Mustang muscle car, built from the ground up on a new EV platform. Set to be revealed later this year and go on sale in 2020, the car has yet to be officially named but Ford has applied for the Mach E trademark. It originally considered ‘Mach One’, but apparently ditched the idea because of negative customer feedback over the connection to classic Mustang models of yesteryear.

16 BMW iX3 An electric version of BMW’s X3 SUV, the iX3 will arrive with a new four-wheel drive powertrain comprised of two electric motors - one for the front axle and another for the rear.

It will closely resemble the petrol-powered X3, rather than take any design inspiration from the more radical i3 and i8, to become only the company’s second pure electric car.

Each motor should develop around 270bhp from a 70kWh battery, and be capable of around 249 miles of WLTP-certified range.

Porsche Taycan

Both the Turbo and Turbo S have a 93.4kWh battery – Porsche calls this the ‘Performance Battery Plus’ – with a motor on each axle, a single-speed transmission on the front and a two-speed transmission the rear for all-wheel drive. That two-speed transmission has a shorter gear designed for maximum power on launch starts and a longer gear for more regular driving.

Both have 616bhp, with an overboost function for launch control resulting in 671bhp with 627lb ft and 751bhp with 774lb ft for the Turbo and Turbo S, respectively.

Fiat 500e Little is known about the all-new electric Fiat 500, which is understood to be set for a Geneva 2020 reveal, but disguised mules have already been spotted testing in the USA. Fiat has committed 700 million Euros into the project, and will manufacture the car at a new production line in Mirafiori, Italy. The brand has yet to announce whether the electric 500 will be rear-driven like the original iconic model, or if a hot Abarth version would follow later.

Skoda Citigo-e The first electric Skoda will be an adapted version of its small city car. It will deliver a range of around 186 miles, which is significantly more than the Volkswagen e-Up sister car with which it shares a platform. It will then be followed by a dedicated electric model built on the Volkswagen Group’s MEB platform, although few details are known at present.

Volvo Polestar 2 Described as the “first electric car to compete in the marketplace around the Tesla Model 3 . A five-door fastback that takes design inspiration from Volvo models such as the S90 Polestar claims a “guide price around £35,000. The 2 sits on Volvo’s Compact Modular Architecture (CMA) platform. It has two electric motors, mounted across both axles for four-wheel drive, and a 27-module, 78kWh battery pack integrated into the floor…bring it on

17 Byton M-Byte Byton is a well-funded Chinese EV startup loaded with former BMW executives. The company plans US sales of the all-electric M-Byte SUV, its first vehicle, by winter 2020. The rear-wheel-drive SUV measures about the size of a BMW X5. It could be priced as low as £45,000 for the 250-mile, 250-horsepower version.

Aston Martin RapidE Aston Martin will build 155 examples of its outrageous 602-horsepower all-electric Rapide E four-door sports sedan.

The first units are expected to roll out of the company’s plant in Wales just as 2020 arrives. Two electric motors and a 65 kilowatt-hour battery pack will replace the conventional Rapide’s 6-liter V12 powerplant. Powered by electrons, the RapidE is expected to hit 60 miles per hour in less than four seconds. Torque will be rated at 700 pound-feet. Driving range should be about 200 miles.

Honda E Where technology and driving pleasure meet.

A quiet, smooth and refined drive with instant acceleration on tap when you need it – the Honda e combines many technologies around a purpose-built chassis. All driven by a powerful electric motor that’s controlled by the Single Pedal Contol.

Ford Transit Custom PHEV Scheduled for volume production in 2019 as part of Ford’s global promise to provide customers with affordable and capable electric vehicles, the Transit Custom PHEV has an advanced hybrid system that targets a zero-emission range of 31 miles, and features the multi-award winning Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre petrol engine as a range extender. The EcoBoost engine charges the on-board batteries when longer trips are required between charging stops, providing operators with outstanding efficiency and flexibility.

Fiat Ducato Electric Van The Ducato Electric’s motor will produce just over 120bhp and generate 280Nm of torque, while a range of battery sizes will offer ranges from 136 to 223 miles. However, these have been calculated using the NEDC test method, and are likely to be lower in real-world conditions.

Smart driving. Eco-Friendly.

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ULTRA FAST ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGE POINTS ADDED AT NETPARK Durham’s North East Technology Park (NETPark), in Sedgefield, County Durham has launched two new dual fast chargers for staff and visitors of the park to charge their electric vehicles (EVs).

Working with Elmtronics, an independent supplier and installer of EV charging equipment, the Eve 7kW fast chargepoints will allow tenants and visitors to charge their fully electric and plug in hybrid vehicles whilst using on-site amenities.

The EV chargepoints, connected to the Hubsta network, allow for four electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids to charge at any one time and can be accessed via the Hubsta mobile app or fob.

Earlier this year in February 2019, Durham County Council declared a Climate Change Emergency along with ambitious targets to significantly reduce its own carbon emissions by 60 per cent by

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2030. Installing the EV fast chargers is a step towards the county’s carbon emissions goal.

The launch of the new charging points was announced at an engagement event at NETPark on 12 June 2019 where Tesla showcased a range of vehicles, allowing locals to test drive some of the most exciting EVs on the market and also test out the new charging facilities.

Lyndsey Hetherington, Associate Consultant - EV Charging Solutions at Elmtronics, said: “NETPark required a reliable EV charging solution for their staff, visitors and also businesses based on the park, which was the perfect fit for Elmtronics Eve Smart Charging Stations. The chargepoints offer the ability for NETPark to manage and monitor the charging stations remotely, adding multiple tariffs for usage but also to view crucial data, such as Co2 savings and transaction usage.”

Janet Todd, NETPark manager at Business Durham, the economic development arm of Durham County Council, added: “Elmtronics provided NETPark with a full turnkey service, from design to installation with expert advice and guidance throughout the project.

“The arrival of the latest Tesla cars heralded the launch of the new facility at NETPark Plexus and was, of course, very well received by a long queue of excited drivers, and passengers, looking to test the power and performance of the latest Tesla models.”

Launched in January 2019, the intelligent Hubsta network connects to over 55,000 chargepoints worldwide.

The network has enabled over 50,000 charging logs with a saving of 50 tonnes of CO2. This saving alone could be equivalent to an average car being driven for 80.94 days non-stop.

Customers wishing to use the chargepoints at NETPark can now register with Hubsta via the Hubsta app using a smartphone or online at www.hubsta.co.uk.

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ELECTRIC CAR MARKET This past year has had a drastic effect on the electric vehicle market, registrations alone for pure EV have gone up by 81.1% with Plug-In hybrid vehicles going down by -40.6% in the last year. This is good news for pure electric vehicles. This will have also helped as over the past year with the increasing number of pure-electric and plug-in hybrid models now available in the UK with many manufacturers now offering more than one model of the EV as part of their model range.

2020 is set to be another game changing year for electric vehicles with more manufacturers releasing further models to name a few, Vauxhall Corsa – set to be at a reasonable price point for the market. Ford are launching their first EV the Ford Mach E, Skoda have two new models and the ever-popular Fiat have a 500 E ready for 2020. Its set to be a great year for EV’s especially in the smaller model range making the pure electric vehicle more assessible to the everyday person.

How many electric vehicles have been sold in the UK? Figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) each month show that electric car sales in the UK have risen dramatically over the past few years. While only around 500 electric cars were registered per month during the first half of 2014, this has now risen to an average of 5,000 per month during 2018.

By the end of 2018, almost 60,000 plug-in cars had been registered over the course of the year - a new record. This significantly improved upon the previous record, set in 2017, increasing it by more than 13,000 units. By the end of the year, plug-in cars as a proportion of total UK registrations reached 3.8%, and averaged over 2018 electric cars represented 2.7 per cent of the total new car market in the UK. In the first seven months of 2019, more than 31,000 plug-in cars have been sold, and a rolling 12-month total to the end of July has seen more than 57,000 new electric vehicles hit the road.

The cumulative figure also shows sustained and dramatic growth of the EV car and van market. According to the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) and SMMT, around 185,000 claims have been made through the Plug-in Car Grant scheme.

Taken together with the fact that a significant number of electric cars and vans which are not eligible for the grant schemes have also been registered, the total UK light-duty electric fleet is more than 230,000 electric vehicles strong.

Source: https://www.nextgreencar.com/electric-cars/statistics/

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LATEST STATISTICS 1,045,821

8,500

YTD EV Registrations June 2019 (SMMT)

Plug-in vans Reg. UK July2019 (nextgreencar.com)

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Plug-in models Available July 2019 (nextgreencar.com)

UK charge Points August 2019 (Zapmaps)

The main choice for Asian vehicle manufacturers including the Generation 1 Nissan leaf, Mitsubishi PHEV Outlander. A good deal of US vehicles use this connection but we are seeing a shift (including by Nissan for their generation 2 Leaf) toward the type 2 connection.

WHAT ARE THE UK'S MOST POPULAR EV MODELS?

TYPE 2 Most manufacturers to the market are adopting the Type 2 as standard for all new models in particular the German & European manufacturers such as BMW, Audi, Mercedes & Porsche. Its believed that this connector will become the standard.

Joining the 330e towards the top of the table is the BMW i3 with almost 13,000 sales to date, which has stretched a lead out over the Mercedes Benz C 350e which - like its BMW 330e executive rival - has quickly climbed the sales charts.

Rounding out the top 10 are the BMW 530e, Tesla's Model S, the Volkswagen Golf GTE, Renault's Zoe, and Volvo's XC90 T8 Twin Engine .

Plug-in hybrids have rapidly taken the majority share of the electric car market - currently sitting at 68%. From accounting for less than a third of plug-in sales at the beginning of 2014, five years later they represent two out of every three plug-in cars sold by the end of Q1 2019.

RAPID CHARGING (DC) CCS (Combined Charging System) Adapted by European manufacturers such as BMW, Jaguar & Volkswagen as the standard for rapid charging.

Rapid chargers have the cables attached to the units (rather like a petrol pump so need for a rapid charger cable to be carried on the vehicle. The CCS gets its name from combining the type2 AC charging standard with two rapid charging pins.

CHA-de-MO

Source: DfT Vehicle Licensing Statistics. Analysis Next Green Car, July 2019.

A rapid charging only connection, popular with Asian vehicles including Nissan & Mitsubishi. The electric highway in the UK, which is a network of rapid chargers at every service station in the UK , has rapid charging standards.

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FASTNED OPENS ITS FIRST 350KW-READY FAST CHARGING STATION IN THE UK The station in Sunderland is part of the Go Ultra Low North East program.

Photo Credit @Fastned.

Amsterdam, 16 April 2019.

Fastned, the charging company which is building a European network of fast charging stations, today opens its first fast charging station in the United Kingdom. This is the first fast charging station in the United Kingdom with a charging capacity up to 350 kW. The station is located in Sunderland, near the factory

where the Nissan Leaf is produced for the entire European market. Fastned supplies 100% renewable electricity and is accessible for all full electric vehicles (FEVs).

Fastned’s mission is to give freedom to electric drivers and thereby accelerate the transition to electric mobility.

Fastned currently has over 90 stations in the Netherlands,

Germany and the United Kingdom. Fastned is also expanding to Belgium, Switzerland and France.

The new fast charging station is designed, built, and operated by Fastned and is owned by the North East Joint Transport Committee and funded through the Go Ultra Low Cities Grant and the European Regional Development Fund.

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Last month Fastned announced it had won another tender for five locations for fast-charging stations in the North East of England, organised by the North East Joined Transport Committee.

Michiel Langezaal, co-founder and CEO of Fastned: “We are pleased to have built this fast charging station where FEV’s can charge up to 350 kW in the United Kingdom in cooperation with the North East Joint Transport Committee.

Local and regional electric drivers can now use this charging facility. Sunderland is a symbolic city for electric driving, since the factory where the Nissan Leaf is produced is located here.

With the Leaf, Nissan was one of the first manufacturers to launch an affordable, mass-produced electric car.”

Councillor Martin Gannon, Chair of the North East Joint Transport Committee, said: “This is a tremendous asset for the North East. With another fast charging station under construction and five more smaller stations planned, we are making it easier for motorists who already drive electric vehicles and those who want to go green and make the switch to a more sustainable form of transport.”

Councillor Graeme Miller, Leader of Sunderland City Council: “As host to the UK’s first purpose-built high-power fast charging station, Sunderland continues to lead the way in the electromobility industry. Along with other private and public charge-point developments currently underway, these rapid charging stations will help further establish the North East of England as a leader in electric mobility. And it’s also very good news for the electric drivers in this region. The stations can provide electric freedom and ease of travelling for local commuters, commercial fleets, and travellers passing through the region.”

At Fastned, all full electric cars can fast charge.

The station canopy is covered with solar panels.

All electricity supplied to drivers comes from the sun and wind. The station has four 50 kW fast chargers and two 175 kW fast chargers that are already enabled for 350 kW charging.

Initially, charging at the station in Sunderland will be free. The free charging will end during 2019 as soon as the payment system is activated, from that moment an introductory price will be charged. Charging and paying will then be possible with a EV charge card, debit/credit card, Apple Pay and Android Pay. Later in the year it will also be possible to charge with the Fastned App, making automatic charging (Autocharge) possible in the United Kingdom for the first time.

Find out more visit: https://fastnedcharging. com/en

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Electric Vehicle Charging Networks What is a Network?

An electric vehicle (EV) charging network is a backoffice that allows you to charge and pay for charging your electric vehicle. The backoffice works in a similar way to a mobile phone network. The EV charging Network’s like ‘Hubsta’ allows users to monitor their usage, see what CO2 saving are beining made and what electricity is being used per kWh.

How do you join the Network?

Most networks in the UK are accessible by downloading an App via your smart phone or android or by registering online. The best way in my opinion to use a charging station, is to register online and purchase a fob or card, approximate costs for these are around £8 or if you join the Hubsta network the fobs are free of charge once a direct debit has been set up. Purchasing a fob or card just saves that extra time and helps if you don’t have a signal or data on your phone to access the apps.

How does the Network work with the Charging Station?

The stations can talk to one another and the management company of the network can remotely dial into the stations too, via the Internet when a signal is present. This becomes helpful if a lead is stuck in the station someone remotely can assist you and release or even restart the station.

Most networks can be found on Zap-Map this allows you to locate stations along your intended route and reserve them for your use.

What problems, if any can Networks have?

So the network to a charging station is ran from an SD card similar to a phones sim card. The only difference is the SD cards inside of the chargers will roam the networks (like EE, O2 etc) to find the best signal to keep communicating with the chargers.

In poor signal areas this can become a problem if the signal is low this can cause an interference with the charger which, makes the communication to the backoffice go down, potential problems like leads becoming stuck can cause an issue.

Luckily remote access is always on hand to assist and help restart or reset the stations when the stations become back online.

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ONE OF MANCHESTER’S MOST ICONIC OFFICE SPACES GOES ELECTRIC With the ever-increasing popularity of electric vehicles, award winning office scheme, Soapworks have taken the next steps to ensure the site is future ready.

Working with Elmtronics, an independent supplier and installer of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment, the Eve 7kW fast chargepoints will allow tenants and visitors to charge their fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, whilst using on-site amenities.

Jennifer Bamber from INNOV8 Property Solutions who manage Soapworks said “We are constantly striving to offer the best facilities at Soapworks. We activity engage with all of our customers to ensure they have as much assistance as possible to enable them to offer sustainable ways to travel for their workforce. Soapworks hosts around 2500 people each day, so sustainable travel is essential for our customers. The addition of chargepoints has been incredibly well received on site and we look forward to welcoming more electric vehicles on site.”

“When researching charegpoints we looked at a lot of different operators. But we really struggled to find advice and a suitable solution as a multi-tenant scheme, Elmtronics couldn’t have been more helpful and offered the best solution to help us manage the chargepoints. The installation, and customer journey couldn’t have been better.”

Soapworks allows organisations to promote and encourage a healthy business environment and site’s location enables an active lifestyle, with cycle routes, pedestrian links and the waterfront, an integral part of the development.

Simon Tate, Elmtronics, Sales Director, said, “We are delighted to work with Soapworks, providing them with the right education and support to overcome the challenges they were faced, with regarding planning their electric vehicle charging infrastructure. This support will remain from Elmtronics as Soapworks continue to achieve a sustainable future for travel in and around Manchester”.

The EV chargepoints, connected to the Hubsta network, allow six vehicles to charge simultaneously and can be accessed via a fob or mobile app. Launched in January, the intelligent network, connects to over 55,000 chargepoints worldwide.

The network, launched in January this year, has enabled over 50 thousand charging logs with a saving of 50 ton of CO2! This saving alone could be equivalent to an average car being driven for 80.94 days non-stop.

Customers now wishing to use the charge points at Soapworks can now register with Hubsta via the Hubsta app using a smartphone or online at – www.hubsta.co.uk.

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JAGUAR I-PACE Reviewed by: Victoria Lewis, Houghton-le-Spring.

Our Technical Director had the new Jaguar I-Pace delivered a month or so ago and I’ve been dying to get behind the wheel…so while he was on holiday at the end of July I took full advantage of test driving this car!

As I’ve said in past issues of the Hubsta Magazine, I currently dive a Mini Cooper, and getting into the I-Pace was a huge transition. It felt like three times the size of my Mini!

So far I’ve test driven a few different EVs and worryingly all EVs feel similar to drive.

Don’t get me wrong, this doesn’t distract from the amazing feeling of driving an EV. When you take away the gear stick and the noise, driving an EV becomes effortless and they all feel very alike in this way.

The I-Pace is a very meaty and heavy vehicle, but the driving experience is far from this.

The I-Pace has four different driving ranges Eco, Dynamic, Comfort and Rain & Snow so it has a mode for every occasion! In Dynamic, you can really feel the difference like your pants are on fire, with more weight to the steering and snap to the throttle.

Inside the Jaguar is where you can start to tell your in something special. From the very comfortable leather seating to the touch display screens with the right amount of future for today’s vehicle. It will also accomondate four adults with ease. It’s a well-packaged, spacious car that just happens to be electric Owning it - It’s true, the charging infrastructure isn’t really ready for you to use a car like this regularly on long-range journeys. There are too many 7Kw chargers out there, not enough 50Kw or 100Kw DC stations, and collecting the various apps and cards required to navigate the myriad public charging companies is frankly a nightmare. But be honest – how often do you drive over 200 miles in a single hit?

The I-Pace is a car I would want to actually own, by far its not the cheapest EV on the road but the I-Pace is comfortable, well-built, spacious and has all the perks of driving an EV. Lets face it when you’re buying a Jaguar your getting a bit more luxury than other EVs offer!

THE NEW ALL-ELECTRIC I-PACE

STRAY FROM THE PACK.

The new I-PACE. Jaguar’s first all-electric performance SUV. 292 mile range.* Ground-breaking cab-forward design. Intelligent interior space. And underneath, 400PS that delivers 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds with zero tailpipe emissions. Not all cars follow the same pattern.

Contact us to book a test drive.

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Fuel consumption: N/A. CO2 Emissions: 0 (g/km). EV Range: Up to 292 miles. *EV range figures are based upon production vehicle over a standardised route. Range achieved will vary dependent on vehicle and battery condition, actual route and environment and driving style.

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AN INTERVIEW WITH JASON SMITH - HEAD OF FLEET OPERATIONS - LOOKERS PLC A specialist in managing sales and customer service initiatives, both on-line and field based. A diplomatic and creative leadership style with over 25 years experience of customer focus.

How long have you worked in the What’s the funniest/ biggest EV myth you’ve come across? industry?

I’ve racked up just under 30 years now, starting as a junior Fleet Sales Exec at a Ford dealer for 10 years before moving on for a similar period in a VW/Audi franchise, ultimately landing in a multi-franchise group role for Benfield Motor Group. The industry has been generous to me, rich in opportunity and filled with brilliant people with whom I’ve grown and learned from.

I still consider myself on a learning curve as the pace of change continues, that’s ultimately the reason I’m still here.

How has the industry changed in the last 5 years?

I think the shape of the company car market has continued to evolve in response to government policy, technological advances and increasing environmental consciousness.

Change can sometimes feel challenging and places us outside of our comfort zones. Without that evolution, however, we would not have seen such rapid progress in the market which promises great things in the future. Our company car culture is quite unique across Europe and emerged as a convenient part of remuneration packages back in the 1970s when pay freezes were commonplace. Things have clearly moved on since then, but I can feel a step-change in how we see the car as a perk now. We’re still in love with our cars but are seeking more innovative ways to fund them now.

There is still a perception of electric vehicles being marginally more advanced milk floats!

Thankfully that is now seen as an outdated view.

There’s also the more common misconception that you can’t use a car wash with an electric vehicle - first world problems!

What does the future of the car industry look like?

It would be foolhardy for anyone to say they really know where it’s going but I’d hazard a guess that it’s electric shaped and with more innovative payment plans, perhaps moving towards a subscription model in much the same way that we pay for our smartphones, listen to music or cable TV packages. Additionally, there is less brand loyalty – consumers pick from across a wide range of manufacturer offerings, less inhibited by historical concerns about reliability in one manufacturer over another.

There are almost no unreliable cars these days, so it comes down to aesthetics, features and cost of acquisition.

Which is your favourite EV model at the moment and why?

Aesthetically I love the BMW i3, it was one of the first electric models that really turned heads as a beautiful car, regardless of the technology interest. Volkswagen’s ID.3 is also set to be an exciting entry to the EV story.

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Are you surprised by the uptake of EVs? I’m not surprised by the interest but a little surprised we’ve not moved to improve the infrastructure around them more quickly. A significant change in attitude to electric vehicles will only come when we can remove the anxiety around charging. There are still too many unanswered questions for the curious car buyer. The traditional engine still has a role to play for those remaining unconvinced but as electric cars continue to improve with each new model the big change will be powered by customer demand and the infrastructure will inevitably follow.

Which car do you drive?

I’m one of those drivers who can’t quite square my expected mileage with my perception of charging coverage just yet – An Audi Q5 is still my vehicle of choice. I suspect that will change within the next 12 months, however.

Watch this space..

What projects are you currently working on?

We’re at the very advanced stages of launching powerful, interactive and branded personal leasing websites where customers can source vehicle leasing in a transparent and straight forward way. We understand that leasing a vehicle is a new concept for the traditional car buyer so we’re keen to simplify it and present all our best offers on one platform.

We’re also aiming to be the go-to provider for the growing cash-for-car market, helping organisations to offer company car drivers an alternative option.

Jason Smith Fleet Operations Manager for Lookers plc e-mail: jasonsmith@lookers.co.uk

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PENTAGON MOTOR GROUP INTRODUCE FAST SMART EV CHARGERS INTO THEIR DEALER GROUPS.

Pentagon Motor Groups is one of the largest motor groups within the UK. They have sites across the UK and are the 15 top dealer group, employing over 3,000 employees.

With the ever-increasing popularity of electric vehicles Pentagon have taken the vital steps to ensure each of its dealerships are ready for the future.

Each site will have a combination of Smart Alfen 7kW AC fast dual chargers and ABB 25kW DC rapid chargers installed. The charging stations will all be connected to the Hubsta Network.

Hubsta is an intelligent network that connects to over 55,000 Charge points worldwide, with the network it’s never been easier to charge your electric vehicle or manage your EV charging using an app!

Simon Tate, Sales Director for Elmtronics added “We are delighted to work with Pentagon Motor

Group, providing them with the right education and support to overcome the manufacturers requirements and challenges they were faced with regarding the planning and working within a tight deadline to ensure their electric vehicle charging infrastructure was in place”.

Pentagon Motor Group have 119 franchises some of which include, Ford, Citroen, Fiat and Nissan whom are all launching new models for 2020. The number of models is only going to grow year on year, so it’s vital to have an infrastructure in place now and one that is fit for the future.

Jonathan Lingham , Head of Marketing for Pentagon Motor Group added, “We chose to work with Elmtronics as from the initial discussions it was clear they understood the direction of our business and were able to offer a reliable solution that suited our EV strategy now and for the future”.

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GOVERNMENT INVESTS £200M INTO EV RAPID CHARGE POINTS The government will invest £200m into boosting Britain’s number of electric vehicle (EV) rapid charge points as part of a £500m investment into green technologies .

The Treasury has now launched a new £400m fund, the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund, to improve Britain’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

The government will provide £200m towards the fund, which will be matchfunded and managed on a commercial basis by the private sector.

The first £70m of investment, made by the government and Masdar, will go towards creating 3000 new rapid charge points to more than double the number of rapid charge points across the UK to 5000 by 2024.

The government added that it will also invest £22m into a R&D project looking at ways to tackle new kinds of indoor and outdoor air pollution.

Exchequer Secretary Simon Clarke said: ‘We are driving ahead with plans to make travel greener while backing British innovation and technology.

I am delighted to announce this funding today that will more than double the number of rapid charge points for electric vehicles on our roads.

Britain already boasts one of the biggest networks of charging infrastructure in Europe and soon we will have the fastest, thanks to this investment.’

steps to reduce its emissions, it’s clear that ‘more needs to be done’ to secure a greener future for the country.

Alongside the £400m EV fund, the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has unveiled £142.9m in investment for other green projects as part of the government’s Strategic Priority Fund.

‘These pioneering projects will help us maintain our worldleading position in this field, and to make further strides towards a more sustainable future for our planet.’

The government’s £22m Clean Air project will look at ways to minimise the effects of emerging air pollutants like air fresheners and cleaning products on public health, while £31.5m will be spent on developing technologies to remove greenhouse gases from the sky.

BEIS will also invest £47m into research to find ways to make the UK’s food system healthier and more sustainable, £30m into reusing and recycling materials in innovative ways, and £12.43m into better managing the UK’s marine resources.

Business, Energy and Clean Growth Minister Kwasi Kwarteng admitted that despite the UK already taking

‘That’s why we’re backing these initiatives, aimed at making improvements from battling air pollutants to protecting our invaluable sea life,’ Kwarteng added.

The government’s announcement comes after the UK became the world’s first major economy to legislate to end its contribution to global warming by 2050.

BEIS figures released earlier this year revealed that the UK has cut its emissions by 44% since 1990, mostly by phasing fossil fuels out of the country’s energy mix.

However, experts say that the UK must now decarbonise other areas of its economy such as transport and business in order to hit its 2050 target.

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HUBSTA IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT WE HAVE NOW PARTNERED WITH ZAP-MAP. Zap-Map is the UK’s leading charge point platform with over 80,000 cross-platform visitors each month. You can use Zap-Map in various ways via your smart phone or desktop, the app facility works as a route planner helping you locate available charge points on your journey.

Ben Lane, Co-Founder of ZapMap “Zap-Map is delighted to be working with Hubsta to display live updates of their EV chargers across the UK network. Hubsta is the fourteenth UK network to join Zap-Map as a ‘dynamic’ partner providing five-minute status updates on all Hubsta chargers. Along with other partners including POLAR, Charge Your Car, Instavolt, Engenie and ubitricity, Zap-Map is able to provide EV users with the most comprehensive EV charging map in the UK”.

Hubsta is an intelligent network that connects to over 55,000 Charge points

worldwide, with the network it’s never been easier to charge your electric vehicle or manage your EV charging using an app or fob!

The Hubsta Network, launched in October 2018 but rolled out across the UK in January this year, has enabled over 50 thousand charging logs with a saving of 50 tonnes of CO2!

This saving alone could be equivalent to an average car being driven for 80.94 days non-stop.

Anthony Piggott, Technical Director of Elmtronics says: “We are thrilled to work in partnership with Zap-Map, to provide our customers a wider level of service and communication keeping them going through their electric journey. Hubsta allows customers to have full control over their charge point and data, enabling them to control and manage their EV fleet vehicles. Hubsta also allows the customer, the ability to remotely log in and manage

each charge point in real time, making the control and audit of their fleet an essential part of their EV infrastructure. We are now working with many customers to switch them over to the Hubsta network and we can only see this increasing over the next few months as more and more customers see the benefit”.

New figures from Zap-Map reveal the extent of the UK’s electric vehicle revolution, with the number of public charging locations now surpassing petrol stations for the first time.

Data from Zap-Map shows that as of 22 May, there are 8,471 charging locations across the UK, hosting a total of 13,613 charging devices. In contrast, as of the end of April, there are currently only 8,400 petrol stations in the UK, a figure which is continuing to decline.

Visit for further information about www.Hubsta.co.uk or www.Zap-Map.com.

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