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Issue: August 2022

Let’s connect Network Rail links parking and EV charging payments Ford’s robot gives disabled drivers a helping hand

Spatial Planning can help find ideal charger locations

Gridserve reveals plans for new sites across the country

Renault unveils a multi-modal delivery system

Powering the transition to zero-emission road transport

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WELCOME

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Issue: August 2022

Let’s connect Network Rail links parking and EV charging payments Ford’s robot gives disabled drivers a helping hand

Spatial Planning can help find ideal charger locations

Gridserve reveals plans for new sites across the country

Renault unveils a multi-modal delivery system

Powering the transition to zero-emission road transport

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Let’s all share the journey Bus operators are looking at a variety of options when it comes to transitioning from fossil fuelled vehicles to zero-emission alternatives. There is growing interest in the use of biofuels and hydrogen, as well as electric powertrains. This transition is being seen at bus depots, where new fuelling and charging stations are being installed. There is potential to start looking at opening up bus depots to act as charging and clean energy fuel hubs serving other fleets, such as those deployed by local authority refuse collection operations or commercial delivery companies. This month we take a look at the new Caledonia depot, located in Glasgow, which has had 160 rapid-charging points installed over the last nine months. Besides supporting First Bus’s growing electric fleet in Glasgow, the depot will also help other organisations operating in the city to decarbonise their own fleets. First Bus is currently trialling the use of the depot’s charging infrastructure to third-party businesses during the day when its buses are out on service. Already looking ahead, First Bus also plans to expand the depot further, in partnership with Ofgem and Scottish Power Energy Networks, with the construction of a new substation. This will supply enough power to host an additional 200 vehicles and charging points and will see the Caledonia depot home to a total capacity of 350 charging points once built. It will be interesting to see how this project evolves.

Mark Moran Editor

Chargers at bus depots could be opened up to other fleet operators when buses are in service

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NEWS EV mythbusting leaflet published The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) will be a crucial step to achieving the UK’s net zero target. The sale of new petrol and diesel cars will be phased out by 2030 and from 2035, all new cars and vans must be zero emissions at the tailpipe. While EV technology, vehicles and infrastructure have developed rapidly in recent years, people still understandably have a lot of questions about this new technology. The Department for Transport (DfT) has thus published a leaflet tackling what it sees as the most common misconceptions about electric vehicles. The leaflet addresses 19 common misconceptions surrounding EVs and charging infrastructure. One example it addresses is the accusation that EVs do not have the battery range to travel as far as people need. The leaflet explains that, in reality, 99% of car journeys in England are under 100 miles, which means most drivers’ needs are easily met by an EV. For those travelling further, there are over 20 models available with a quoted 200-plus mile range. There are also some new electric cars coming through with a range of more than 300 miles, enough to get from Exeter to Leeds. With battery prices having fallen to 80% of what they were in 2010, continued price decreases in 2021 and further drops forecasted in the long term, the DfT says it expects to see more EVs available with greater range. EVs are now in daily use across the UK’s roads as taxis and in other high mileage roles.

The DfT guide

Ford unveils charging robot System gives disabled drivers a helping hand For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people with reduced mobility and older people it can be a significant challenge. Ford has developed a prototype robot charging station that drivers operate via their smartphone from inside their electric vehicle. The car manufacturer believes the technology could enable disabled drivers to stay in the car while charging, or they could leave the car while the robot does all the work. Ford is testing the robot charging station as part of a research project to develop hands-free charging solutions for electric vehicles and fully automatic charging for autonomous vehicles. Following initial lab testing, Ford researchers are putting the robot charging station to the test in real-life situations. Once activated, the station cover slides open and the charging arm extends towards the inlet with the help of a tiny

The robotic arm engages with the EV’s charging inlet

camera. For the trial, drivers were able to monitor the charge status via the FordPass app. After charging, the arm retracts back into place. In future, the robot charging station, custom-made by Dortmund University, in Germany, could be installed at disabled parking spaces, in car parks or at private homes. Further applications could include fast and efficient charging of company fleets. The technology could also support more powerful charging to charge vehicles in a much shorter time. Angela Aben, employee communications, Ford of Europe, uses a power-assisted wheelchair to gain more

mobility and independence. “I stopped filling up my car myself years ago, because it became very strenuous,” she said. “My husband does it for me. The introduction of a robot charging station would offer me a much greater level of independence.” Looking ahead, the process could become fully automated, with minimal or no driver involvement. The driver would simply send the vehicle to the charging station, with the infrastructure ensuring it reaches and returns from its destination autonomously. A follow-up project with the charging network provider IONITY will look to improve the robot charging station.

EU agrees to ban ICE vehicles by 2035 The European Union has proposed a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2035 with the aim of accelerating the switch to zero-emission electric vehicles. The changes made on 29 June mean that, as of 2035, all new cars and vans placed on the market in the EU will need to produce zero tailpipe emissions. The EU will confirm by 2026 whether hybrid vehicles and/or vehicles using alternative fuels will be able to be sold post-2035, depending if car makers can prove they are zero-emission. The EU executive, the European Commission, proposed a 55% cut in CO2 emissions from cars by 2030

versus 2021 levels, much higher than the existing target of a 37.5% reduction by then. It also proposed a 100% cut in CO2 emissions by 2035, which would make it impossible to sell new fossil fuel-powered vehicles in the 27-nation bloc. Italy, Portugal, Slovakia, Bulgaria and Romania pushed for the implementation date to be 2040. Of a total of 612 votes, 339 were in favour of the proposals, while 249 MEPs rejected, alongside 24 who abstained. To boost EV sales, the commission has proposed legislation that would require countries to install public charging points no more than 60 kilometres (37.3 miles)

apart on major roads by 2025. It foresees 3.5 million public charging stations for cars and vans by 2030, rising to 16.3 million by 2050. EU vice president Franz Timmermans said: “We are technology neutral, what we want are zero-emission cars.” However, he cautioned: “At the moment, e-fuels do not seem a realistic solution, but if manufacturers can prove otherwise in the future, we will be open. The transition to electric vehicles is going much faster than anybody had ever anticipated, but then we are under an obligation to create the right incentives for that. So the charging infrastructure should be there.”

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NEWS

Business fleets are embracing EVs UK firms will adopt 163,000 electric vehicles this year, predicts Centrica UK businesses are set to adopt more than 163,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year as part of a major investment in fleet electrification, according to a new study by Centrica Business Solutions. The increase would see over a third (35%) more business operated EVs on the road by the end of 2022, compared to the 121,000 registered by firms last year. The research also found businesses spent £11.6bn on EVs and supporting infrastructure in 2021 and are planning a 15% spending increase over the next year, taking the total investment in fleet electrification to £13.6bn. The majority of fleet operating businesses (62%) said they expect to operate a 100% electric fleet within the next four years, comfortably ahead of the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles. More than four in ten (44%) said they had increased the number of EVs in their fleet over the last 12 months. Key drivers for take-up include meeting sustainability targets (59%), demand from employees (45%) and pressure from customers to be more environmentally

The number of business operating EVs will rise by a third this year

friendly (43%). Despite the record levels of planned investment, almost two thirds (63%) of businesses are worried about accessing public charging points to keep their fleet moving. To overcome the charging challenge, almost half (48%) of firms have installed EV charging points at their premises, with more than a third (36%) planning to invest in on-site charging infrastructure in the next 12 months. The research also revealed that two-

fifths (40%) of businesses have invested in renewable energy generation technology such as solar panels to power their fleets, while a further two-fifths (43%) plan to do so in the year ahead. Greg McKenna, managing director of Centrica Business Solutions, said: “The UK continues to make significant inroads towards achieving its electric vehicle ambitions and it’s encouraging to see UK businesses prioritising investment in the journey towards electrification over the next 12 months.”

Battery electric vehicles take fleet top spot Battery electric has overtaken petrol to become the most popular fuel type on the BVRLA’s (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) leasing fleet, according to the association’s latest Leasing Outlook report. Accounting for 32% of new orders, this is the first time battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have been the most popular powertrain, marking a major milestone in the sector’s transition to zero-emission motoring. BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney announced the landmark moment as part of the recent Fleets in Charge conference, saying: “Battery electric vehicles are dominating the order books for company and salary sacrifice cars. This sector could hit the phase-out target with years to spare. New electric car registrations have now overtaken petrol.

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“Momentum for electric cars is building but will only continue if the government resists the urge to pull the handbrake by introducing a major hike in benefit-in-kind tax.” With the direction of travel towards zero-emission vehicles well established, the BVRLA has forecast that the number of BEVs on the BVRLA leasing fleet will rise a further 40% in the next 12 months. The sector’s progress to net zero continues to accelerate, further reducing the emissions of the BVRLA leasing fleet. Addressing delegates at Fleets in Charge conference, transport minister Trudy Harrison said: “The BVRLA and its members are leading this vital transition. Ten years ago, EVs were probably seen as a bit eccentric or a luxury that only a few could afford. I’m delighted that we’re turning that narrative on its

head, in no small thanks to the actions of so many in this room. “Zero-emission vehicles are now more affordable, more popular, more important than ever and our best bet to a greener and low emission future.” July’s Leasing Outlook report also shows business contract hire returning to growth, although the popularity of Personal Contract Hire (PCH) continues to close the gap in terms of the total fleet split. PCH is up 7.5% year on year, with salary sacrifice the most dynamic subsector. Driven by favourable company car tax rates, salary sacrifice grew 41.2% to reach a total of 35,134 cars, the vast majority of which are BEVs. When considering vehicle type, vans are the main success story again, growing 12.8% to reach 496,911 units.

July registrations fall, reports SMMT New car registrations in the UK fell by -9.0% to reach 112,162 units in July, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). July’s figures reflect a short interruption to registrations processing at one manufacturer due to a planned systems upgrade affecting a limited number of vehicles. This does not materially affect the overall market performance, said the SMMT. The result marks the fifth month of consecutive decline, although the fall is the smallest recorded this year: June -24.3%; May -20.6%; April -15.8%; March -14.3%. Declines were driven primarily by a -18.2% fall in registrations by large fleets, to 50,014 units, while consumer registrations remained steady at 59,847 units. As a result, private registrations in the year to date are now 3.7% up on 2021 as manufacturers prioritise private customers. Battery electric vehicle (BEV) uptake grew 9.9% to 12,243 units to achieve a 10.9% market share for the month.

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NEWS

Call to level up UK’s infrastructure Current EV charging policy will hamper UK’s net zero plans, warns Liberty Charge Public spending on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure must focus on Britain’s deprived and rural communities, suggests Liberty Charge. The chargepoint operator warns the government could fail to meet both its ambition of at least 300,000 chargepoints by 2030, and achieve its social levelling up agenda. Its report The Social Inequity of EV Charging argues that access to EV chargepoints will be more challenging for many people living in towns and cities. Those who cannot install at-home charging facilities will pay more for recharging their cars, it is argued. Neil Isaacson, chief executive of Liberty Charge, said: “Shared on-street charging facilities will be their primary access for residents living in high-rise tower blocks, alongside hundreds of others in a single building. They will lack the convenience and cost-saving that the affluent members of our society will enjoy. People living in rural areas likely have limited access as power companies are reluctant to upgrade the local power network.” Currently, any local authority can apply to the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund. Local

authorities that cover more deprived areas compete for funding on a par with those that cover wealthier regions. However, Liberty Charge argues in these more affluent areas, there is no justification for taxpayer financing of EV infrastructure, as the private sector is ready, willing and able to pick up the cost of installing and maintaining EV chargepoints. Instead, to ensure a truly national EV charging network and deliver value-for-money for the taxpayer, funding should be ringfenced for local authorities that cover more socially deprived or rural areas. The research commissioned by Liberty Charge found that out of 100 councillors with EV infrastructure decision-making authority, 70% believe government spending should level up the social inequity in areas not commercially viable

for the private sector. This is a view generally accepted by rural, semi-rural and urban local authorities, claims Liberty Charge. Some 77% agreed that government should ensure everyone can charge their vehicle regardless of postcode. Of the twothirds with a formalised EV plan, even more (80%) agreed. The government itself states in its 2022 Levelling Up report: “There are stark geographical inequalities between and within our cities, towns and villages… [which]… must be physically and digitally connected if they are to thrive”. It goes on to acknowledge: “Transport infrastructure investment has [historically] tended to flow to places where infrastructure is under the greatest strain rather than the least extensive.”

Gloucestershire electrifies the street

A Gul-e installation

Gul-e charging trialled on-street A pilot scheme at 20 locations across Central Bedfordshire is making owning an electric vehicle a more realistic option for residents without a drive or garage. A cable channel, called the Gul-e, has enabled 20 residents who need to park their electric vehicles on the street outside their homes to safely connect to their electricity supply.

Set into the pavement, the channel means the charging cable between their home and car will not cause a trip or sliphazard for pedestrians. The cable channel has been installed at locations in Aspley Guise, Biggleswade, Brogborough, Campton, Dunstable, Fairfield, Flitwick, Henlow, Leighton Buzzard and Pulloxhill.

Gloucestershire County Council plans to install 1,000 on-street electric vehicle charging points over the next three years. The council said that its programme aims to prioritise access to charging points for the one-third of residents in Gloucestershire who do not have off-street parking and charging. The council has also started identifying suitable locations and is bidding for government funding to accelerate this work. Around one-third of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions in Gloucestershire come from transport and private vehicle use accounts for over half of this (55%). However, the county believes switching from fossil fuel to electric vehicles has the potential to reduce these figures significantly. It says electric vehicles are a key element in the its’ strategy for reducing emissions and tackling the climate emergency. Cllr David Gray, cabinet member for environment and planning, said:“It’s really positive news that we are moving ahead with our plans to install 1,000 electric vehicle

A Connected Kerb charger charging points around the county. Electric vehicles cut emissions, improve air quality and reduce noise pollution, so please get in touch to help us plan where these charging points should be installed.” The council has appointed Connected Kerb to install and run the network of EV chargers. Residents are being asked to give their views on locations. Chris Pateman-Jones, chief executive of Connected Kerb, said: “We are delighted to be delivering the largest single installation of EV charging points in the south-west for Gloucestershire County Council.”

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NEWS

Ultra-rapid charging grows by 40% Zap-Map figures reveal shift towards charging hubs There has been an uptick in on-street charging provision while high-speed charger roll out gathers pace, according to Zap-Map. The EV charging app has published new midyear figures for chargepoint installations in 2022. As of the end of June 2022, Zap-Map’s data shows that the number of ultra-rapid chargepoints, which cater to drivers travelling long journeys and looking to charge up as quickly as possible, has grown almost 40% since the end of 2021. Zap-Map suggests this shows ultra-rapid charging roll-out is more than keeping pace with the increase in EV drivers, which has grown 29% in the first half of 2022. The growth in ultra-rapid chargepoints is largely due to networks such as MFG EV Power, InstaVolt and Gridserve Electric Highway, which are rolling out charging hubs with

Growth in charging devices first half of 2022

at least six devices. The total number of charging devices across the UK has grown by almost 15% since the end of December (from 28,458 to 32,663). In terms of where chargers are located, of the 4,205 new devices installed this year, 1,662 of them are on-street chargers. On-street devices tend to be either slow or fast chargers and, generally speaking, provide an alternative to charging at home. The number of these chargers has increased by just under 19% in 2022 so far,

growing from 8,842 in 2021 to 10,504 at the end of June. Although a combination of networks, including Char.gy and Connected Kerb, have been driving the growth of onstreet chargers, Ubitricity – which predominantly fits slow devices into lampposts – has installed 981 chargers so far this year, the most of any network. Of the 4,205 new devices installed in the first six months of 2022, almost half – 49% – were installed by just five networks. After Ubitricity, Pod Point has installed 649 devices of varying speeds. In

Sustainable transport can boost Welsh economy Investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure is key to ensuring Wales is a place of sustainable, interconnected and decarbonised communities, a new report states. Amey Consulting has launched its second white paper on Creating Cohesive Communities across the Cardiff Capital Region. The paper, undertaken in collaboration with Maple Consulting, has the vision of bringing about better transport infrastructure to help forge new patterns of living, work and leisure, emerging from the Coronavirus pandemic. Key recommendations are: • the creation of new markets for public transport • the development of community hubs interdependent with new and improved transport infrastructure

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• investment in electric vehicle charging infrastructure • embedding the circular economy in the Cardiff Capital Region. Crucial to success, Amey Consulting argues, will be the need to effectively distribute social, economic, and environmental value at every step of community-making processes and unlock public and private collaboration outside of specific existing infrastructure schemes. Dr Gerardo Puente Barragan, head of Amey Place, said: “The opportunities to create thriving and cohesive communities in Wales are significant, but they must be deliverable. While Amey Consulting’s strong presence in Wales means it is well-placed to successfully deliver integrated programmes of social, economic, environmental and transport

infrastructure improvement, it cannot do it alone. “The key will be to properly engage with the myriad communities, partners and stakeholders to properly understand what is truly needed and how best to deliver it, capturing added value for communities at every stage of the process. This paper starts that conversation, and I hope it will stimulate discussion that leads to real and lasting change.” Martin Lamb, director of Maple Consulting, said: “The pandemic has changed the way people live, work and spend leisure time in the region. These changes, coupled with the climate emergency and pressing need to decarbonise, do however, offer the opportunity to do things differently.” The paper was part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

third place, rapid charging network InstaVolt has installed 166 chargers, while Zap-Pay partner Char.gy and destination charging provider VendElectric have installed 145 and 126 respectively. While EV charging networks have been getting chargers up and running across the UK, the area that has seen the highest rate of growth so far this year is the North East. Indeed, the number of charging devices in the North East has grown by 21% in the first six months of 2022, increasing from 897 at the end of 2021 to 1,085 in June. Despite this, Greater London has seen the highest number of devices installed this year, increasing from 9,160 devices at the end of 2021 to 10,865 at the end of June – an increase of more than 18%. The East of England has also seen significant growth, with 1,775 devices in the ground at the end of 2021, and 2,097 by the end of June – an increase of 18%.

UK has 32k public chargepoints There are now over 32,000 public electric vehicle charging devices available in the UK, according to the latest electric vehicle charging statistics from the Department for Transport. The latest data shows that since 1 July 2021 the number of public devices has increased by 31%, corresponding to a total of 7,637. Growth remains uneven across the country, with some areas seeing far slower growth than others. This means there is an uneven geographical distribution of charging devices within the UK. The number of rapid devices increased by 31%, with an additional 1,423. As of 1 July 2022: • There were 32,011 public electric vehicle charging devices available in the UK • Of the total devices available, 5,974 were rapid chargers Compared to 1 April 2022: • Available devices increased by 1,721, an increase of 6% • Rapid devices increased by 480, an increase of 9%.

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PLANNING

Finding the optimum location Geospatial analysis can help property owners and developers identify optimum locations for electric vehicle chargers, says Simon Nigh

ith sales of electric vehicles increasing, the availability of chargepoints remains a barrier to EV adoption. Carter Jonas advises some of the largest property owners in the country, some of which have been with the business since it was founded in 1855. Geospatial Services is one of Carter Jonas’s many specialist advisory groups, working across all sectors as part of the organisation’s multi-disciplinary approach. This blend of expertise allows the business to give independent advice on all land and property aspects of an energy project, from renewable energy to EV (electric vehicle) charging infrastructure, battery energy storage to onshore oil and gas. One of the fast-growing areas for the company is advising traditional roadside retailers and forecourt operators on their existing estates to enhance their EV capabilities. Alongside this, the team is also working with local authorities to identify energy opportunities, including EV, battery storage and solar schemes, examining solutions to support their communities.

A complex landscape For every new EV charging station opened, around 100 possible sites need to be examined, due to a high attrition rate. Land is constantly being assessed for other uses such as housing or by competitors, creating a fiercely competitive market. Plots also need to be assessed and bought now for the planning of future EV charging developments in 2030 years’ time. Carter Jonas applies its geospatial expertise to consider multiple types of data simultaneously and speed up the complex process of defining where best to locate EV charging points and what type. The challenge is similar to applying geospatial analysis to traditional retail questions – where are the customers who need to charge their vehicles and where are the staff required to work in the charging locations? The EV process, however, is made far more complex by the addition of a power grid connection? There is a vast and complex data landscape that needs to be examined to ensure the correct spatial distribution of EV charging facilities. Understanding

where people live, where they work and how they transition the strategic road network is fundamental. However, the biggest challenge is understanding the spatial relationship between the power network and the capacity needed to support new connections. Understanding the available grid capacity at a substation, its distance from the proposed site and the type of land cover between the two, all need to be carefully balanced to establish the cost of connection.

Everything starts with data The Carter Jonas team uses GIS (geographic information system) from Esri UK to analyse the multiple types of data. A range of tools gathers the necessary spatial data into an enterprise geodatabase, including open source data from Ordnance Survey, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Department for Transport (DfT) plus demographic data from Esri’s Living Atlas, one of the world’s largest collections of geographic information. Data is sometimes collected from the public using Esri’s mobile survey app,

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PLANNING Survey 123, to help inform the planning need and the commercial argument. Density models for traffic and population analysis are also used along with other factors, such as the number of home charging points which will soon be in the market and the proportion of commuter journeys, compared to longer journeys, taking place on the road network. A key challenge lies in knowing what capacity there is at a nearby sub-station, to help understand what mix of chargepoints is most viable at a proposed site. Accurate and timely data must be sourced from the electricity district network operators (DNOs), which involves tackling the different formats this data is stored in, both digital and analogue, including pdfs and spreadsheets which aren’t always GISready. Carter Jonas also creates its own custom data sets, including the power grid data. Grid infrastructure can be found on DNO distribution heat maps but these quickly become out of date as the networks are so dynamic. The GIS team scrapes data and digitises it to develop the most dependable data.

Spatial insights Carter Jonas uses the location intelligence generated in various outputs, including strategy papers for local authorities, who want to identify the need for EV charging infrastructure within their communities. They may choose to either rent space to a developer or chargepoint operator to generate revenue or build a charging station themselves. For other clients, the Esri GIS system is used to create web maps to present the data and enable the fast assessment of all variables on the same map. This allows clients to test multiple different scenarios in the real world. As much of the demographic data required is already in the cloud and in the right format, via Esri’s Living Atlas, the custom online maps created by the GIS team are fast and responsive – they don’t need to go to the ONS and other data sources to download the data first. This

Geospatial planning: Key takeaways • For every new EV charging station opened around 100 possible sites need to be examined • The biggest challenge is understanding the spatial relationship between the power grid and the capacity needed to support new EV charging stations. This relationship = the cost of connection and can vary significantly • Multiple types of data must be analysed simultaneously in a visualisation tool testing ‘what-if’ scenarios – 10-page paper reports are no use to clients • There’s a need for landowners to act fast as grid connection is finite and roads can only sustain a limited number of EV charging stations.

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The biggest challenge is understanding the spatial relationship between the power network and the capacity needed to support new connections means clients can query the maps and try infinite ‘what if’ and ‘where’s the nearest’ scenarios in real time. Our clients need to analyse a lot of data quickly so require a highly responsive visualisation tool – reading a 10-page report is no good to clients. The Living Atlas data works seamlessly with the Esri web maps, allowing rapid interrogation when clients are looking at the whole range of variables and examining lots of different sites.

charging development, though in many cases landowners will not have considered it as an option. There’s a need for landowners to act fast as grid connection is finite and each road network is only capable of sustaining a limited number of these developments. Simon Nigh is a partner and head of geospatial at property consultancy Carter Jonas

Finite opportunities Carter Jonas is always exploring how digitalisation can improve productivity and client engagement. The web maps are a prime example of how technology allows the team to easily share the geospatial insight with clients, improve collaboration and accelerate the understanding of what represents a solid development decision. With the race to provide more charging points and keep up with the soaring number of EVs on the roads continuing, the development opportunity for clients is a pressing one. Retail sites, offices and plots of land adjacent to the strategic road network are all potentially suited for EV

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PROJECTS

Gridserve upgrades network Electric Highway is now entirely contactless The number of charging sessions on the UK’s biggest motorway electric vehicle (EV) charging network, the Electric Highway, has tripled since June 2021. The Gridserve Electric Highway is now charging more than 100,000 EVs every month with net zero energy. One year since Gridserve acquired the network from Ecotricity the average charge time on the network also has decreased in-line with faster and more reliable charging. Over the past year, Gridserve has upgraded over 160 charging locations with new chargers, delivering an additional seven high power Electric Super Hubs across the motorway network – each featuring a bank of six to 12 x 350kWcapable chargers, and opening a new flagship Norwich Electric Forecourt. Dozens of additional sites are also under development and in construction. Reliability, consistently reported as a number one priority for EV drivers, has significantly improved, now standing at up to 99% uptime, said Gridserve. Accessibility has also improved. Contactless payment – previously unavailable at all legacy chargers – is now

A new Gridserve High Power Electric Super Hub has been unveiled at MOTO Wetherby

ubiquitous across the network, making it easier than ever to charge and go. Each Electric Super Hub includes at least one extra-wide accessible bay for every six EV charging spaces, and across the network, all three connection types (CCS, CHAdeMO, and Type 2 for AC) are available, catering for every type of EV. The Electric Highway network is also integrated with dozens of maps, apps and navigation platforms, showing real time availability of chargers and supporting

journey planning across the UK. Toddington Harper, founder and chief executive of Gridserve, said: “Only one year ago, we acquired the Electric Highway with the aim of making EV driving an enjoyable, ultra-convenient and stress-free experience throughout the UK. “From day one, we have been focussed on delivering the best possible charging experience for drivers, and the response has been staggering with more people than ever charging at motorway service stations.”

A new gateway for Liverpool

Design for the Plymouth Electric Forecourt

Electric Forecourt plan for Plymouth Planning permission has been granted for a Gridserve Electric Forecourt to be built on Outland Road, just north of Plymouth’s Home Park Stadium. Plymouth’s first dedicated electric vehicle charging station will help support the city council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan, including its ambition for the region to be net zero by 2030. Plans for the Plymouth Electric Forecourt on the A386/Outland Road have now been approved by Plymouth City Council following a detailed consultation. The facility will feature 32 EV charging bays providing a maximum 350kW capacity, allowing the latest electric

models to add 100 miles of range in less than 10 minutes. This allocation more than doubles the number of public chargers currently available in the region which, according to ZapMap, only provide a maximum 50kW charging capacity. The facility will also include retail amenities including a coffee shop and EV leasing area, office pods and a premium lounge for drivers to relax while they charge. The Plymouth Electric Forecourt is described by Gridserve as a compact design. It will feature a retail space suspended above the chargers with an on-site coffee shop, convenience retail including WHSmith and meeting rooms.

Gridserve is submitting a planning proposal application to Liverpool City Council for an Electric Forecourt that would more than double the number of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the area. The proposed site is located on the A5047 Edge Lane, within the Liverpool Innovation Park. It would

have over 24 vehicle chargers supplied by renewable energy and connectors to serve all EV drivers. By combining sustainable charging with a welcoming and educational space for all customers, Gridserve says the Liverpool development could become a significant carbon saving community asset.

Design for the Liverpool Electric Forecourt

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PROJECTS

Boost for EV-driving rail users Network Rail and APCOA roll out Compleo terminals Rail passengers with electric vehicles will be able to charge while they travel thanks to the introduction of 450 new electric vehicle charging points at Network Railmanaged car parks at railway stations. The charging points, powered by guaranteed renewable energy, provide enough power to fully charge a vehicle in as little as 3-4 hours. In this phase, Network Rail has powered: 160 charging points in Reading; 111 in Manchester; 84 in Edinburgh; 56 at Leeds; and 41 in Welwyn Garden City. Electric vehicle charging points will be installed across 10% of car parking spaces (approximately 779 spaces) at car parks managed by Network Rail by March 2024.

Compleo chargers at Reading station

The Compleo charging points are marked with green parking bays. Passengers can pay for their sessions via the APCOA Connect app. Jo Lewington, Network Rail’s chief environment and sustainability officer, said: “As part of our wider environmental sustainability strategy, we’re working towards delivering a lowemission railway and aiming

to reach net zero emissions by 2045 in Scotland and by 2050 in the rest of Britain. “Supporting the move to electric vehicles is a key part of that. We hope that by providing affordable, efficient and reliable charging points we can encourage more electric vehicles onto the road and help promote healthier air in and around our stations.” Mark Tarry, Network Rail’s supply chain operations

Glasgow bus depot becomes EV hub Glasgow is now home to an electric vehicle rapidcharging centre as First Bus completes a transformation of its flagship Caledonia depot. Caledonia depot, located in Glasgow’s southside, has had 160 rapid-charging points installed over the last nine months, supporting First Bus’s ambition to be emission-free by 2035. Besides supporting First Bus’s growing electric fleet in Glasgow, it will also help other organisations operating in the city to decarbonise their own fleets. First Bus is trialling the use of its charging infrastructure to third-party businesses during the day when its buses are out on service. First Bus plans to expand the depot further, in partnership with Ofgem and Scottish Power Energy Networks, with the construction of a new substation. This will supply enough power to host an additional 200 vehicles and charging points and will see Caledonia depot home to a total capacity of 350 charging points once built. Scottish minister for transport Jenny Gilruth said: “I am delighted to visit the depot to see the scale of what is now the largest DC charging centre in UK, which has been made possible by £26.3m of Scottish Government investment. This really is a game changer in our progress towards decarbonising Scotland’s buses. “Alongside free travel for under-22s and over half-a-billion pounds in long term funding for bus priority infrastructure, we’re putting buses at the heart of Scotland’s transition to net zero by helping people to choose to travel more sustainably. We can only achieve that transition by all pulling together. What’s been achieved at the Caledonia

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Jenny Gilruth and Duncan Cameron depot is a great example of partnership working with the bus, energy and finance sectors to make the best use of Scottish Government investment.” Duncan Cameron, managing director at First Bus Scotland, said: “Our Caledonia depot is a landmark moment on our journey to an entirely zero-emissions fleet and a vital step in decarbonising the local environment and improving air quality. We’re proud to enable more Glasgow companies to realise their own paths to zero emissions, too. With the great range of our new EVs, and the immense power of these new charging stations, our buses only need to stop to be charged overnight, allowing us to free up the depot during the day for other electric fleets in and around Glasgow.” First Glasgow’s Caledonia Depot bus fleet will be 50% electric by December 2022 when it takes

director, said: “The decarbonisation programme team continues to deliver Network Rail’s decarbonisation ambitions. The team are making a real difference putting passengers first and supporting the country’s net zero ambitions.” Kim Challis, APCOA’s regional managing director for UK&I, said: “We’re really pleased to have developed this solution in conjunction with Compleo to enable charging authentication and easy payment for Network Rail’s EV customers. This project solution also provides a significant step towards our sustainability strategy.” Compleo’s UK managing director Valentin Scheltow added: “We are delighted to partner with APCOA. I know the combined power of our two organisations working together will provide other innovative solutions.”

delivery of a further 52 electric buses. Glasgow currently has 98 electric buses. The depot’s new rapid-charging stations can fully charge a bus in just four hours if required and will be controlled via smart-charging software. This solution will ensure that power is used in the most efficient way, minimising the draw-down from the National Grid at peak times. First Bus plans to replicate this model across many more sites as part of its decarbonisation journey. The project will now act as a pathfinder for other locations around the UK as First Bus look to ramp up their decarbonisation programme with further investment committed alongside recently awarded funding via ScotZEB (Scottish Government) and ZEBRA (UK Government). First Bus managing director Janette Bell said: “This inspiring project has seen the depot transformed into one of the biggest EV rapid charging hubs of its kind anywhere. To deliver a project of this scale is a magnificent achievement for all the teams involved. Caledonia Depot is now our pathfinder project as we roll-out electric vehicles at scale across the rest of the UK and marks a very exciting turning point for both our people and our customers.” More electric vehicles will be coming to Glasgow with First Bus being successful in the Scottish Government’s ScotZEB funding round; 50 new electric buses are planned for First Glasgow’s Scotstoun depot, and First Aberdeen’s zeroemission fleet will be bolstered with an additional 24 electric vehicles. First Bus and its local authority partners in five regions have secured UK government funding for new EVs through the Zero Emission Buses Regional Area (ZEBRA) scheme.

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BUSINESS

3ti hits crowdfunding target Funding will speed up roll-out of solar powered car park 3ti, a designer, installer, funder and operator of solar car parks (SCPs), raised a £1.8m investment pot within an hour of opening its first crowdfunding round. The funding will accelerate the roll-out of 3ti’s pop-up mini solar car park and electric vehicle charging hub, Papilio3. The initial target of £500,000 was exceeded on Crowdcube within an hour. The funding round attracted around 2,000 investors. “Almost instantly achieving our initial investment target demonstrates a public belief in 3ti’s technology, our vision for renewable energy solutions and the team behind the two largest solar car parks in the UK,” says Tim Evans, 3ti founder and chief executive officer. “The funding round provides investors with an opportunity to back a company committed to decarbonising the UK transport industry and buy

10,000 sign up with Co Charger The Co Charger electric vehicle charger sharing platform has reached 10,000 users and over 3,500 available chargepoints. Launched in November 2020, Co Charger enables motorists who own EV chargers to rent them out to neighbours without driveways or living in flats or terraces, helping them run an electric vehicle without being dependent on public charging. The app handles the ‘matchmaking’, bookings, and payments. According to Zap-Map, Co Charger is now the third largest and fastest-growing UK charging network, bigger than BP Pulse (2,718), Tesla (Destination and Supercharger 1,876) and ChargePlace Scotland (458). Joel Teague, chief executive of Co Charger, said: “Community charging is a game changer in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles.”

The Papilio3 solar car park

into a dynamic, exciting and unique product: Papilio3. It is expected that 14 million EVs will be on UK roads by 2030. To optimise the environmental benefits of these vehicles replacing polluting petrol and diesel alternatives, it is crucial that an efficient, reliable and sustainable charging infrastructure is in place.” Launched in May 2022 at the Surrey Research Park, hosted by the University of Surrey, Guildford, Papilio3 can be deployed within 24 hours and provides up to 12

electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints. It integrates three technologies that are normally considered independently – solar electricity generation, battery energy storage systems and EV chargepoints. Papilio3 harnesses solar power, battery storage and grid energy to optimise the reliability and carbon intensity of EV charging, particularly for drivers who are not able to charge at home. “If we could capture it all, the solar energy that falls on

the planet in just one hour is enough to power the whole world for a year. Yet currently, around 40% of UK electricity is still generated from fossil fuels,” said Evans. “If EV drivers are rapid charging at peak times, then this carbonrich, expensive electricity is what’s being used to replenish their batteries. This doesn’t need to be the case. Further investment in 3ti through our Crowdcube campaign will enable us to accelerate the deployment of Papilio3 units and inspire a change of mindset for EV drivers. Since launching Papilio3, we have received over 100 enquiries worldwide and aim to have at least 30 units in operation by the end of the year.” Papilio3 is built around a recycled shipping container and seeks to overcomes many traditional barriers to entry for solar car parks, such as long lead times caused by complex planning and grid approvals and investment requirements. It is envisaged that Papilio3 units will be owned by 3ti and provided to customers on a monthly rental basis.

Octopus and Ohme offer an EV bundle Octopus Electric Vehicles and smart charger provider Ohme are offering drivers a single bundled package including a new car, smart charger, EV energy tariff for their home and 5,000 miles of free charging. “Demand for electric cars is soaring, driven by low running costs and convenient charging at home and work and we’ve seen that drivers are looking for experts that can offer the full EV package to guide them through their journey,” said Fiona Howarth, chief executive of Octopus Electric Vehicles. “With more EV models entering the market every month, and innovative tariffs like Intelligent Octopus making charging your car as easy as your phone, we expect the transition to accelerate.”

Included in the package, drivers will be able to take advantage of six hours of cheap electricity rates every day on the Intelligent Octopus tariff to charge their cars. As Octopus Electric Vehicle’s only approved charger supplier, Ohme’s smart chargers can automatically adjust a car’s charging times according to your tariff, without needing to be pre-set for certain hours. “This exciting new bundle makes it easy for motorists to make the switch to electric in

a way that’s simple and hasslefree,” said Ohme CEO David Watson. “It enables drivers to not only charge their EVs in the most cost efficient way using off-peak tariffs and smart charging, but the 5000 miles of free charging means that they can effectively drive from London to Miami for nothing!” With petrol and diesel prices now 27% higher since the start of the year, the 5,000 miles of free charging means that a typical UK driver could spend less than £35 in running costs for an EV using smart charging for their entire first year. Ohme also offers drivers the option to charge their car when renewable energy generation on the National Grid is at its highest, further lowering their CO2 impact.

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10,000 people pre-order ZipCharge Go Strong international interest in portable powerbank Over 10,000 people have registered to preorder a ZipCharge Go portable EV power bank when they go on sale in 2023. Since launching at COP26 in November 2021 pre-order registrations have come in from 88 countries and every continent across the globe. ZipCharge said the pre-order registrations come from every major EV market around the world including the US, UK, Canada, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Italy, Sweden with every country of the EU represented, as well as established Asian markets including China, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan, India, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, along with the Middle East and African nations. Registrations have also come from island nations in Europe, the Caribbean, Pacific Islands and the Mascarene Islands where there is a lack of EV charging infrastructure to support EV adoption. ZipCharge has recently won two separate awards. The ZipCharge Go was awarded the Physical Technology Of The Year: Electric Energy at the highly acclaimed Energy Awards in the UK. The Energy Awards is an annual event celebrating achievements and innovations from across the energy industry. The Energy Awards

The ZipCharge Go in action

Judging Panel 2022 praised the ZipCharge Go for addressing a huge growth area with technology that has the needs of both the user and the community in mind. ZipCharge was also successful in being selected as a finalist at The Proptech Startup and Scale-up Europe Awards 2022 following a live pitch semi-final that took place in Brussels in June. This competition is part of the European Commission’s Startup Europe initiative. ZipCharge is just one of ten startups to progress to the final in September in Brussels, which will see announcement of the winners in each category and division following a final pitch competition.

Fuuse helps fleets make transition Chargepoint management platform Fuuse has unveiled a new service for fleet operators. Building on the company’s electric vehicle charging software, Fuuse Fleet’s suite of tools supports corporate fleet managers from initial transition planning and site readiness to infrastructure installation, and charger operation and maintenance. Fuuse Fleet starts with a transition planning tool that utilises telematics data. This provides fleets with information on which vehicles can transition immediately to electric, including any changes that can be made to existing routes to maximise the number of vehicles transitioned. Using historic and live site energy data Fuuse Fleet’s planning tools and reports investigate whether sites have enough electrical capacity to handle charging needs now and in the future, and feed this into capacity planning that determines the infrastructure needed to support the fleet transition. Fuuse then draws upon a network installers and hardware partners to project manage implementation. The Fuuse back

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office chargepoint management system is then configured to meet the fleet’s operational, maintenance and cost-management requirements. The delivery of Fuuse Fleet is supported by a number of new hires, including Thomas Arapura, new head of product Strategy, who joins from Centrica, and Russell Olive, head of Fleet, from MiX Telematics.. Russell Olive said:“When I talk to fleet managers, I’m posed with the same question: where do I start? They all know they need to make the transition and that the timer is ticking. At Fuuse we’ve built a solution that takes the mystery away, making sense of a whole new world backed by the data that fleets are very comfortable with. So that initial transition piece is an absolutely vital foundation to the success of any fleet transition.” Thomas Arapura said:“Fleets, more than most, have an important part to play in the EV rollout – but they can’t do this on their own. It is our responsibility as innovators in this sector to make that transition as painless and efficient as possible.”

ZipCharge co-founder Jonathan Carrier said: “Reaching 10,000 pre-order registrations in seven months shows the appetite the public has for our portable EV charger. People around the world are seeing how it will transform energy while enabling EV ownership – and there has been particular interest in island nations where there is growing concern about energy resiliency and lack of infrastructure both at home and in public, some 50% of people who registered already have a fixed home charger. They see the Go as an essential tool that provides more flexibility and convenience to charge anywhere they park.”

BAM focusses on EV Construction services company BAM has launched an electric vehicle charging infrastructure business to work with developers, local authorities and private sector organisations to design and install EV charging solutions across the UK and Ireland. The company envisages working with construction, retail, commercial, leisure, schools and colleges, transport hubs, hotels and sporting venues. It will work with other industry leading brands to deliver the latest technology to its clients. BAM Charging Solutions will offer AC and DC charging solutions for electric vehicles, plant and equipment from 3 to 350kW, and help companies to address any electricity supply capacity issues. The company says it will

offer a flexible chargepoint management platform, designed to help maximise the value of chargers. Developed in partnership with drivers, chargepoint operators, local authorities, installers and industry experts, the EV charging platform is customer focussed and independent of any charger manufacturer. BAM is already active in the EV infrastructure sector, and claims to have installed over 50,000 charging points. Jason Reed, director of BAM Site Solutions, said: “We are delighted to be able to offer our clients an independent EV solutions, which combines our decade long track record of delivering similar schemes in the Netherlands and the engineering excellence you expect from BAM.”

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TECHNOLOGY

Powering up automated car parks Lödige Industries scales up parking systems for EVs Today’s cars are bigger, heavier and more often electric. Lödige Industries, a provider of automated parking systems, is responding to this development with an update of its sliding pallet technology. 5BY2 uses a sliding pallet system to provide optimal use of space in residential developments. Eliminating the need for driver walkways within the parking system and the requirement for internal or external access ramps can save more than 60% of the space taken up by traditional car parks, says the company. Lödige Industries has increased the load capacity of its parking solution to 3 tons, adapting the equipment and drives as well as expanding charging technology for electric vehicles. The new system is being deployed for the first time in a luxury residential complex in northwest London. The Lödige

An EV-enabled 5BY2 automated parking system at Fitzjohn Avenue in London

Industries team completed work on-site recently and is maintaining the system on the basis of a service contract. Robert Bawn, director, car parking solutions at Lödige Industries, said: “We didn’t touch the essentials of our proven technology: concurrently moving pallets on individual conveyors for maximum space saving and layout flexibility. “What we did, however, was aimed at providing solutions to three key trends we have seen over the last few years: larger and heavier cars, electric vehicles and changes in user

behaviour and access patterns.” Both SUVs and EVs are on the rise and largely responsible for the heavier weight automated parking systems need to transport these days. For its product upgrade, Lödige Industries has therefore worked on strengthening equipment as well as improving drive technology to increase the load capacity. This enables architects and developers to cater for a wider variety of cars when they plan and design automated parking solutions for their projects, increasing the attractiveness of

the resulting property to investors and users alike. Globally the number of electric vehicles is on the rise. In 2019 alone, global e-vehicle stock climbed by 43%. Architects and developers alike are forced by regulations as well as buyer intent to offer e-charging in their parking facilities. This has long been an issue for many automated parking technologies, especially since car manufacturers have yet to agree on a standard for wireless charging. The new 5BY2 offers 100% e-charging for all spaces. The new technology is claimed to be resilient against dust and dirt and responds automatically to periods of high system activity to ensure vehicles can be retrieved quickly and efficiently at any time. The new e-charging technology supports individual billing per vehicle and can be retrofitted in existing systems. An intelligent load management system automatically exchanges a fully loaded car with an empty car if not all spaces are fitted with a charging facility.

Connected Kerb creates a Chameleon

The Chameleon Connected Kerb has launched a new charging point for EV users without driveways. The bollard-style Chameleon is a dual charger for public on-street settings. Made predominantly from recycled steel, the Chameleon stands at under one-metre tall so is accessible for wheelchair users and

not subject to planning permission. The unit supports future technologies such as 5G, IoT and air quality sensors. The Chameleon follows the modular design of all Connected Kerb charging points, featuring enabling infrastructure that contains expensive components sitting underground. This can be installed before EV demand rises, reducing unused infrastructure and the need for further ground excavation for maintenance. Chris Pateman-Jones, chief executive of Connected Kerb, said: “We’re committed to facilitating the widespread transition to electric vehicles for users who cannot charge their vehicle at home. Our latest charger design, the Chameleon, is a real game-changer in the EV infrastructure market. To pack so much technology into a small post with a dual socket is no mean feat and the solution is a credit to the product and innovation of the Connected Kerb team.”

A pure electric Range Rover hooked up to an Andersen EV charger

JLR teams up with Andersen EV Owners of electrified Jaguar and Land Rover models will be able to charge their vehicles at home via a new agreement with Andersen EV, a manufacturer and supplier of customisable, high-end vehicle chargepoints. Andersen EV’s A2 home charger, which comes with 7 or 22kW power options, will

be available to all customers and is compatible with the full range of electrified Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. The A2 features a hidden compartment that ensures the charging cable and plug cannot be seen when not in use. Its look can be tailored to specific tastes, with a choice of 96 colour and finishes.

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TRENDS

A 3-in-1 kerbside delivery system Renault’s electric delivery concept combines van, cargo bike and drone Renault Trucks has unveiled a multimodal, last-mile, e-mobility concept for urban deliveries. Designed and commissioned by Renault Trucks, the E-Tech Master OptiModale combines three types of electric transportation in one vehicle: a van, cargo bike and drone. The E-Tech OptiModale’s specially commissioned Low Loader Luton body holds the parcels and acts as the ‘mothership’ for the eCargo bike and drone helipad system. Grahame Neagus, head of LCV at Renault Trucks UK & Ireland, said: “The all-new Renault Trucks E-Tech Master OptiModale addresses the pressing need to improve air quality and pollution in our cities while improving accessibility and productivity for operators. By harnessing multiple modes of electric transport, this is an all-in-one sustainable solution that is set to transform the rapidly growing parcel market, and can be replicated anywhere in the world. “The E-Tech Master OptiModale is a two-person operation, offering the flexibility of delivering larger parcels by van, whilst the second team member takes the eBullitt cargo bike for last mile deliveries where congestion is at its worst. Additionally, the drone provides rapid deployment for urgent situations, such as delivering vital drugs or supplies to

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challenging or inaccessible locations. OptiModale delivers an innovative ‘lastmile’ solution and is a clear illustration of the breadth and depth of our thinking, providing Renault Trucks logistics customers with a sustainable solution from 2kg all the way up to 44 tonnes.” The components • 3.5 tonne LWB L3H1 E-Tech Master van with Low Loader Luton body by Horton Commercials • eBullitt electric cargo bike • parcel-carrying drone from UVATEK. Based on a Renault Trucks E-Tech Master Platform Cab chassis with the R75 electric motor and a 33kWh battery (also available with the new 52kWh battery for even greater range) the 3.5 tonne LWB L3H1 platform cab is ideal for combining both range and payload for this type of operation. Offering a typical range of around 80 miles before requiring charge, this vehicle is ideal for back-to-base operations that are located on the edge of major

conurbations where entering the inner town or city requires zero emission vehicles. A specially commissioned 4,100mm Low Loader Luton body by Horton Commercials has been equipped for parcel delivery with folding shelving, the electric cargo bike store to the nearside complete with bike lift, and heli-drone pad system. The latest generation eBullitt electric cargo bike, capable of carrying up to 100kgs of smaller parcels, is finished in a Renault Trucks Red frame with corresponding white cargo box. The cargo bike is equipped with the latest Shimano e-system that can provide up to 50km of power assist for the cyclist and once back on board the E-Tech Master OptiModale, the battery can be removed and charged within 1 hour to 50%, 2 hours to 80% and 4 hours 100%. Above the eCargo bike location is the retractable heli-drone pad from which the latest generation parcel carrying drone from UVATEK can be launched, carrying high value loads up to 2kgs in weight.

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