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Daily Record
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Electric vehicle charging hub officially opens next to cinema in Renfrewshire
Osprey Charging has developed land in Saturn Avenue in Phoenix Retail Park into a state-of-the-art facility. An ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub – which will be operational on a 24/7 basis – has officially opened next to a cinema in Renfrewshire. Osprey Charging has developed land in Saturn Avenue in the area of Phoenix Retail Park into a state-of-the-art facility catering for cars, vans and taxis. The company has designed a space with 16 300kW charge points, a flow-through layout and pedestrian walkways in the vicinity of the Showcase Cinema de Lux, Marmalade Pot pub and McDonald's fast food restaurant. Ian Johnston, CEO of Osprey Charging, said: "We're proud of this carefully designed site located in Paisley at the heart of a busy retail area. "By purchasing the land we were able to create a bespoke layout specifically for EV charging that maximises space and accessibility. "The hub's 16 super-fast, super-reliable charge points are the new normal for Osprey – and we're building these large convenient hubs all over Great Britain." Osprey Charging was granted planning permission by Renfrewshire Council for the project in September 2023. The local authority explained in a report on the decision at the time: "The charging hub would be located on a vacant site within an existing commercial centre so would contribute to the development of the wider centre. "The development could be easily accommodated at the site, would not look out of place and would reflect the form and use of the wider area." The hub is accessible from the east and west-bound carriageways of the A737, less than five minutes from the M8 and under 10 minutes from Glasgow Airport. Scottish Government transport secretary Fiona Hyslop visited to open the facility last week. She said: "I'm delighted to open Osprey's new ultra-rapid charging hub near Glasgow Airport – now the largest 24/7 public electric vehicle charging site in Scotland. "Not only is this sort of private sector investment exactly what we need to see to support our vision for public EV charging, it's in a prime location offering high-powered EV charging to fleets, taxis and everyday drivers travelling around Glasgow and to and from the airport."
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
France threatens Tesla with fine over ‘deceptive' claims, FT reports
Investigators at France's competition, consumer affairs and anti-fraud directorate general, or DGCCRF, has demanded that Tesla (TSLA) stop 'deceptive' claims over the level of autonomy of its cars or face thousands of euros in fines, The Financial Times' Ian Johnston and Kana Inagaki report. An investigation conducted by the DGCCRF found that Tesla engaged in 'deceptive commercial practices' about the ability of its Tesla vehicles to be 'fully autonomous,' as well as deceiving customers on the availability of certain options for their cars, the investigators say. Tesla has been ordered to comply with the order within four months or face fines of EUR 50,000 per day for each day that it does not conform. Easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks right to your inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on TSLA: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue 'Tesla's Stock Valuation Is Insane,' Says Strategist Elon Musk's Starlink Doubles Profits as it Hits the Heights in U.K. Guggenheim Says Sell Tesla Stock (TSLA) Despite 'Uneventful but Good' Robotaxi Launch Is UBER Stock a Buy? AI Analyst Gives the Green Light Tesla's Robotaxi Launch Boosts Stock but Catches Regulators' Attention Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EV charger installations no longer require planning permission
The UK government will now allow the installation of EV chargers without planning permission from a local authority, regardless of whether it's for private or public use. The move is intended to accelerate the roll-out of EV chargers across the UK, the previous Conservative government having set a target for the installation of 300,000 chargers across the nation by 2030. Installations of private chargers at homes with off-street parking were already exempt from planning permission in most cases. However, the requirement of a green light from local authorities for larger public developments had previously been cited as a key bottleneck in the roll-out of the UK's charging network. Ian Johnston, CEO of charger provider Osprey, last year told Autocar: 'The problem is you've got to go through a process which is under-resourced and takes six to nine months to get planning permission.' The new exemption from obtaining planning permission is likely to make a particular difference in the speed at which large charging 'hubs' can be installed, given that these typically require the installation of supporting infrastructure, such as electrical substations. Lewis Gardiner, Osprey's operations director, today said in a government statement: 'This is a hugely welcome and practical change that will make a real difference on the ground. "Removing the need for planning permission for essential electrical infrastructure like substations across the majority of sites will save months of delays, reduce costs and accelerate the delivery of the rapid charging hubs drivers need.' Lilian Greenwood, minister for the future of roads, added: 'We're cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more charge points to power from and less red tape to deal with." Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for motoring organisation AA, said the move was 'a positive step' that 'will help accelerate installations'. According to charger mapping firm Zap-Map, there were more than 79,000 publicly accessible charge points across the UK at the end of April 2025. This was up from some 73,000 at the end of 2024 and just under 54,000 at the end of 2023. ]]>
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major change kicks in for EVERY driveway in England ‘to save months of delays and cut costs'
It hopes to accelerate the rollout of EVs CHARGING AHEAD Major change kicks in for EVERY driveway in England 'to save months of delays and cut costs' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR rule change has come for drivers around the UK in a positive move for home and vehicle owners. The change involves the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers for both public and private use. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The new driveway law is for every household in the UK Credit: Alamy 2 It is expected to save thousands of pounds a year and wait times Credit: Alamy There is a current target to install 300,000 chargers across the UK by 2030, a goal set out by the previous Conservative government. From this week, those wanting to install an EV charger will no longer require planning permission from a local authority. The new move by Labour is expected to save driver £1,100 a year, as well as months of delays. Liberty to install EV chargers was already the case for most on a private property with off-street parking. But for larger public developments, a green light from local authorities was required. CEO of charger provider Osprey, Ian Johnston, told Autocar last year: "The problem is you've got to go through a process which is under-resourced and takes six to nine months to get planning permission.' The process has been deemed a key bottleneck in the roll-out of the nation's EV and charging network. The Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "We're cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more charge points to power from and less red tape to deal with." These rule changes hope to help the "EV revolution" by what Ms Greenwood considers making it "easier than ever to install EV chargers" for EV drivers across the UK. The Labour MP continued: "We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3billion to support drivers and back British carmakers through international trade deals - creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change." Audi launches NEW superfast charging hybrid with eye-watering price Operations Director at Osprey Charging Network, Lewis Gardiner welcomed the government's "practical change" in policy which he believes will make a "huge difference" for the industry. He added: "Removing the need for planning permission for essential electrical infrastructure like substations across the majority of sites will save months of delays, reduce costs and accelerate the delivery of the rapid charging hubs drivers need." Jack Counsens, head of roads policy at The AA, praised the positive step but said the government should be doing all it can: "The crucial element is ensuring grid connection in a timely manner. "This is especially important in rural locations and areas where there is no dedicated off-street parking." A charger mapping by firm Zap-Map has shown there were more than 79,000 publicly accessible charge points across the UK at the end of last month. This is an increase of 6,000 since the end of 2024, but just a quarter of the final goal for the next five years.
The Irish Sun
30-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major change kicks in for EVERY driveway in England ‘to save months of delays and cut costs'
A MAJOR rule change has come for drivers around the UK in a positive move for home and vehicle owners. The change involves the installation of electric vehicle (EV) chargers for both public and private use. 2 The new driveway law is for every household in the UK Credit: Alamy 2 It is expected to save thousands of pounds a year and wait times Credit: Alamy There is a current target to install 300,000 chargers across the UK by 2030, a goal set out by the previous Conservative government. From this week, those wanting to install an The new move by Labour is expected to save driver £1,100 a year, as well as months of delays. Liberty to install EV chargers was already the case for most on a private property with off-street parking. Read More Motors News But for CEO of charger provider Osprey, Ian Johnston, told The process has been deemed a key bottleneck in the roll-out of the nation's EV and The Future of Roads Minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: "We're cutting down on paperwork to power up the EV revolution so that drivers, businesses and those looking to make the switch will have more charge points to power from and less red tape to deal with." Most read in Motors These rule changes hope to help the "EV revolution" by what Ms Greenwood considers making it "easier than ever to install EV chargers" for EV drivers across the UK. The Labour MP continued: "We continue to make the switch to EVs easier, cheaper and better by investing over £2.3billion to support drivers and back British carmakers through international trade deals - creating jobs, boosting investment and securing our future as part of our Plan for Change." Audi launches NEW superfast charging hybrid with eye-watering price Operations Director at Osprey Charging Network, Lewis Gardiner welcomed the government's "practical change" in policy which he believes will make a "huge difference" for the industry. He added: "Removing the need for planning permission for essential electrical infrastructure like substations across the majority of sites will save months of delays, reduce costs and accelerate the delivery of the rapid charging hubs drivers need." Jack Counsens, head of roads policy at The AA, praised the positive step but said the government should be doing all it can: "The crucial element is ensuring grid connection in a timely manner. "This is especially important in rural locations and areas where there is no dedicated off-street parking." A charger mapping by firm Zap-Map has shown there were more than 79,000 publicly accessible charge points across the UK at the end of last month. This is an increase of 6,000 since the end of 2024, but just a quarter of the final goal for the next five years.
