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FASTER Project increases public EV charging provision across Ireland and West Coast of Scotland

Posted On: December 7, 2023


East Border Region Ltd and FASTER Project partners have today announced the completion of a two-year programme of works with the installation and commissioning…

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South West College and CENEX launch electric vehicle strategy toolkit for local authorities

Posted On: November 9, 2023


As part of its continuing work on the FASTER Project, South West College has announced a new partnership with Cenex, the UK’s first Centre…

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Are you planning an electric future? New survey wants to hear your thoughts.

Posted On: October 17, 2023


Motorists and transport users across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland are invited to take part in a survey to analyse evolving…

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Weev appointed to deliver 25 new rapid electric vehicle chargers in the border region as part of the FASTER Project

Posted On: September 13, 2023


Louth County Council and East Border Region Ltd have announced the appointment of Weev to install and operate 25 rapid electric vehicle chargers at…

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South West College to host electric vehicle roadshow in Enniskillen

Posted On: September 11, 2023


Despite sales of new full-battery electric vehicles continuing to rise in Northern Ireland, for some, questions remain about the challenges they may face making…

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EV Talk: The Review – The Mokka E, a compact crossover that packs a punch!

Posted On: August 16, 2023


Motoring journalist and electric vehicle expert, Caroline Kidd takes the Opel/Vauxhall Mokka E for a test drive in the Fermanagh Lakelands to find out…

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Webinar – FASTER in Northern Ireland – A brighter future for vehicle electrification?

Posted On: July 31, 2023


A panel of key stakeholders from across the FASTER Project – from its organisers to electric vehicle drivers – shall discuss the story of…

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Film series to showcase latest electric vehicles and examine charging infrastructure across the border region

Posted On: July 19, 2023


A new series of films commissioned by South West College will showcase the latest electric vehicles available to motorists living in the border region…

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EV Talk: The Review – Is the MG4 the ultimate, affordable electric vehicle?

Posted On: July 19, 2023


The MG4 has been making waves across the globe since being unveiled in 2022. It has gone on to win many awards and customer…

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EV Talk Live coming to Fort William this August

Posted On: July 5, 2023


The FASTER Project in association with ScottishPower will host the first live EV Talk Roadshow at the Nevis Centre in Fort William on Saturday…

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HiTrans and ScottishPower to deliver 24 new rapid electric vehicle chargers for Western Scotland

Posted On: April 14, 2023


An agreement has been reached which will boost the electric vehicle infrastructure across western Scotland through the delivery of 24 new rapid charging stations…

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New webinars helping to remove barriers to EV ownership

Posted On: April 5, 2023


An EU-funded programme set up to help facilitate a sustainable transition to electric vehicle use in Northern Ireland, the border counties of the Republic…

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