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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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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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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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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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Electric vehicle registrations reach new heights in 2022

Posted On: January 9, 2023


The popularity of Battery Electric Vehicles as an alternative to petrol and diesel powered engines continued to grow across the UK and Ireland in…

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EV Talk Rewind: Buying a Used or New Electric Vehicle – what you need to know

Posted On: October 18, 2022


Dr Euan McTurk is joined by panellists Simon Acton (Next Eco Car), Elyse Jacks (Energy Saving Trust), Jim Blair (Arnold Clark) and Aaron Callaghan…

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Survey reveals more drivers likely to purchase an electric vehicle than ever before

Posted On: September 7, 2022


Results published from a recent survey carried out on behalf of the FASTER Project has revealed that 54% of motorists living in the INTERREG…

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Industry News 25th July 2022

Posted On: July 25, 2022


As the Irish Government launches a new office for Zero Emission vehicles (ZEVI), legacy automakers and new industry titans announce plans to scale up…

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Get the most from your EV battery

Posted On: July 15, 2022


It’s important to take care of your EV battery, especially when it is being charged. When properly looked after, EV batteries can last from…

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The direction of travel – electric vehicle registrations break new records in 2022

Posted On: July 4, 2022


Can you believe that we have already reached the half-way point of 2022 – it seems like only yesterday that we were counting the…

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Industry News 20th June 2022

Posted On: June 20, 2022


UK Government announces the end of the plug-in-car grant, development work commences on Northern Ireland’s first dedicated EV hub, 120 new electric buses to…

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