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Hot Off the Press! ⚡ Multi-Million Pound Funding Powers Connekt & Rolec’s Mission A new multi-million pound funding partnership between Connekt EV Charging and Rolec is set to transform the UK’s destination charging landscape – tackling one of the most underserved areas of the EV market. With less than 1% of the UK’s 70,000 potential sites currently offering public charging, the two companies are removing financial barriers, accelerating rollout, and giving businesses the confidence to implement electrification. The exciting highlights: 💷 Multi-million-pound backing from Growth Fund 1 🏨 Focus on hotels, universities, marinas, leisure sites and more 🤝 Rolec brings UK manufacturing and technical expertise, a national installer network 🤝 Connekt provides flexible funding, sector knowledge, and hands-on support 🔌 Early installs already underway with multiple more sites committed Johnny Manning, Founder & Director at Connekt: 'At Connekt, we see a real synergy with Rolec. Over the past few years, we’ve been building the foundations of a leading charge point operator, while Rolec has emerged as a true market leader. What sets this partnership apart is the trust and alignment between our teams—we’re bringing something unique to the market with our funded solutions, giving Rolec clients a commercially viable and future-proof way to unlock EV charging infrastructure.' Darren North, National Sales Manager at Rolec: 'We are thrilled to be partnering with such a forward-thinking company to roll out EV infrastructure across the UK. By working closely with the Connekt team, we can bring our combined expertise to a sector with immense potential. We will utilise our full range of commercial EV solutions to meet the variety of needs in the destination charging sector and provide options to fit the entire spectrum of charging speeds and space requirements.' 🚀 Let's go team! Powering the future, together. 🚀 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eep9trw7 Frankie Mellon, Lewis Gray, Scott McCulloch,⚡️Conor Charnley

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Nissan’s not just building electric vehicles, it’s building the ecosystem around them. The UK’s first shared charging hub for electric trucks is now live in Sunderland, setting a new standard for sustainable logistics and showing what a fully electric supply chain can look like in practice.  Discover more in the link : https://lnkd.in/g3NRUy-6

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Travis Perkins plc posts 2.1% decline in Group revenue driven primarily by operational challenges in the early part of the year; Toolstation revenue up by 2.7% (£418m); trend of improving performance in the Merchanting businesses post significant leadership and technology changes https://lnkd.in/eREJPzVm #buildersmerchants #building #buildingsupplies #buildingmaterials #homeimprovement

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#MondayMotivation - 𝗕𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗠’𝘀 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 🌍 Greater Manchester is accelerating its clean energy future and your business could help drive it forward. The 𝗚𝗠 𝗛𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 is a unique opportunity for engineering, manufacturing, clean tech, and all other SMEs to join a pioneering cohort shaping the UK’s hydrogen cluster. 🤝 In partnership with Bosch, The Manchester Metropolitan University and Green Economy, this commercially focused initiative is seeking 𝟭𝟬 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 with capabilities relevant to hydrogen and aligned with Bosch’s broader operations. 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿? 🔹Collaborate with Bosch, a global leader in hydrogen technology 🔸Visit Bosch’s facilities in Germany to explore their cutting-edge electrolyser systems 🔹Access expert insight from MMU’s Fuel Cell Innovation Centre 🔸Get tailored support from GM Business Growth Hub and Green Economy 🔹Stay open to wider partnerships — participation is non-exclusive! 📅 Express your interest by 𝟮𝟯 𝗢𝗰𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱: 👉 https://lnkd.in/evtBage3 #HydrogenInnovation #SupplyChain #NetZero Manchester Fuel Cell Innovation Centre Bosch Hydrogen Energy Christopher Manka Amer Gaffar FRSA Chris Lake Vicky Wilding Anne Campion Yvonne Grady

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Accelerating the UK's EV revolution ⚡ Guy Bartlett, CEO of Believ, a joint venture between Liberty Global and Zouk Capital LLP, explains why the company’s latest round of funding will boost access to infrastructure where drivers need it most and encourage more people to make the switch to electric cars. 🚗 Read the full blog here: http://liberty.gl/4mN1ivU

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September sets a new record for the most EVs registered in a month! ⚡🚗 As reported by the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures, September 2025 was the best month on record for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and accounted for more than one in five new registered cars. It’s a clear sign that the UK’s shift to cleaner, more sustainable transport is gaining real momentum with all 'electrified' vehicles (including hybrids) making up more than half of all new cars registered. Read more below from Green Car Guide, featuring comments from our very own Melanie Lane. She attributes the boost in EV sales to the early success of the Electric Car Grant while also recognising the UK's progress in improving EV infrastructure and industry efforts to provide affordable and convenient charging. ➡️ Link here: https://lnkd.in/egVXFZDS

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🔋 If you are at the Cenex Expo next week, 3rd September, our Head of Strategy Anna Wise will be part of the "Powering Up Britain - Unlocking the Future of Battery Manufacturing" panel hosted by the Department for Business and Trade. 🇬🇧 As the UK accelerates towards net zero, battery manufacturing is becoming a cornerstone of our industrial strategy. The panel members will share insights on how innovative battery technologies are reshaping Britain's energy landscape and driving our transition to a cleaner, more sustainable future. 👩‍🏫 Together with other industry experts, Anna will be providing valuable perspectives on: ⚡ Advanced battery manufacturing processes ⚡ The role of UK innovation in global battery supply chains ⚡ Future opportunities in the battery sector #BatteryManufacturing #CleanEnergy #NetZero #Innovation #UKManufacturing #Sustainability #EnergyStorage #Nyobolt #CenexLCV

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🚘 The AA’s first UK EV Readiness Index scores just 47.5/100, indicating that barriers remain for mass adoption. Research like this is vital. To accelerate the transition, we need to be honest about the real barriers drivers face. By listening to what matters most, the whole sector can drive solutions where they’ll have the most impact. From a survey of nearly 15,000 drivers, the top asks were clear: ⚡Grants or VAT relief on used EVs ⚡Interest-free loans for the second-hand market ⚡Lower VAT on on-street charging ⚡Faster roll-out and clearer signage for charge points ⚡Better information on battery health and resale value The findings highlight that the journey to mass adoption is about affordability, availability, and confidence, especially in the used car market where many drivers are buying. 💡 There’s still meaningful distance to cover to make EVs viable for all UK drivers, but by addressing cost barriers, scaling on-street infrastructure, and giving drivers better information, we can help shift EVs from early adoption to the everyday norm. #TheAA #EVReadiness #EVAdoption The AA - Business Services

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