The council are proposing to "consolidate" two taxi ranks. The freed up one will become four spaces with charging points. The consultation is here: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/info/38/consultations/1019/consultation_on_taxi_ranks_near_dunstable_high_street However the only...

What's the view on PHEV taxis blocking charge points when BEVs need a charge? I arrived at one of the new free to use PodPoint rapids at a Lidl in Bristol having driven from Southampton and was wanting to make the 100-mile return journey. A Leaf taxi was using the Chademo and a Mercedes PHEV...

I am interested to know if it makes sense financially to drive an EV for a ride-share like Uber or Lyft. Is anyone currently doing this?

I got a chance to look at the TX5 yesterday. Very impressed with the charging facilities. Type 2 AC at 22kW three-phase. plus CCS at 50kW plus Petrol range extender plus optional Chademo at 50kW. I think this is the first EV I've seen can support both CCS and Chademo standards.

According to a press release put out by the London Taxi company, because their new TX5 model can do 22kW AC three-phase charging (and 50kW Chademo), that Source London will be upgrading some of their 'smart' charge points to three-phase. "The existing Source London network offers predominantly...