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RAC Sign Deal with Original ADS for the Charge Pod System
We are pleased to announce that we have signed a deal with the RAC which means the RAC is the only breakdown assistance company in the UK supplied with our pioneering Charge Pod system. “As a result of the exclusivity agreement the RAC plans to have 200 vans...
Original ADS and RAC have made it to the finals of the Fleet News Awards
The Fleet News Awards offer an unparalleled awards evening that honours and recognises excellence across every part of the fleet sector. After entering the Charge Pod system into the Innovation in Mobility Technology Award, we are very excited to announce that...
RAC are the UK’s #1 breakdown company for electric cars
Sales of full electric cars and of PHEVs each tripled in October 2020 versus the same month in 2019. Combined, they’re now one in seven of all the new cars sold, very similar numbers to diesels. For some brands, these statistics are even higher. Considering the...
Did you catch a glimpse of our Charge Pod system on the BBC programme Dom Digs in: Roadside Assistance
The episode features Dom Littlewood working as a mechanic with roadside assistance company, the RAC, to find out what it takes to help keep the UK’s motorists moving, around the clock, seven days a week. To enable the RAC to deliver this service, it is...
A Smart Charge for the Smart Car
After recently purchasing a new Smart EQ forfour, this RAC customer was yet to have a home EV charger installed. Having had the vehicle for a few weeks, the charge on the car was running very low. Assuming he would be able to reach the static charging station at the...
Charge Pod has been declared the WINNER of the ‘Electronic Product of the Year’ category at the British Engineering Excellence Awards
The British Engineering Excellence Awards have been setting the standard for British engineering design, innovation and excellence for more than a decade now. We are truly delighted to have won the ‘Electronic Product of the Year’ category with our bespoke Charge Pod...
Electric van runs flat
There are many reasons for companies to switch to electric vans. However, electric vans can also have their disadvantages. One of the main concerns with electric vans is range anxiety and range variation. Most vehicle manufacturers state a range of 100 miles, but it...
RAC EV Boost (Charge Pod) and Wireless Trailer Board Feature on ITV Tonight
The Original ADS Charge Pod also known as RAC EV Boost and Wireless Trailer Board feature with the RAC on ITV’s current affairs series, ITV Tonight.This episode named Cars: The End of Petrol and Diesel was created in light of the 2030 target for banning the sale of...
One mile short
This driver had just picked up a hire car and set off on their journey when they realised that the vehicle had very little charge remaining. As a result, they proceeded on to the nearest high powered static charging station. However, the driver was not a regular EV...
No electric car charge cards
After purchasing a brand-new electric car just 2 days ago, this EV driver was yet to obtain the electric car charge cards required to charge electric vehicles but was advised at the dealership that this would not be an issue as most charge points accept credit/debit...