Volta Trucks and Sibros to deliver connected systems to commercial vehicle fleets
Volta Trucks has announced that Sibros, a pioneer of deep Over-the-Air (OTA) connected vehicle systems, will provide Sibros’ connected software-based solutions for the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle created specifically for city centre freight distribution.
Large rise in eScooter usage as workers return to offices
Micro-mobility company, Dott, has reported a surge in demand for eScooters, as workers return to their offices after the summer holidays.
EV trial takes a step towards accurately predicting battery lifespan
A world-first, real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving battery analytics specialist, Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, has brought closer the ability to accurately predict EV battery lifespan.
Logistics UK: Freeze fuel duty forever to help shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles
Business group, Logistics UK, is calling on the government to freeze fuel duty forever to help the sector make the shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles on the road to Net Zero.
GRIDSERVE Electric Highway joins Zap-Map live data network
GRIDSERVE Electric Highway charging stations are now visible on Zap-Map’s live data network.
New National Electrification Skills Framework and Forum launched
A new skills framework which will enable workforces to meet the challenges of the electric revolution and put the UK in a position as a world leader has been created by WMG – University of Warwick, The Faraday Institution and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
Stourton fully solar-powered park and ride officially opens
The UK’s first fully solar-powered park and ride site is served by a fleet of zero-emission electric buses that operate shuttle services to and from Leeds city every 10 minutes.
SMMT report: Record year for carbon reduction despite slow economic progress
The past year has seen the UK automotive industry hit hard by the pandemic with automotive sector turnover down by -24.6%.
Plymouth to host UK’s first charging network for electric maritime vessels
Plymouth is set to become the first city in the UK to install a network of shore-side charging facilities for its expanding fleet of electric maritime vessels.
Electric vans help power Scottish Water’s zero emissions targets
A new fleet of electric vans will take to the road to help Scotland’s water and waste water services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
REA report finds UK is in danger of not meeting decarbonisation targets
Urgent action is needed to increase grid flexibility otherwise the UK will risk missing its decarbonisation targets, according to the findings of a report carried out by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
Royal Mail adds Micro Electric Vehicles to its fleet
Royal Mail will trial two types of Micro Electric Vehicles (MEVs) for letter and small parcel deliveries.
