TTF to support local authorities rolling out public EV charging networks
The Transport Technology Forum (TTF) has set up a new Working Group to help local councils tackle the challenges around delivering charging networks for the anticipated huge growth in electric vehicles (EVs).
EVBox Group, Bridgestone and TSG partner to enhance EV charging infrastructure
Bridgestone is joining forces with EVBox Group and TSG to install 3,500 charging ports across Bridgestone’s European retail and service network in the next five years.
Welsh government funds £1m electric bike pilot scheme
An electric bike pilot scheme that has received more than £1m of funding from the Welsh Government is already helping local residents to swap their car for a bike in communities across Wales.
Volta Trucks confirms Volta Zero to be manufactured in Austria
Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicles will be manufactured in Steyr, Austria, by Steyr Automotive, formerly MAN Truck and Bus Austria.
UKPN battery energy storage facility connects to network
One of the biggest battery energy storage facilities in the UK has been connected to the electricity network in Burgess Hill to support renewable energy.
Paua partners with Fastned to make EV charging simpler for fleets
Paua has announced that Fastned has agreed to establish a partnership in the UK with Paua. The partnership with Fastned is part of Paua’s electric fuel card solution making public EV charging simpler for fleets.
Wales & West Utilities gets go-ahead to inject hydrogen to grid in Swindon
Wales & West Utilities has received the green light from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to inject gas containing up to 1% hydrogen into its gas network in Swindon, the first time that they have permitted natural gas with an elevated hydrogen level to be used in the national network.
SWARCO Smart Charging makes senior hire to lead Petrol Forecourt proposition
SWARCO Smart Charging, the nationwide EV infrastructure business, is continuing its investment in key sector expertise with the appointment of David Holder to lead its Petrol Forecourt proposition and manage its Motor Fuel Group (MFG) relationship throughout the UK.
Lancashire County Council to spend £3m on electric cars and charging points
Lancashire County Council is set to spend £3m on a fleet of new electric vehicles and charging points.
SMMT: Electrified vehicle demand surges in August
Demand for the latest battery electric (BEV), hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles has surged, up 32.2%, 45.7% and 72.1% respectively, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Greening Asia’s transport industry projected to cost £9 trillion
New research from ING’s macroeconomics team calculates the mountain to climb to achieve Asia’s race to net-zero.
Tesla plans to release £20k EV in 2023 possibly with no steering wheel
Elon Musk has told Tesla employees that the automaker is aiming to release its previously announced $25,000 (approx £18-20k) electric car in 2023. Musk also suggested it might not even be equipped with a steering wheel.
