UK Power Networks launches first DSO

UK Power Networks has launched the nation’s first ever independent Distribution System Operator (DSO) – which will ensure that sufficient electricity capacity exists across London, the East and South East to support the anticipated uptake of electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps and renewables generation.
InstaVolt chosen as Waypoint’s EV charging provider

Leading electric vehicle charge point network, InstaVolt, and property asset manager, Waypoint Asset Management, have entered into a partnership to install rapid EV chargers across their client’s sites, situated on key routes across the UK.
US EV companies need vision for the road ahead

Aatish Patel is the President and Co-founder of XCharge North America. Here, he delves into recent federal procedures implemented by the Biden administration for EV adoption and how technology can benefit the infrastructure and consumers for the long-term integration of EV solutions in the US.
Hackney launches new climate action plan

A new climate action plan has been adopted by the London Borough of Hackney at its cabinet meeting, including plans for reducing the emissions of transport and improving air quality.
Zemo Partnership reveals 20th Anniversary Conference details

Plans for Zemo Partnership’s 20th Anniversary Conference, for which Transport+Energy is a media partner, have been shared.
Action needed on ‘gender gap’ in EV market

Women are buying less electric vehicles than men due to mistargeted marketing and knowledge of purchasing, according to a new report.
Volvo receives record order for 1,000 electric trucks

Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to building solution provider Holcim.
CCC: Net zero offers ‘levelling-up’ opportunity

Electric battery manufacturing and the transition from the use of fossil fuels to low-carbon methods offers a ‘levelling up’ opportunity, the Climate Change Committee has said.
EV Rally interview: Lex Autolease

Transport + Energy are the Official Digital Media Partner for this year’s EV Rally. In the lead up to the event, Editorial Director Alec Peachey is catching up with a number of the participating teams. This week, he speaks to Chris Chandler, Principal Consultant at Lex Autolease.
UK fleet operators call for ambitious ZEV mandate

Leading UK businesses, including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail, have called on the government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) as we approach 2030 and the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars.
Osprey opens largest EV charging hub in South West

Osprey Charging has opened the largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in the South West – a 16-bay dedicated EV re-charging location at Salmon’s Leap, Buckfastleigh which is the company’s first land acquisition.
Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses

Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has launched its new electric vehicle charging solution for businesses, which is says will unlock a cutting-edge and seamless electric EV public charging experience for even more people.