First fridge-bodied eActros launched in UK
Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has partnered with truck body-builder Solomon Commercials to launch Britain’s first fridge-bodied eActros electric truck
Fleet operators invited to trial hydrogen-electric HGV
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) is inviting fleet operators to register expressions of interest in trialling its hydrogen-electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) prior to purchasing.
Logistics UK calls for support to help sector decarbonise
A new report from Logistics UK warns that more action is needed to help the sector decarbonise effectively.
Installation of 7,000 chargepoints by ubitricity
Charge point operator ubitricity has announced that it has successfully installed more than 7,000 EV charge points in the UK.
New char.gy CEO sets 100,000 charger target
On-street charge point operator char.gy’s new CEO John Lewis has set a 100,000 charger target as part of the firm’s next phase of growth.
Government holds first meeting of Net Zero Council
The inaugural meeting of the government’s Net Zero Council has taken place with leaders from banks, energy companies, technology and finance firms coming together with politicians.
FairCharge calls for EV conversion law change
Electric vehicle campaign group FairCharge, alongside EV conversion industry voices, want outdated laws changed to help stimulate a growing new industry that could convert tens of thousands of Internal Combustion Engine cars to fully electric power.
TfL awards first public land EV charging contract
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded Zest a contract to roll out 39 new electric vehicle (EV) charging bays across 24 locations in south and southwest London.
RAC partners with Egg on domestic EV chargers
Automotive services company The RAC has teamed up with clean energy firm Egg on domestic electric vehicle charging.
Believ sees top team change as CEO departs
Electric vehicle charge point operator Believ has seen changes to its top team with CEO Neil Isaacson leaving the company.
Dundee Council opens new EV charging hub
Dundee Council, working in partnership with SWARCO Smart Charging, has opened its fourth public EV charging hub – with an emphasis put on accessibility.
Limiting climate change
Electricity generation and transport are the UK’s two worst offenders when it comes to greenhouse gases, at 21% and 24% of total emissions in 2020. It’s clear that we must target these sectors as a priority in the push to limit climate change. Toddington Harper, CEO of electric vehicle charging infrastructure firm GRIDSERVE, gives his view.
