Transport and energy sectors respond to Labour manifesto
Professionals from the clean transport and energy sectors have given their reaction to Labour’s 2024 general election manifesto.
Polestar expands operations
Polestar has outlined plans to expand its commercial footprint and retail operations, including a new managing director for its UK business.
Drivers prefer manufacturers that support EV sales
A majority of drivers in the UK, France, India and Indonesia want their car brand to support policies to increase EV sales and phase out ICE, according to a new poll.
Osprey to build largest EV charging hub in Scotland
Osprey Charging has announced plans for a new ultra-fast 16-charger hub in Paisley – which when completed will be the largest public ultra-rapid charging hub in Scotland.
Sainsbury’s introduces Nectar points to reward customers for EV charging
Customers using Sainsbury’s ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging service Smart Charge will be able to collect Nectar points, making it the first EV charging service in the UK to offer a national loyalty scheme.
AA Business Services launches its latest yellow paper
With a person killed or seriously injured on the roads every 16 minutes, and a third of these incidents involving someone driving for work, AA Business Services has launched its latest yellow paper on driving safely.
60 years of Stellantis factory celebrated
Stellantis is celebrating 60 years of vehicle manufacturing at its Ellesmere Port plant, marking six decades since the first car rolled off the production line in 1964 and electric vans continue to be built.
Osprey partners with NewRiver REIT
Rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network Osprey Charging has partnered with real estate investment trust NewRiver REIT for its sustainability strategy.
On the move: Jo Kerr to head up InstaVolt’s marketing function
In a round-up of sector appointments, InstaVolt has appointed Jo Kerr as Group Marketing Director, while Lauren Pamma has joined the Board of Directors at EVA England. Jesper Terkelsen joins EV charging platform Monta as the company’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO) while Paul Brennan comes in as new board Chair at EV charge point management software company Fuuse.
Powering up the electric vehicle revolution
For charge point operators and depot managers, one of the biggest hurdles for enabling the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t the cost of the chargers themselves – it’s securing the necessary power to run them. Marianne Costigan, Head of Private Wire at EDF Renewables UK, looks at why getting connected can be the biggest hurdle.
Fresh Volvo EV fleet for The Eden Project
The Eden Project has unveiled its new fleet of pure electric cars from Volvo Car UK, which will support its operations across its Cornwall home and further afield.
Costain and Wales & West Utilities partner on hydrogen
Infrastructure firm Costain has selected Wales & West Utilities for a study exploring how hydrogen refuelling stations can be integrated into the UK’s existing gas network.
