King’s Speech outlines transport and energy plans
Transport and energy bills took centre stage in the King’s Speech as the new Labour administration looks to build on its manifesto commitments to the sectors.
EDF and Octopus Energy launch Electrify Britain campaign
EDF and Octopus Energy have joined forces to launch Electrify Britain – a campaign organisation dedicated to significantly reducing energy bills, reducing climate emissions and driving economic growth through replacing gas, diesel and petrol with widespread electrification.
bp pulse opens first EV charging hub at M&S store
BP pulse has announced that it has opened its first electric vehicle charging hub as part of its exclusive agreement to roll out EV charging at M&S stores across the UK.
New regional transport strategy launched
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay – setting out a number of objectives including the introduction of affordable zero-emission transport through a reliable electric vehicle charging network and alternative fuel choices for road freight and buses.
Electric refuse vehicle trial hailed a success
VEV has revealed the results of a successful eight-week pilot of electric refuse / recycling collection vehicles (RCVs) with two councils in Hampshire – with a significant reduction in noise pollution and 8,898kg in emissions savings being achieved.
