World EV Day roundup
Transport + Energy takes a look at some of the industry announcements and initiatives that are being launched to mark World EV Day – including access to servicing, free electric vehicle charging and a new solar-powered charging innovation.
Meet the Transport + Energy Awards Judges: Shamala-Evans Gadgil
Ahead of this year’s Transport + Energy Awards, Transport + Energy will be highlighting each of our Judges. This week, we hear from Shamala Evans-Gadgil, Senior Programme/Project Manager, Coventry City Council.
Paythru report highlights revenue generating opportunities for privately run charging infrastructure
A new report from electric vehicle (EV) payment specialist Paythru entitled ‘You’ve installed EV chargers on your site – now what?’ advises private operators of chargepoints on maximising utilisation, and revenue.
UK’s first EV-only manufacturing plant starts production
The first batch of all-electric vans have rolled off the production line at the Stellantis Ellesmere Port manufacturing facility – marking the start of electric vehicle production at the site.
InstaVolt and Paua join forces to expand rapid charging solutions
Rapid electric vehicle charging network InstaVolt has announced a partnership with Paua – a provider of EV charging solutions to fleets across the UK.
Councils invited to apply for first round of LEVI funding
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced that several local authorities across England can apply for the first round of the Government’s £343 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Capital Fund, with the West Midlands Combined Authority among the authorities eligible to apply this year.
UK’s largest public EV charging hub opens at Birmingham NEC
A new electric vehicle charging hub at Birmingham NEC – which is big enough to charge 180 cars simultaneously – is set to be opened by the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in Birmingham today (Thursday 7 September).
Electric Miles and National Grid provide flexibility
Electric Miles, as part of a commercial initiative with National Grid, is harnessing its network of domestic EV chargers to reduce peak energy demand this winter and keep the system balanced.
FairCharge and RAC set out public charging charter
Electric vehicle (EV) campaign group FairCharge, in partnership with the RAC, have created the UK’s first charter for EV public charging with the aim of improving standards on the UK’s rapidly growing charging network.
Amazon launches first electric cargo bike deliveries in Scotland
Amazon has announced the expansion of its electric cargo bike fleet to Scotland with a new micromobility delivery hub at its Baillieston delivery station in Glasgow.
£19m committed to battery research
The Faraday Institution has announced a £19 million investment in four key battery research projects aimed at delivering beneficial impact for the UK.
Octopus partners with Co Charger
EV specialist Octopus Electric Vehicles has partnered with Co Charger to further the potential of community charging, it has announced.