Used EV market soars
Used battery electric vehicle (BEVs) sales have continued to soar, growing by 81.8% according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Groups call on Transport Minister to adopt RECHARGE UK report recommendations
The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), Zemo Partnership, FairCharge and The Climate Group have jointly signed a letter which calls on Minister for Decarbonisation and Technology The Rt Hon Jesse Norman MP to take forward recommendations set out in RECHARGE UK’s report ‘Charging Forward to 2030’.
More than 1,000 zero emission buses being used in London
There are now more than 1,000 zero emission buses in London – with Transport for London (TfL) on track to have a fully zero-emission fleet by 2034.
New world record set for greatest distance travelled by electric van on single charge
A new world record for the greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge – 311.18 miles (500.8 km) – has been set by Webfleet.
Cambs plans mass charge point installation
Cambridge City Council has turned on the first 15 publicly accessible chargers as it looks to roll out hundreds across the local area.
North East gets new funding for hydrogen transport
A £8m government competition to support hydrogen-powered transport in the North East will assist with lower carbon deliveries and air transport, it has been announced.
Consumers ‘set to phase out petrol and diesel cars before 2030’
The general public are set to stop buying petrol and diesel cars even before the current UK Government 2030 deadline, research has suggested.
Welsh Govt tourist cash used for EV charging
The Welsh Government’s £5m Brilliant Basics Fund to deliver for tourism will include plans to increase EV charge points, Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism Dawn Bowden has confirmed.
Ambulance Service goes zero-emission
The East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has chosen the Škoda Enyaq to provide zero-emission rapid response support across the East Midlands region.
Businesses with on-site charging ‘set to double’
The number of businesses offering on-site electric vehicle (EV) charging is set to double in the next year, according to research from Arval Mobility Observatory.
BP invests £4m in software firm
Energy giant BP has invested £4m into fleet optimisation software firm Dynamon, who provide data analytics and simulation software tools to the transport sector.
Kerbo Charge launches into North East
Self-closing kerbside charging channel Kerbo Charge has announced it is launching into the North East of England with Durham County Council.