‘Dithering’ on zero emission mandate puts £6bn investment at risk
The “dither and delay” tactics of the government on the 2024 zero emission mandate could risk millions in investment, European clean transport NGO, Transport & Environment, has said.
Construction logistics: how do we scale up for net zero?
Ben Garner, low carbon logistics lead at Tarmac, explains the company’s journey to net-zero.
Allye reveals more details of battery system
Clean tech firm Allye has revealed more technical details about its ‘energy-storage-as-a-service’ product the Max, as completes the first prototype in just four months.
IMI call for EV skills regardless of 2030 deadline
CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Steve Nash has urged the automotive sector to keep its eye on the ball for EV training, regardless of a potential move of the 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles.
Hydrogen firm HVS unveils five-point plan
Zero-emission commercial vehicle firm HVS (Hydrogen Vehicle Systems) has revealed a five-point plan outlining the key steps for the adoption of hydrogen-powered HGVs and the transition to a hydrogen economy.
ChargeUK calls on Prime Minister to stand firm on transition to EVs
ChargeUK, a trade body which represents the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, has today (1 August) written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to ‘stand firm’ on the transition to electric vehicles.
Electric drone deliveries being carried out in Orkney
Electric drone deliveries are being carried out in Orkney thanks to a partnership between Royal Mail and Skyports Drone Services.
Octopus launches second-hand leasing offer
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched a second hand leasing offering for electric cars in order to make the switch to electric even cheaper.
Arup wins Live Labs contract
Arup has been awarded the £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme, a five year contract to provide monitoring and evaluation services.
Sector responds to oil and gas announcement
Author of the net zero review, Chris Skidmore MP, and other leading sector voices, have spoken out after the government announced plans to sign-off on new oil and gas licences to improve energy security.
ULEZ debate continues as firms show progress
The battle over the expansion of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has continued with the High Court ruling it can go ahead and government’s mixed messaging described as “astonishing”.
FairCharge call for Sunak statement on 2030 target
FairCharge would like to see an official, legally binding, statement from Rishi Sunak, so there is “no room for doubt nor misinterpretation” on the 2030 ICE sales ban.