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.
ev.energy secures funding for growth
Connectivity firm ev.energy has secured $33m in funding to drive electric vehicle (EV) to grid integration in North America and Europe.
Bonnet launches new service
EV charging aggregator firm Bonnet has launched its ‘Alternator’ integration service to provide access to more than 290,000 public chargers.
Transport Committee calls to prioritise essential maintenance
The Transport Committee has called on the government to prioritise maintenance over ‘complex expansion projects’ in its latest report.
Shapps welcomes ‘vitally important’ Osprey chargers
Energy secretary Grant Shapps has welcomed the newly expanded Osprey charging hub in his constituency.
Mer supports AA first response electrification
EV charging firm Mer will support the AA on the electrification of its breakdown vehicles, it has announced.
Electrified vehicles make up over a third of cars produced in UK during first half of year
Electrified vehicles made up over a third of cars produced in the UK in the first half of 2023, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
BT to convert cabinets into EV charging points
BT Group will convert or upgrade its street cabinets into electric vehicle (EV) charging units, after announcing details of a two-year pilot scheme.