Fastned opens 15th EV charging station in UK
European rapid charging company Fastned has opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging station in St Albans – which is the company’s 15th in the UK.
Zest invests in Norwich charging facility
EV charging network Zest has invested in a new electric vehicle (EV) charging facility in Norwich at one of the region’s largest shopping centres,Chantry Place.
First GRIDSERVE Electric Retail Hub opens in Swindon
GRIDSERVE and garden centre chain Dobbies have announced the first Electric Retail Hub at the firm’s Swindon store.
Nottingham concludes electric van trial
Nottingham City Council has concluded its two-year electric van trial with some 79 businesses planning to take on 158 electric or hybrid vehicles.
Met Office data portal to assist transport and energy users
A new data portal has been opened by the Met Office to assist government, transport and energy users to respond to climate change.
UK charge points rise 70% in a year
There is now one publicly accessible charge point for every 11.2 battery-electric vehicle (BEV) in the UK, according to new figures.
GRIDSERVE “picks up the pace”, CEO tells forum
GRIDSERVE’s CEO, Toddington Harper, has made a keynote speech at this year’s Climate Innovation Forum in London, explaining the firm’s progress to date.
Go-Ahead launch fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses
Bus operator Go-Ahead Group has launched a fleet of hydrogen fuel cell buses to carry passengers on routes in the Gatwick Airport, Crawley and Horley area.
Opcharge secures multi-million funding
Dutch firm Opcharge has secured a €32 million investment which it hopes the funding, from IBS Capital Allies Corporate Finance, will allow it to expand its network of stations at both a national and international level.
BEVs added to AA vehicle fleet
A dozen battery-electric vehicles (BEV) have been added by the AA to its 2,500 vans which provide operational roadside service.
Imerys acquires 80% of British Lithium
Global mineral solutions firm Imerys has purchased an 80% stake in British Lithium in a deal which sees Imerys’ expertise in mining, infrastructure, R&D, and lithium mineral resources, combine with British Lithium’s bespoke technology and lithium pilot plant, which recently produced battery-grade lithium carbonate.
Bonnet partners with ubitricity
Ev charging app Bonnet has partnered with charging network ubitricity, adding 7,000 new locations.