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.
APC forecast five million more EVs by 2030
The latest quarterly demand report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) highlights an increase in global battery demand forecast to 3306 GWh (gigawatt hours) with five million more battery electric vehicles projected globally by 2030.
Bridgestone offsets carbon footprint of EV Rally
Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has pledged to positively offset the carbon footprint from vehicles participating in the 2023 EV Rally.
Be.EV set to install ultra-rapid EV hub in Manchester
A new state-of-the-art electric vehicle (EV) charging hub is set to go live in Greater Manchester after Sale Water Park struck a £1million deal with EV charging network Be.EV.
Logistics UK calls for progress on decarbonisation
Logistics UK has today (29 June 2023) written to Minister of State for Transport, Jesse Norman MP, to call for the urgent publication of the Low Carbon Fuels (LCFs) strategy.
XPO use HVO for Tour de France
Logistics firm XPO will provide a fleet of 34 trucks for the Tour de France which will be run entirely on biodegradable hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).
UK Power Networks DSO publishes ‘flexibility first’ approach
UK Power Networks has outlined where and when it would like to secure additional electrical capacity in the next five years in its first Distribution Network Options Assessment report.
BMW iX5 hydrogen pilot fleet visits UK
Following four years of development, the BMW iX5 Hydrogen has entered a pilot fleet of less than 100 vehicles as the technology begins to be trialled.