Space-based solar receives £4.3m funding
The UK Government has announced a share of £4.3 million in funding for universities and technology to develop space-based solar power.
Uber passengers able to track emissions saved
Uber passengers will now be able to track the emissions avoided when taking zero-carbon rides on the ride-sharing app.
West Midlands Gigafactory appoints skills ambassador
West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has announced the appointment of EV recruitment CEO and Founder Steve Doyle as the project’s skills ambassador.
Zest earns B Corp certification
Zest has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to goals outside of shareholder profit.
Openreach partners with Ground Control
Maintenance firm Ground Control will install 8,500 charge points for UK broadband provider Openreach.
Lunaz partners with Buckinghamshire Council
Lunaz has announced the next phase in its fleet electrification partnership with Buckinghamshire Council.
Parkopedia partners with Plugsurfing on software platforms
Parkopedia has partnered with Plugsurfing to integrate its software platforms with Plugsurfing’s Drive API connected into Parkopedia’s in-car Payment Platform for drivers to locate, start, and pay for charging at over 500,000 charge points across Europe and the UK, using Parkopedia data.
Newcastle International Airport and Fastned plan electric forecourt
Newcastle International Airport and Fastned plan electric forecourt.
London Mayor welcomes Volta Trucks hub
All-electric firm Volta Trucks has officially opened its Truck as Service Hub in Tottenham, London.
Compleo opens tender for maintenance partner
Charge point manufacturer Compleo Charging Solutions UK has announced a new tender process to select maintenance partners for its network of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the UK & Ireland.
New UK and US economic partnership could benefit British electric car firms
British electric car firms could be given access to new US green tax credits and subsidies under a new ‘Atlantic Declaration’ agreed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and American President Joe Biden at the White House.
Industry interview: Andy Eastlake, CEO of Zemo Partnership
Ahead of the group’s 20th anniversary, Andy Eastlake – Chief Executive at the Zemo Partnership – reflects on the group’s achievements over the last 20 years and discusses what needs to be done to accelerate the transition to net zero.