Multi-million pound investment will drive forward zero emission vehicle technology
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) and the Department for Business and Trade have announced a multi-million-pound package of investment for the automotive industry with dozens of cutting-edge, green vehicle technology projects including ultra-lightweight vehicles, zero emission buses and new battery technology set to benefit.
RAW Charging celebrates largest charging day
Electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint operator RAW Charging had its largest day of charging activity during World EV Day this year.
Local authorities to take control of buses
Local leaders are set to take control of local bus services under new plans unveiled by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh.
Cardiff University launches electric fleet
Cardiff University has launched its new electric vehicle (EV) fleet as part of its strategy towards achieving its net-zero emissions goals.
BEAMA report highlights opportunity and risk
Trade body for energy infrastructure and systems BEAMA has launched its first Market Pulse quarterly report.
National Grid helps develop new 4×4 utility EV
A new fully electric 4×4 utility vehicle is joining National Grid’s transport fleet after a collaborative project with Skoda and vehicle conversion company Strongs.
Portsmouth accelerates charging strategy
Portsmouth City Council has announced plans to more than triple the number of on-street chargepoints over the next three years.
Government ‘must act’ to stabilise used EV market
The UK government should act to avoid further volatility in used electric vehicle (EV) values, which are making the transition more expensive and damaging confidence, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has claimed.
Cheaper EV running costs converting ICE owners
Half of ICE drivers want to shift to electric vehicles (EV) due to the cheaper running costs as they feel the squeeze at the fuel pump, new research has found.
National Grid agrees sale of ESO to government paving way for new National Energy System Operator
National Grid has agreed to sell the Electricity System Operator (ESO) to the government with 1 October set as the launch day of National Energy System Operator – a new independent organisation.
UK Power Networks helps to electrify Arriva bus depot
UK Power Networks has invested £4 million in new power infrastructure to turn Arriva’s Thornton Heath bus fleet green – with the company electrifying 109 buses.
EDF trial will explore how solar customers can power their homes using EV batteries
A new trial looking into how bi-directional charging technology can be optimised to allow customers with solar panels to use the spare capacity in their electric vehicle (EV) batteries to power their homes and earn extra cash has been launched by EDF.