EV Rally interview: Lex Autolease
Transport + Energy are the Official Digital Media Partner for this year’s EV Rally. In the lead up to the event, Editorial Director Alec Peachey is catching up with a number of the participating teams. This week, he speaks to Chris Chandler, Principal Consultant at Lex Autolease.
UK fleet operators call for ambitious ZEV mandate
Leading UK businesses, including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail, have called on the government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) as we approach 2030 and the phase-out of petrol and diesel cars.
Osprey opens largest EV charging hub in South West
Osprey Charging has opened the largest ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in the South West – a 16-bay dedicated EV re-charging location at Salmon’s Leap, Buckfastleigh which is the company’s first land acquisition.
Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse has launched its new electric vehicle charging solution for businesses, which is says will unlock a cutting-edge and seamless electric EV public charging experience for even more people.
Foundations laid for ammonia to hydrogen project
The foundations have been laid at a green ammonia to hydrogen demonstrator site at Tyseley Energy Park (TEP), developed by the Ammogen Consortium.
Veolia acquires new electric fleet for Wembley Stadium
Wembley Stadium has worked with Veolia to introduce a fleet of new electric and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) powered vehicles to clean up the stadium post-events.
National Highways outlines sustainability strategy
National Highways has released plans to deliver a more sustainable road network to “protect and enhance the environment” over the next three decades.
Munro Vehicles launches second model
Manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, Munro Vehicles has launched its second model, the Mk_1 Pick-up at Fully Charged Live North.
Jaguar Land Rover clarifies gigafactory reports
Manufacturer Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has put out a statement stating it is not due to operate its own battery gigafactory and instead will be an ‘anchor customer.’
GRIDSERVE question motorway charging progress report
New research has suggested the government will not hit its target of six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points at a motorway service area in England by the end of 2023 – but Gridserve has said it will hit its target for its areas.
Ford calls for solution to potential EV tariffs
The British Ford chair has called on the UK and EU to continue current trading requirements until 2027 to allow for the battery supply chain to develop in Europe.
Conrad Energy puts energy storage site online
Conrad Energy has announced the full energisation of its 25MW 50MWh battery energy storage site (BESS) in Bispham, Blackpool.