Campaign for Better Transport calls for tax on EVs
The Campaign for Better Transport has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer calling on her to tax zero emission vehicles to make up for the decline in vehicle excise duty and fuel duty.
Charge Gully launches large scale trial
Cross-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Charge Gully is launching a large scale trial across four local authorities in the UK.
‘Hyper speed’ charging station opens
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point provider Project EV has partnered with installation company Helix Renewable Energy Services to install one of the UK’s first ‘hyper-speed’ EV charging solutions. The move follows the Park Garage Group appointing Helix Renewable Energy Services to carry out its first rollout of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at one of […]
Transport + Energy Awards 2023: 3ti
Transport + Energy Awards launched at the Forum last year. 3ti scooped the award for Best Product or New Technology. Ten months on, we talk to Clare Slaven their Head of Marketing about the difference winning made to the business.
Indra’s V2H charging trial reveals ‘negative bills’ for customers
Findings from EV charging manufacturer Indra’s vehicle-to-home (V2H) electric vehicle charger trial has highlighted the critical role of bidirectional charging with solar panels to deliver large-scale cost savings.
Hydrogen power used to charge BEVs in military trial
Zero emissions energy firm GeoPura and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) have completed a landmark hydrogen power trial which saw battery-electric vehicles (BEV) charged with hydrogen power.
World EV Day celebrates fifth anniversary
The lockdown-inspired World EV Day turns five today (9 September) with a large number of organisations taking part in the event across the transport and energy sectors.
BEV market share hits 22.6%
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations rose 10.8% in August with the sector hitting its highest market share since December 2022, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Future Roads Minister reaffirms Government’s commitment to 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars
Future Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has reiterated the Government’s commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.
Good Energy offers EV drivers low off-peak rate
Renewable electricity supplier and energy service provider Good Energy has launched a new electricity tariff for EV drivers, offering one of the lowest off-peak rate available.
Welsh Government opens Smart Local Energy Systems grant scheme
The Welsh Government has unveiled a new grant £10m capital grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems.
InstaVolt introduces off-peak pricing
One of the UK’s largest EV rapid charging network InstaVolt has introduced off-peak pricing to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity.