Meeting the demand for charging

Susannah Grice, Manager at AFRY Management Consulting, discusses the roll out and utilisation of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK.
Report predicts EV and battery production potential

The Faraday Institution predicts that by 2030, the UK will need the equivalent of six gigafactories (large, high volume battery manufacturing facilities) each producing 20 GWh per year of batteries.
Data from Geotab highlights how EV batteries can last over 20 years

Geotab has released new data that indicates electric vehicle (EV) batteries will now last 20 years or more.
FedEx switches from diesel to HVO on linehaul trucks

Federal Express Corporation, the world’s largest express transportation company, has announced its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites.
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.

