Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

EDP and GreenFlux partner on digital e-mobility

Renewable energy firm EDP Commercial has partnered with GreenFlux to support the growth of its e-mobility services.

Dott aims to double lifespan of e-scooters

Micromobility firm Dott has announced a project to double the lifespan of its vehicles, cutting carbon emissions by nearly 50%.

Volta Trucks secures approval for all-electric vehicle

Electric commercial vehicle firm Volta Trucks has received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.

UK EV production competitiveness “at risk” without action

Britain’s ability to compete as an EV production leader is at risk unless government responds to international competition, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned.

Statkraft explores new shareholders for Mer

Renewable energy firm Statkraft is exploring the option of new shareholders into the ownership structure of its fully-owned electric vehicle (EV) charging operator Mer.

Bath and North Somerset assesses on-street cable charging

Plans for a trial of on-street cable channels for EV charging are due to be considered by Bath & North Somerset Council.

BYD signs deal with Octopus Electric Vehicles

EV manufacturer BYD has signed a deal with Octopus Electric Vehicles to purchase 5000 new energy vehicles for UK customers over the next three years.

ENA: How can the Spring Budget support the delivery of smarter, more innovative electricity networks?

David Boyer, Director of Electricity at the Energy Networks Association, outlines what is required for government to accelerate its decarbonisation of energy plans.

BEVs now one in six of all new registrations

Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show strong plug-in growth and also reveal battery electric vehicle registrations have risen 18.2% in the last month.

West Midlands Gigafactory welcomes Labour plans

The West Midlands Gigafactory joint venture has welcomed Labour’s plan to accelerate electric vehicle manufacturing with a network of gigafactories, including the one planned in the West Midlands.