New skills framework reaches milestone
The Electrification Skills Network (ESN), which is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and delivered by Coventry University, is weeks away from launching the UK’s first-ever Framework for a sector that has the potential to create more than 100,000 jobs by 2025.
EZ-Charge trials Charge Saint’s solution to blocked EV charging bays
Charge point operator (CPO) EZ-Charge is trialling a new solution to electric vehicle (EV) charging bay blocking incidents which has been launched by Charge Saint.
ScottishPower and Devon CC power up one million EV miles
Devon County Council has announced a significant milestone in its shift towards an electric future as its network of electric vehicle chargers provided by ScottishPower have powered over one million miles of EV travel in under two years.
First Bus creates three net zero depots
First Bus has announced three net zero depots following the full electrification of its commercial bus fleets in York, Leicester and Norwich.
Formula 1 partners with Aggreko
Formula 1 has announced a multi-year partnership with temporary power solutions firm Aggreko as it powers towards its net zero by 2030 goal.
Michael Lohscheller to take over leadership of Polestar
Michael Lohscheller has been appointed as the new CEO of electric vehicle car maker Polestar – and will take charge from 1 October 2024 following the resignation of Thomas Ingenlath.
Vauxhall study shows more on-street charging needed
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by Vauxhall has found 56.5% of local authorities still do not have a published on-street residential charging strategy in place.
Tanni Grey-Thompson calls for disabled drivers to be included in transition to electric driving
One of Britain’s greatest Paralympic athletes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE has backed calls for all public electric vehicle (EV) charging sites to have accessible charging mandated.
AffinityEV announces partnership with Qmerit
Irish-based technology company AffinityEV has announced a multi-year partnership with EV charging and energy solutions firm Qmerit.
Tarmac reports sustainability successes
Building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac has published its annual sustainability report for 2023.
National Express trials electric bus in Coventry
National Express Coventry is trialling a fully electric Volvo BZL Electric demonstrator which is operating across a number of services in the city centre.
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs
Canada has said it will impose a 100% tariff on imports of China-made electric vehicles (EV) following similar moves from both the US government and the European Union.
