European Commission sets 2030 zero-emissions target for new buses
The European Commission has proposed a 2030 zero-emissions target for new city buses and 90% emissions reductions for new trucks by 2040.
XPO converting company cars to electric
Freight and logistics firm XPO has achieved a key step in the conversion of its company-owned cars to fully electric vehicles (EVs) or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).
Largest EV charging hub in Wales opens
Leading electric vehicle charging infrastructure business SWARCO Smart Charging has supported Denbighshire County Council in the roll out of a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Rhyl that features a mix of rapid 50kw and 7kw chargers.
Bonnet joins forces with FM Conway to add 2,000 SureCharge locations to its network
Bonnet, the largest independent electric vehicle charging aggregator in Europe, has announced that FM Conway’s electric vehicle charging network, SureCharge, who operate over 2,000 chargers across the UK, is now available on its app.
National Highways adds new EVs to fleet
National Highways has added 307 zero-emission and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to its fleet.
Shapps to head up newly created Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
The UK Government has today (7 February) created four new departments – with Grant Shapps appointed to head up the newly formed Department for Energy Security and Net Zero which is being tasked with securing the country’s long-term energy supply, bringing down bills and halving inflation.
MFG to invest £50m in EV charging hubs in 2023
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the market leading independent forecourt operator with over 900 sites across Great Britain, is set to invest £50 million in electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in 2023.
Britishvolt set to be bought by Australian company
Australian firm Recharge Industries has been named as the preferred bidder for battery firm Britishvolt, which collapsed into administration last month.
Nissan unveil adventure-ready Ariya for Pole-to-Pole expedition
The Pole to Pole expedition team and Nissan have today (1st February 2023) unveiled an adventure-ready version of the new Ariya electric SUV – an all-electric vehicle which will take British adventurer Chris Ramsey and his wife Julie from the magnetic North Pole to the South Pole – a 27,000km trip.
Fleet drivers face waiting game for EVs
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming the go-to option for those making fleet vehicle purchasing decisions, with nearly all (98 per cent) willing to pay extra to lease one despite long waiting lists, according to Churchill Expert.
Industry calls for clear EV policy following Britishvolt demise
Leading figures across the EV sector have called on the government to highlight the benefits of EVs and to make improved affordability a key factor.
Welsh minister opens new Clenergy EV offices
Welsh Minister for the Economy, Vaughan Gething, has opened Clenergy EV’s new offices as the firm accelerates its growth.