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.
UK car production down but EV output surges to new record
Calls for dedicated framework to drive rapid upscaling of UK battery production and shift to EVs amidst drop in car production.
Funding announced for battery innovation projects
Projects exploring battery recycling, digital twins, new battery materials, and new manufacturing techniques have received funding from the Faraday Battery Challenge – supporting innovation in propulsion battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) in the UK.
AMPECO raises $16m in funding and quadruples revenue year-on-year
AMPECO, an EV charging management platform, has announced that it has raised a total of $16m in venture capital investment after having closed a Series A funding round of $13m led by BMW i Ventures.
EV infrastructure ‘Knowledge Repository’ launched to help councils
The National Electric Vehicle Insight and Strategy (NEVIS) service, developed by low emission transport experts Cenex, now includes a ‘Knowledge Repository’ which will provide local authorities with access to reliable, up-to-date information and guidance about electric vehicles (EVs) and EV Infrastructure (EVI) to inform charge point strategies and support effective deployments.
GRIDSERVE launches fuelService assistance to help disabled drivers at Electric Forecourts
GRIDSERVE is launching its fuelService assistance app at its Electric Forecourts in Norwich and Braintree to help make electric vehicle charging easy and accessible for disabled drivers.