Industry Insight: A positive approach will drive the electric transformation
Daimler Truck UK eConsultancy Manager Ibrahim Kraria shares his thoughts on the need for more public charging infrastructure for electric trucks. Q. The consensus of opinion in the industry seems to be that a significant increase in the UK’s public EV charging network is crucial, to help encourage transport operators make the switch to electric […]
BVRLA warns on ICE phase out date
The UK government needs to put additional support measures in place to ensure its phase out of new ICE vehicle sales can be met by 2030, according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
New charging points at TransPennine station
Four electric vehicle (EV) charging points have been installed at one of TransPennine Express’ (TPE) North Yorkshire stations in Thirsk.
InductEV and EO Charging enter partnership to advance wireless charging for fleets
Two global leaders in fleet electrification – InductEV and EO Charging (EO) – have announced a partnership that will accelerate the adoption of wireless inductive charging.
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.