UKPN helps speed up provision of EV charge points at forecourts
UK Power Networks has worked with the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) to speed up the provision of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points at a number of different petrol stations.
Nissan Leaf powers Christmas lights at Sunderland plant
A Nissan LEAF is providing the power for the car manufacturer’s Christmas lights at its Sunderland plant as the company marks production of 250,000 of the electric vehicles in the UK.
Council launches anti-engine idling campaign
A new campaign launched by Portsmouth City Council highlights how a single minute of a car’s engine idling releases 150 balloons worth of harmful emissions into the air.
Research will identify EV repair and insurance pain points
Risk intelligence specialist Thatcham Research will lead a funded project focused on electric vehicle (EV) collision repair and salvage processes and their impact on insurance claims and their associated costs.
AMPECO partners with Electric Miles to unlock energy flexibility opportunities
Electric vehicle charging management software provider AMPECO has announced a new partnership with Electric Miles, a UK EV smart charging software developer and energy assets aggregator.
National Grid trialling new technology designed to improve grid resilience
National Grid is using satellite imagery and data analytics to help boost the resilience of energy networks against the impacts of climate change.
Market traders encouraged to make switch to electric
Ford Pro is helping market traders in Electric Avenue make the switch to electric by loaning them an E-Transit van.
Forum Focus: Graeme Cooper, National Grid
Transport + Energy speaks to Graeme Cooper, Head of Future Markets at National Grid.
Collaboration and networking at Transport + Energy Forum praised as 2023 date announced
Following the success of last month’s Transport + Energy Forum, the date for the next event has been announced – Thursday 16th November 2023 at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.
Swarco and Monta join forces to meet new UK charging regulations
New charging regulations have resulted in a partnership between electric vehicle software company Monta and infrastructure provider Swarco – with the companies joining forces to create a secure EV charging solution.
Auto Trader report shows demand for EVs has dropped for first time since pandemic
Appetite among drivers for electric vehicles (EVs) is waning amid rising living costs and surging energy prices, according to research carried out by Auto Trader.
Siemens and Osprey join forces to deliver EV charging
Siemens and Osprey Charging will accelerate the delivery of public electric vehicle charging sites across the UK after entering into a new partnership.