EV Summit returns to Oxford
The EV Summit – an event which brings together business leaders and key players working on electric vehicles, energy, information technology and charging infrastructure – will take place at Oxford University’s Saïd Business School from 12-13 December.
Report calls for bidirectional EV charging to be made easier
Power management firm Eaton is calling for bidirectional electric vehicle charging between buildings and the grid to be integrated more quickly into Britain’s electricity supply network because it could enable homeowners to offset the costs of charging their EVs significantly.
Investment will accelerate EV production at Ford
Vehicle manufacturer Ford is investing £125 million in its manufacturing hub in Halewood, Merseyside, as it looks to make the North-West a centre of excellence for electric vehicle (EV) production in Europe.
Loyalty app for EV drivers launched in UK
A new mobile phone app that can help electric vehicle drives reduce the cost of charging is launching in the UK.
Regulator confirms local electricity networks price control for 2023 to 2028
Energy regulator Ofgem has confirmed a five-year investment package for the electricity distribution network companies to help deliver cheaper, cleaner, more reliable local grids at no extra cost to consumers.
Transport + Energy Forum in pictures
The inaugural Transport + Energy Forum brought together a range of different stakeholders including local authorities, central government, the supply chain, vehicle manufacturers, energy networks and trade associations – to discuss the actions that need to be taken to reach net zero.
Zenobē helps to further electrify Newport bus depot
Zenobē, the EV fleet and battery storage specialist, has announced an extension of its working relationship with Newport Transport – installing 16 new charging points which will provide further charging support to its fleet of 32 electric buses.
Report shows that free or subsidised public charging could be deterring private sector investment in Scotland’s EV network
Public sector infrastructure body the Scottish Futures Trust has published a new report which shows that free or subsidised electric vehicle (EV) charging on the public network could be deterring crucial private sector investment that is needed to grow Scotland’s EV network.
Park & Charge Oxfordshire EV network completed
The Park & Charge Oxfordshire electric vehicle (EV) network – installed and operated by Bicester-based specialists EZ-Charge – was declared open at a ceremony this week.
£32m awarded for energy storage projects
More than £32 million government funding has been awarded to UK projects developing innovative energy storage technologies that can help increase the resilience of the UK’s electricity grid while also maximising value for money.
EV Infrastructure Hub set up to help councils
A new, independent online resource to guide local authorities through the strategy, deployment, funding and procurement, site selection and maintenance of electric vehicle (EV) charge point infrastructure has been launched.
Europe’s biggest lithium plant gets planning approval
Tees Valley Lithium (TVL) has received full planning permission from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council to construct the UK’s first major lithium hydroxide refinery – which will help meet the demand for the switch to electric vehicles within Europe.