Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

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.

Coalition calls for 2035 deadline for zero-emission trucks

Globally recognised brands including Siemens, Maersk, Unilever and PepsiCo want the EU to set a 2035 deadline for zero-emission trucks.

Pod Point to provide EV chargers at McCarthy Stone sites

Pod Point has announced a new three-year partnership with McCarthy Stone to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers on new developments.

InstaVolt doubles number of chargers at Banbury site

EV charging network InstaVolt is doubling the number of chargers available at its hub in Banbury, Oxfordshire.

National Grid and Fully Charged LIVE make Climate Change pledge

Representatives from Fully Charged and National Grid made a Climate Change pledge with a commemorative tree planting at Knowle Park in Surrey.

Companies join forces to electrify last mile delivery

Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 – after the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding.

M&S and bp pulse sign EV charging agreement

Marks & Spencer (M&S) and bp pulse have signed an exclusive agreement to bring high-speed electric vehicle (EV) charge points to the M&S stores across the UK.

Chief Medical Officer calls for further action to tackle air pollution

England’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Professor Chris Whitty has called for the introduction of a number of measures to help further reduce air pollution – including accelerating the electrification of light vehicles and public transport.

StoreDot’s super-quick-charge batteries tested in Israeli lab

Israeli battery maker StoreDot has revealed that its “game changing” technology has been put through its paces by a specialist laboratory in the country.