BEV market share hits 22.6%
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations rose 10.8% in August with the sector hitting its highest market share since December 2022, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Future Roads Minister reaffirms Government’s commitment to 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars
Future Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has reiterated the Government’s commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030.
Good Energy offers EV drivers low off-peak rate
Renewable electricity supplier and energy service provider Good Energy has launched a new electricity tariff for EV drivers, offering one of the lowest off-peak rate available.
Welsh Government opens Smart Local Energy Systems grant scheme
The Welsh Government has unveiled a new grant £10m capital grant scheme to support the development of Smart Local Energy Systems.
InstaVolt introduces off-peak pricing
One of the UK’s largest EV rapid charging network InstaVolt has introduced off-peak pricing to encourage motorists to take advantage of cheaper electricity.
Dublin Express moves to HVO
Dublin Express has become the first passenger transport operator in Ireland to transition its fleet of coaches from diesel to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO).
UK’s EV infrastructure targets ‘need to be more precise’
The UK’s current electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) targets are too wide in scope and should be based on more detailed, precise metrics to ensure a true reflection of progress in regions across the country.
Cormac enters charity partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust
Leading civil engineering, highway, and environmental services provider Cormac has formed a charity partnership with Cornwall Wildlife Trust. This collaboration emphasises the strong alignment between Cormac’s activities and the Trust’s mission to conserve Cornwall’s natural ecosystems and wildlife.
More home charging solutions needed to accelerate EV adoption, survey finds
More than half of adults in households without a driveway would be likely to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) if they had access to home charging solutions, according to a survey carried out on behalf of Trojan Energy.
Polestar develops sales model
Polestar is developing its sales model and retail footprint as the firm grows to more than 30,000 cars on UK roads.
Transport + Energy Awards 2023: Osprey Charging Network
Transport + Energy Awards launched at the Forum last year. Osprey Charging Network scooped the award for Best EV Charging Network. Ten months on, we talk to Greer Fyfe their Senior Marketing Manager about the difference winning made to the business.
Zemo Partnership publishes guidance for net zero transport
Zemo Partnership has published guidance for the new UK government on delivering a greener, net zero transport future.