New electric bus service launched in Leicester
The UK’s longest electric circular bus route has been launched in Leicester.
Over 75 councils register for Cenex’s EV infrastructure service
Local authorities in England can now access reliable, up-to-date information about electric vehicles (EVs) and EV infrastructure which is designed to help them build an effective charge point deployment strategy.
Research: Non-EV drivers could be put off getting an electric car by poor charging experience
New research from mobility payments technology business Paythru has found that as many as 80% of UK drivers may be deterred from driving an electric vehicle (EV) due to poor user experience at the charge point.
OZEV and BEIS to speak at Forum event
Katie Black, the Joint Head of the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and Paul van Heyningen – Deputy Director for Net Zero Electricity Networks at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) – will deliver keynote updates at next month’s Transport + Energy Forum.
Electric Road System identified as fastest way to decarbonise freight sector, study shows
A new study by the Electric Road Consortium shows that a nationwide Electric Road System (ERS) is likely to be the fastest and most efficient way to decarbonise the UK’s freight sector.
Councils invest in charging infrastructure
Shropshire Council has been awarded almost £1 million for new electric vehicle charging points whilst Bracknell Forest Council are installing infrastructure in council-owned car parks around the borough.
Fastned secures €75m strategic investment from Schroders Capital
Charging company Fastned has secured a strategic investment of €75 million in a private placement from Schroders Capital with the funding set to allow the company to expand its European network.
Government must reaffirm commitment to zero-emission car targets
Following reports that zero-emission car targets could be watered down, motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson has called on the UK Government to not go back on commitments that have been made.
UKPN powers up Brixton bus depot
More than 20 electric buses are operating from a South West London bus garage, thanks to a new electricity connection provided by UK Power Networks.
TTF to speak at Transport + Energy Forum
Paula Claytonsmith, policy support advisor to the DfT and Innovate UK funded Transport Technology Forum (TTF), will deliver an update at the Transport + Energy Forum – an event which will bring together key stakeholder groups to discuss the actions that need to be taken to reach net zero.
Volta and Siemens partner to help speed up fleet electrification
Volta Trucks and Siemens will work together to help customers accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification.
North Devon gets EV charging boost
North Devon will benefit from a doubling of electric vehicle (EV) car charging sites thanks to a partnership between the council and Osprey Charging.