UK announces new package of climate support at COP27
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will cement the UK’s COP legacy with a series of announcements on energy transition, climate financing and forest and nature preservation, as he hands over the baton to Egypt at COP27 today (Monday 7 November).
EV charging partnership between First Bus and DPD
First Bus is helping UK delivery company, DPD, to carry out more green journeys in Glasgow after providing access to its electric charging infrastructure.
Council set to switch fleet of vehicles to electric
Wakefield Council look set to replace their petrol and diesel cars and vans with electric vehicles (EVs).
Fastned and MFG EV Power rated best EV charging networks
Fastned and MFG EV Power jointly topped Zap-Map’s annual public electric vehicle (EV) charging network satisfaction rankings.
Britishvolt secures short-term funding
Battery firm Britishvolt has secured short-term funding and provided an update to stakeholders on its current position.
Second Energy Superhub being built in Coventry
EDF Renewables UK has started construction of a new 50 MW / 100 MWh battery site at Energy Superhub Coventry, which will support the decarbonisation of both energy and transport across the UK.
Delivering a net zero energy system with transport in mind
Carolina Tortora, Head of Digital Transformation and Innovation Strategy at National Grid ESO, highlights the work being done to deliver a Virtual Energy System (VirtualES) and the role of the transport sector in supporting the route to net zero.
Research highlights next step towards networks’ green gas readiness
Following extensive research, gas networks have confirmed that it is possible to blend hydrogen into the existing gas network, replacing up to 20% by volume of the natural gas in the system.
Transport + Energy Forum: Still time to register
There’s still time to register for the inaugural 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.
EV drivers could be taxed within three years
Plans being considered by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt for the Autumn Statement could see electric car and van owners having to pay road tax in less than three years, according to a report in the Daily Telegraph.
SSE Energy Solutions signs up Paua as first roaming network partner
SSE Energy Solutions has agreed a deal with leading electric vehicle (EV) fleet fuel card innovators, Paua, to enable their customers to use SSE’s expanding EV charging network.
JustPark and Zap-Map partnership allows drivers to share home chargers
JustCharge, the community electric vehicle (EV) charging network from JustPark, has gone live with a brand new partnership with Zap-Map – allowing users of the charge point mapping service to find and book home chargers through the app.
