EV sales continue to surge, research shows
Annual sales of electric vehicles have surged tenfold in the wake of the Covid pandemic, according to research carried out by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS).
Government launches net zero review
The government has launched an independent review into the delivery of net zero climate commitments – with a focus on ensuring the UK’s fight against climate change maximises economic growth, while increasing energy security and affordability for consumers and businesses.
£110m investment will supercharge EV charging rollout
Connected Kerb has secured an investment of up to £110 million from Aviva Investors, allowing the company to press ahead with its plans of delivering 190,000 on-street EV chargers by 2030.
Public rapid EV charging costs continue to rise
The cost to charge an electric vehicle (EV) on a pay-as-you-go basis at a publicly accessible ‘rapid’ charger has increased by 42% – or 18.75p per kilowatt hour – since May to reach an average of 63.29p per kilowatt hour, according to new data released by the RAC.
FairCharge and CPOs call on Treasury to cut VAT on public chargers
FairCharge founder Quentin Willson has warned of “unintended consequences” if the Government fails to cut VAT on public charging.
Chancellor set to speed up delivery of infrastructure projects as part of Growth Plan
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng will outline plans to speed up the delivery of around 100 major infrastructure projects across the transport, energy and digital sectors today (23 September).
TfGM orders 50 electric buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has ordered 50 zero-emission electric buses from manufacturer Alexander Dennis.
Compleo Charging opens new UK headquarters
Compleo Charging Solutions opened its new UK headquarters in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, this week.
Transport + Energy Forum: Speakers announced
Transport + Energy has unveiled the first tranche of speakers booked to appear at its Forum event on 17th November 2022 – with representatives from National Grid, Energy Networks Association, National Highways, The Electric Vehicle Network and XPO Logistics amongst many set to deliver updates.
Closed loop EV charging solution launched
Mobilize Power Solutions – an electric vehicle charging specialist and part of Renault Group – has partnered with Connected Energy to offer customers a solution to locate battery energy storage units at EV charging sites.
Charge Collective project tackling EV charging inequality
Combatting electric vehicle charging inequality is a key focus of the Charge Collective project being led by UK Power Networks.
First fully-electric Volta Zero truck drives off the production line
Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicle has been completed at the company’s contract manufacturing facility in Steyr, Austria.