HGVzero to give update at Forum event

HGVZero – a cross-industry action group featuring some of Europe’s largest shippers and hauliers including Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Tesco, XPO Logistics, Eddie Stobart and DPDgroup – will deliver a session entitled ‘Leading the decarbonisation of HGVs in Europe’ at this year’s Transport + Energy Forum event.
EY study highlights countries electric vehicle readiness

EY’s annual electric vehicle (EV) Country Readiness Report shows that consumer demand continues to grow with the UK ranked 5th out of the top 14 markets.
New EV infrastructure business launched

Macquarie Asset Management’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has launched a new electric vehicle infrastructure business for operators of electric commercial vehicles.
APC issues supply warning over future lithium availability for EV batteries

The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) has warned that larger OEMs must secure long-term binding lithium supply contracts if they are to meet projected 2030 demand for electric vehicles.
SMMT figures show EVs made up 14.5% share of new car sales in August

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) made up a 14.5% market share of new car registrations in August, according to statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Trojan Energy secures £9m funding from Scottish bank

Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Trojan Energy will expand their operations and workforce after securing £9 million backing from the Scottish National Investment Bank.
New solar tree will power EVs

A new ‘solar tree’ which will power rapid electric vehicle charging points at homes, businesses and commercial car parks is being launched in the UK.
Study shows EV adoption has increased 291% over last two years

New research from Experian, in partnership with Zap-Map, shows that the UK’s burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market will only continue to grow if the right infrastructure is in place to meet demand – with the study revealing a 291% increase in adoption over the last two years.
Completion of Project PACE means more than 160 EV chargers are available across Lanarkshire

More than 160 electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now available at dedicated hubs across Lanarkshire, thanks to the completion of SP Energy Networks’ Project PACE.
Mer and Joju working with BCP Council to expand EV charging

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is working with Mer and Joju Charging to roll out electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
UK ranked 11th in world for EV readiness

The UK is outside the top 10 countries for electric vehicle (EV) readiness, an in-depth study has revealed.
Milton Keynes expands EV charging network

Milton Keynes Council is working with Connected Kerb and highways partner Ringway to carry out the installation of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points.
