Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Five new companies commit to electrifying fleets as part of EV100 initiative

Bayer and Allianz SE are among five new members of Climate Group’s road transport initiative, EV100 – joining more than 120 businesses who have committed to electrifying their fleets by 2030.

Fully Charged Show: Electrifying boats

Candela has recently formed a strategic partnership with Polestar and should be delivering flying electric taxis and ferries in the near future. Fully Charged presenter Imogen Pierce visited Sweden to find out more about electrifying boats.

Decarbonising energy system by 2050 could save $12 trillion

A study carried out by researchers at Oxford University suggests that by around 2050 decarbonised energy systems could save the world at least $12 trillion, compared to continuing our current levels of fossil fuel use.

EV park and charge solution launched by Paythru

Paythru has launched an innovative solution that combines parking and EV charging into a single transaction, addressing a growing user frustration around dealing with multiple payment methods in car parks.

Research reveals how air pollution causes lung cancer

Cancer Research UK-funded scientists at the Francis Crick Institute and UCL have revealed how air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who have never smoked.

Vattenfall helps Netto roll out EV charging points across stores in Germany

Vattenfall working with Netto to roll out EV charging infrastructure in Germany.

Grocery discounter Netto and energy company Vattenfall are collaborating to set up electric vehicle (EV) fast charging stations across the company’s network of stores in Germany.

Zap-Map raises £9m in latest funding round

Zap-Map has raised £9 million in a Series A fundraising round – with the money set to be used to expand the firm’s charging app services.

FCEV and EV vehicles trialled together as part of ‘PEAK Express’ project

A trial where hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) and electric vehicles (EV) will run together between multiple destinations and attractions is taking place at the Peak District National Park.

Lyreco expands fleet of electric vans

Lyreco has invested £2.3 million in the expansion of its electric fleet of vans, taking its number of electric delivery vehicles from 17 to 67.

EV Knowledge Hub launched by Mina

A new EV Knowledge Hub has been launched by Mina. The payment specialists have designed a collaborative space where experts can share advice and guidance to those wanting to learn more. The Hub will provide businesses and consumers the opportunity to further expand on their EV knowledge and learn more on topics such as the […]