Installing an EV charging hub underground
UK Power Networks Services worked with bp pulse to install 22 50kW rapid electric vehicle chargers below Park Lane in central London. Completed last year, the project launched the UK’s first EV charging hub.
Almost half of councils unprepared for EV transition, Geotab report finds
Almost half of local authorities have yet to set a date for completing the transition of their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs), with 74% still operating fleets comprising more than 90% petrol and diesel-powered Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles – according to a report carried out by Geotab.
CPT report shows switch to bus and coach journeys will help country reach net zero
Switching car journeys to bus and coach is essential to achieving the country’s net zero emissions goal, according to a new report released today from the Confederation of Passenger Transport.
Gloucestershire County Council pressing ahead with plans to install 1,000 EV chargers
Gloucestershire County Council has recently appointed Connected Kerb, one of the UK’s leading charging point providers, to install and run a network of 1,000 electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Companies join forces to carry out net zero construction of EV charging points
Vattenfall IDNO, Volvo Construction Equipment, SMT and Pascon Utility Connections recently joined forces to carry out the installation of EV charging infrastructure using zero-emission construction equipment at a Volvo Cars dealership in Shrewsbury.
Government proposes ban on sale of new non-zero emission motorcycles and mopeds
The government has set out a proposal to phase out the sale of new fossil-fuelled motorbikes and mopeds by 2035, or even earlier for some vehicles.
Smart Connect tool speeds up electric car connections process
A new smart portal has proved its worth by fast-tracking more than 10,000 electric car chargers to connect with the electricity network in its first year.
Britishvolt and H&T will work together to produce battery can components
Britishvolt and H&T Battery Components Rechargeable will work together to supply battery can components for automotive applications – with a production line being created in Blackburn, UK.
Trial shows how electricity networks can cope with charging more EVs
A trial carried out in Milton Keynes has shown that as increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EVs) being charged at home puts more pressure on electricity networks, this stress can be alleviated by the use of different EV charging technologies.
A new Prime Minister can drive transport emissions down by scaling up good local practice
In this exclusive comment piece, Andy D’Agorne, Deputy Leader of the Council, Executive Member for Transport, City of York Council discusses UK100’s Local Net Zero Delivery Progress report.
Solar powered charging for electric vehicles
Charging station provider Charge Amps has announced the launch of ‘Green Charging’ – a new feature which will allow solar powered charging of electric vehicles (EVs).
Team from Green 2 complete Great British EV Rally
The co-founders of sustainable delivery company Green 2 have completed the Great British EV Rally (GBEVR) – a journey which saw them drive from one end of the British Isles to the other in a pair of electric vans.