Cenex seeking feedback to help improve accessibility for EV drivers with disabilities
Research technology organisation and consultancy Cenex is seeking feedback on a draft proposal which is designed to improve the chargepoint experience for electric vehicle (EV) users with disabilities.
Companies join forces to offer smart charging and software solutions
ev.energy, and waEV-charge, are working together to enable building managers and electric vehicle (EV) drivers to share smart-charging chargers across multiple tenants and get reimbursed for costs.
DfT release latest EV charging statistics
The latest electric vehicle charging statistics released by the Department for Transport (DfT) show that since 1 July 2021 the number of public devices has increased by 31%, corresponding to a total of 7,637. The number of rapid devices increased by 31%, with an additional 1,423.
Transport + Energy Forum set to move the needle on climate change
A new event which will focus on immediate and actionable steps that need to be taken to move the needle on climate change has been launched by Transport + Energy and will take place at the Birmingham Conference & Events Centre (BCEC) on 17th November.
GRIDSERVE and MOTO open eighth EV charging hub
GRIDSERVE and Moto have opened their latest Electric Super Hub in Yorkshire.
Lords Committee calls for action to be taken to avoid disorderly transition to net zero
A comprehensive plan is needed to deliver energy security and prevent a disorderly transition to net zero, according to a report by the Lords Economic Affairs Committee.
Project launched to help street and road works sectors reach net zero
A study which will look at how future roadworks could be carried out in a way that reduces congestion and supports the UK’s move to net zero carbon emissions is set to be carried out over the next eight months.
EVs overtake petrol for first time on BVRLA leasing fleet
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) are now the most popular vehicles coming onto the BVRLA leasing fleet, accounting for 32% of new vehicle orders (vs petrol at 31%).
Fuuse works with Payter to offer contactless EV charging payments
Charge point management system Fuuse have fully integrated with leading payment terminals Payter to enable ‘just tap’ contactless payments for electric vehicle (EV) charging sessions.
Government unveils plans to unlock hydrogen investment
The UK Government has unveiled ambitious plans for the UK to ramp up hydrogen technology and unlock £9 billion of investment – with the appointment of a new Hydrogen Champion set to help drive industry investment and deployment.
Government launches strategy to reach net zero aviation
The Government has set new targets to reduce aviation’s carbon emissions and prevent them from increasing above pre-pandemic levels in future – with 2019 set to be remembered as the peak year for aviation emissions.
Rise in rapid chargers should mean end to ‘range anxiety’ as Zap-Map releases charge point installation figures
Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV charging app, has published new mid-year figures for charge point installations in 2022 – with the growth of ultra-rapid charge points rising by almost 40% since the end of 2021.