Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Swarco to deliver EV charge points on behalf of Cornwall Council

Cornwall Council has partnered with SWARCO Smart Charging to fully install and manage electric charge points throughout the county to encourage a shift to electric vehicles (EVs).

Arrival Van achieves EU certification

Electric vehicle manufacturer Arrival has announced that the Arrival Van has achieved EU certification and received European Whole Vehicle Type Approval (EUWVTA).

Lithium supply shortage could threaten EV production

A looming lithium supply shortage could threaten electric vehicle (EV) production, according to the latest Advanced Propulsion Centre demand report.

Electric Nation V2G project shows potential to slash home energy bills

The Electric Nation project which demonstrates how electric vehicles can provide Vehicle to Grid (V2G) services is now complete with findings showing that EV drivers can reduce their energy bills by using V2G charging.

British Gas partners with Osprey to accelerate fleet electrification

British Gas will charge up its electric vehicles (EVs) using the Osprey charging network, after both companies entered a partnership that will see the home energy firm’s engineers provided with access to the CPO’s (charge point operator) network of over 300 rapid charging stations.

Stellantis invests €33m in testing hubs to help improve performance of EVs

Stellantis has invested a total of €33 million in two of its global testing facilities to support the company’s long-term strategy to achieve best-in-class electric vehicle (EV) performance.

Mer set to install more rapid EV chargers on behalf of Dorset Council

Mer, a leading European electric vehicle (EV) charging company, will install and operate an additional 27 fast and rapid charging stations for Dorset Council.

Speedy adding 150 electric vans to its fleet

National construction equipment hire and services provider Speedy has invested £8.25 million in 150 new electric vans in a move that will cut up to 1,280 tonnes of CO2e per year from its commercial fleet emissions. The investment forms part of the firm’s target for more than half of its 1,100 strong commercial fleet to […]

Funding awarded to help develop EV charging and car sharing platform

Independent research consultancy Cenex, in partnership with Derbyshire County Council, has been announced as the winner of Midlands Connect’s rural mobility competition, receiving £100,000 of funding to develop its proposal for an online electric vehicle (EV) charging and car sharing platform.

Nottingham revealed as fastest city to charge your electric vehicle

Admiral Car Insurance has teamed up with Zap-Map, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charge point mapping service, to shine a light on the towns and cities that are currently best served for the two quickest types of charging points – known as rapid and ultra-rapid chargers – with Nottingham coming out on top.