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.
Sony and Honda sign agreement to produce EVs
Sony and Honda will work together to build a new range of electric vehicles (EVs).
North Yorkshire CC makes £2m EV charging bid
A £2 million bid will be made for North Yorkshire to be included in a Government pilot to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
ATS Euromaster upskilling staff to make centres EV-ready
The ATS Euromaster network of tyre and maintenance centres has been upskilled to ensure technicians can work on both hybrid and electric vehicles safely.
Norton to start building electric motorcycles in the UK
Norton Motorcycles will begin developing electric motorcycles in the UK after being awarded funding by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) 19.
New EV HyperHub opens in York
City of York Council has opened a new electric vehicle (EV) HyperHub at Monks Cross with renewable generation and energy storage assets at the site able to support the balancing of the energy network.
Video shows progress being made at Britishvolt’s Northumberland site
ITV News recently visited Britishvolt’s Northumberland site to see the progress that’s being made to construct the UK’s first full cycle Gigaplant.
Taking action to improve air quality
On Clean Air Day, Polly Billington – Chief Executive of UK100 – outlines the importance of aligning air quality action and climate action to save lives and money.
Britishvolt working with partners to accelerate UK’s battery skills agenda
Britishvolt has signed a collaboration agreement with Northumberland College and the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre which will help provide the skills needed to advance progress in the battery technology and electrification space.