Scottish Government announces £30m funding to boost EV uptake
The Scottish Government is providing more than £30 million of funding to help accelerate the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).
Royal Mail to roll out 5,500 electric vans by Spring 2023 as it pulls net zero target forward to 2040
The Royal Mail has pledged to roll out 5,500 electric vans by Spring 2023 and will invest £12.5m in charging infrastructure as part of its new environment plan, which includes a long-term target to reduce its average carbon emissions per parcel it delivers in the UK from 205gCO2e today to 50gCO2e.
Introduction of low-carbon tech will lead to zero energy bills on new housing development
Residents of new homes being built by Ilke Homes will be able to take advantage of low-carbon technologies such as heat pumps, solar panels and battery storage technology – and will be guaranteed zero energy bills.
New energy infrastructure will help power Port of Felixstowe
UK Power Networks Services has won a contract to enable the Port of Felixstowe to take a major step towards Net Zero by supplying new electrical technology.
Car makers could increase profits by accelerating switch to EVs, analysis finds
Car manufacturers stand to increase their market value and profit margins by switching to electric vehicles (EVs) faster than they currently plan, according to a financial analysis of six car companies.
Logistics firm Whistl begins EV rollout
Logistics company Whistl has begun the rollout of electric vehicles (EVs) within its fleet following a strategic review of its future transport needs.
LEVC taxis will form part of Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant
The LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has unveiled three platinum electric TX taxis, which will be seen in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Pageant on Sunday 5th June.
New ADEPT President launches climate change policy position
Mark Kemp, the new President of the Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT), has launched the Climate Change and Green Growth policy position.
Volvo Cars is first car maker to join SteelZero initiative
Volvo Cars has become the first car maker to sign up to the SteelZero initiative, which aims to increase demand for fossil-free steel and accelerate a transition to carbon neutrality in the global steel industry.
TTF Conference 2022 hailed a success
More than 200 people from local and national government, technology companies, consultants and academics attended the Transport Technology Forum’s (TTF) annual conference at the Marriott Hotel in Liverpool in May.
Fastned opens first ultra-rapid EV charging station in London
Fastned has opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging station in London.
Q-Park signs EV charging agreement with EB Charging
Q-Park has announced a new deal with electric vehicle infrastructure provider EB Charging for an initial rollout of nearly 600 charging points across 80 sites in the UK and Ireland.