Liberty Charge warns of £1.5bn shortfall in Government EV infrastructure funding
Electric vehicle charge point operator Liberty Charge has warned of a more than £1.5 billion shortfall in Government EV infrastructure funding and called on the private sector to step in.
Mer to provide workplace charging points for Allstar Business Solutions
Electric vehicle charging company Mer has been selected by Allstar Business Solutions to deliver EV charging points at its offices in Swindon and Walsall.
V2G charge points can improve the battery life of EVs, project finds
A government-funded project which has seen vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers deployed in a range of locations across England to gain technical, customer and commercial insights on emerging V2G technology has concluded that the charge points can improve battery life in electric vehicles (EVs) and reduce carbon emissions and costs of charging.
AMTE Power and Viritech sign MoU to support development of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles
AMTE Power, the developer and manufacturer of lithium-ion and sodium-ion battery cells for specialist markets, has signed a memorandum of understanding with advanced powertrain developer Viritech to support the development of hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles.
SMMT figures show continued rise in sales of EVs
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) rose 17.7% year-on-year in May to 15,448.
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.