DPD confirms all-electric deliveries in 10 towns and cities
DPD has confirmed that it is now providing an all-electric delivery service to 10 UK towns and cities and is aiming for 30 all-electric locations by the end of 2023 – five more than originally planned and two years earlier than expected.
Pop-up mini solar carpark and EV charging hub launched
The world’s first pop-up mini solar carpark and EV charging hub launched at Surrey Research Park
SMMT: more than one-in-four cars made in April was electrified
SMMT figures reveal that, despite the incredibly tough economic backdrop, UK car makers continue to shift focus towards the latest battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles – technologies that are essential to both cleaner air and net-zero ambitions.
UK just months away from hitting 500k BEV milestone
RAC analysis shows UK just months away from hitting 500,000 battery electric vehicles (BEV) milestone.
Charge Watch initiative will track EV public charging costs after rise in prices
The RAC has launched a Charge Watch initiative to track electric vehicle (EV) public charging costs.
Report highlights renewable energy requirements for transport in Scotland
A report published by the Scottish Government shows that the amount of renewable electricity and hydrogen the transport system is expected to need is within the limits of what the energy sector is expected to generate.
Churchill Expert provides EV fleet insurance to char.gy
Churchill Expert, Direct Line Group’s flexible fleet insurance specialist, has partnered with char.gy to arrange motor fleet insurance for their electric vehicle (EV) fleet.
First Bus rapid EV charging hub opens in Glasgow
Glasgow is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre with the First Bus depot in Caledonia able to charge up to 150 EVs at the same time.
Liberty Charge partners with AppyWay to help transform EV charging management
Liberty Charge has formed a partnership with AppyWay – a data-driven intelligent mobility and kerbside management business – to transform electric vehicle (EV) charging management and usage.
East Midlands Ambulance Service goes electric
The East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has replaced every one of its non-emergency patient transport service (NEPTS) cars in Derbyshire with electric vehicles (EVs).
HSBC funding allows Octopus Electric Vehicles to grow salary sacrifice scheme
Funding from HSBC UK will allow Octopus Electric Vehicles to support the growth of its salary sacrifice scheme, which aims to make the switch from a petrol or diesel car to an EV easy and affordable for businesses and drivers.
ev.energy signs with SPEN to provide flexibility services across Scotland
ev.energy has signed a £3.2m contract with SP Energy Networks to provide 22MW of flexibility services across central and southern Scotland starting in May 2023. The qualification and bidding process was facilitated by the flexibility services marketplace, Piclo.