UK Government orders energy networks to be better prepared for extreme weather events
The UK Government has called on Great Britain’s electricity networks to improve their resilience and has set out a range of actions which will help them to be better prepared for future extreme weather events.
AFP highlights top 20 councils that need kerbside charging for vans
The top 20 local authorities with the highest need for kerbside charging in order for company van drivers to adopt electric vehicles have been named by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Tusker and Diode develop platform to make it easier for businesses to switch to EVs
A newly developed platform developed by Tusker and Diode will help provide businesses with data-driven workplace electric vehicle (EV) charging recommendations, let employees assess EV suitability and help to make the charge point procurement process easier.
Burns & McDonnell expands into Scotland to support energy transition
Construction firm Burns & McDonnell will support the energy transition in Scotland after establishing an office and team in the country.
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.
