ITT Hub 2022: Government must provide logistics industry with clarity
There is an urgent need to decarbonise the logistics industry but further government clarity on the route to net zero is required immediately to ensure businesses have the confidence and certainty needed to invest in low emission solutions, says Logistics UK.
Equipmake showcases double decker bus repower technology at ITT Hub
Electrification specialist, Equipmake, is showcasing its latest pure electric bus technology at the ITT Hub, Farnborough, in the shape of a repowered double decker.
Green Jobs Delivery Group meets for first time
Energy Minister Greg Hands recently co-chaired the inaugural meeting of the country’s first ever dedicated group for creating UK green job opportunities.
Drivers want better access to EVs amid Net Zero Strategy dismay
New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has found that 41% of the population believe greater accessibility to EVs is the best way to make transport greener, with just 26% optimistic about the UK cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
ZipCharge announces strategic partnerships with ICEE and Graphite
ZipCharge has announced strategic partnerships with ICEE Managed Services and Graphite, bringing together the three British businesses to develop the mechanical and electrical systems for the GoHub, the world’s first portable charging infrastructure for shared, public use.
ITT Hub 2022: Gareth Rogers, Farnborough International
As the doors open to this year’s Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT Hub) event at Farnborough International, Transport + Energy spoke to the venue’s Chief Executive Gareth Rogers. Here, you can find out what he’s expecting from the show this year and read his views on the challenges and opportunities brought about by the journey to Net Zero.
New report analyses EV charge point network challenges
Yotta, a provider of asset management software and services, has released a report that looks at the challenges companies have in maintaining electric vehicle (EV) charge point networks.
Electric vehicle charging contractor appointed by Wealden Council
Connected Kerb has been appointed by Wealden District Council to boost public electric vehicle charging availability in the district.
Established automotive businesses form Watt EV Holdings
Watt EV Holdings Ltd (Watt Electric Vehicles) to combine the Watt Electric Vehicle Company, vehicle R&D and motorsport company, JSC Automotive Limited, and vehicle structures company, Stalcom Automotive Technologies.
Green Lithium and Trafigura agree terms on lithium supply for UK refinery
Green Lithium has agreed terms with Trafigura, one of the world’s largest commodities trading companies, that will support the development of one of the first centralised commercial lithium refineries in Europe.
Expanding Government’s Rapid Charging Fund would speed up decarbonisation of all road transport, analysis shows
A new report from National Grid delivered in partnership with the transport and freight industries shows that an expansion of the Government’s £950m Rapid Charging Fund (RCF) to cover all road transport could deliver enough capacity for on-route HGV charging and hydrogen re-fuelling at up to 78% of motorway service areas in England.
Commercial transport industry takes next steps to decarbonisation at ITT Hub, 11th-12th May
Innovation and Technology in Transport Hub (ITT Hub) will be discussing the opportunity the commercial transport industry has to fully decarbonise with the support of new technology across two days, 11th-12th May, at Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Centre.
