Ohme becomes EV charger provider for the Motability Scheme
Smart home charger provider, Ohme, has partnered with Motability Operations to become the official EV charger provider for customers on the Motability scheme.
ITT Hub 2022: Lorna McAtear, National Grid
Transport + Energy is carrying out a series of exclusive interviews with a number of guests appearing at this year’s ITT Hub event. This week, we catch up with Lorna McAtear – Fleet Manager at National Grid – who will be speaking in the Energy Theatre Hub.
Government unveils investment in future energy technologies
Investment in hydrogen, advanced nuclear and Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) technologies form part of a £375 million package of support for innovative energy technologies unveiled by the Government.
GRIDSERVE completes upgrade of motorway chargers on Electric Highway EV charging network
GRIDSERVE has completed the upgrade of more than 300 legacy motorway chargers on its Electric Highway EV charging network.
ENA publishes Innovation Strategy for gas and electricity networks
Energy Networks Association (ENA) has published its first integrated Innovation Strategy, delivering an innovation roadmap for the next generation of gas and electricity network innovation projects that will deliver for consumers across the energy system.
National Highways funding gives go-ahead to Cornish eco improvements
As part of its Designated Funding programme, National Highways has confirmed £785,000 from its Environment and wellbeing fund for the Cornwall Wildlife Trust to restore and recreate 16.8 hectares of woodland, orchard, grassland and heathland around Ladock to Gwills and Benhaven to Lambourne Mill, north of Truro.
EV Café and Geotab launch fleet transition competition
The EV Café today announced a nationwide search with Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected transportation solutions, for a fleet that is committed to making the transition to electric vehicle (EV) technology.
Cenex to hold an introduction to low carbon road transport training event
The introduction to low carbon road transport training event will be held on 25-26th April, and will be led by some of the industry’s leading experts from Cenex – the Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and Fuel Cell Technologies, who will share their insights and learnings from operating in the industry for 17 years.
GeniePoint joins Zap-Pay partner network
National electric vehicle (EV) charging network, GeniePoint, is the latest to come online with Zap-Pay, the cross-network charging payment facility within Zap-Map
Hertz and Polestar announce partnership to accelerate EV adoption
Hertz and Polestar have announced a new global partnership that includes purchasing up to 65,000 electric vehicles (EVs) over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in Europe and late 2022 in North America and Australia.
Government sets out plan for greater energy independence
The Government has set out its Energy Security Strategy which highlights how Great Britain will accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen – in an effort to ensure energy independence over the coming years.
New Future System Operator (FSO) will strengthen resilience of Britain’s energy system
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has launched a new public body to boost energy resilience – with the Future System Operator (FSO) overseeing the energy network, supporting new technology and building security of supply.