Problematic ‘one size fits all’ approach to new-build charger legislation
From June onwards new UK government legislation will come into force that will require all new buildings to be built with an electric vehicle charger. However, industry leaders warn that adopting a one-size-fits-all approach may mean the need to replace the chargers once the homeowner moves in.
Vattenfall tests wireless induction charging of electric vehicles
As part of their efforts to accelerate progress towards fossil-free living, Vattenfall is testing wireless induction charging of taxis in Gothenburg.
Lunaz investor David Beckham gifts son with electric 1954 Jaguar XK140
To mark their wedding, Lunaz investor, David Beckham, has presented his son Brooklyn and wife Nicola with an all-electric Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz.
Quentin Willson column: Councils key in charging rollout
Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson highlights the challenges faced by councils when it comes to delivering electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure and calls for more government support to help them. Read his latest exclusive column for Transport + Energy below.
GreenFlux and Osprey Charging Network establish roaming connection
EV charging software and services provider, GreenFlux, has signed a roaming agreement with Osprey Charging Network, opening the UK rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 EV drivers.
On the move: Peter Emery to retire as ENW Chief Executive Officer
In a round-up of sector job moves, Electricity North West Limited will see Peter Emery retire as Chief Executive Officer, Tom Moloughney join ZipCharge’s new Product Advisory Board, and REE Automotive’s Josh Tech, steps up from operations and manufacturing executive to become their chief operations officer.
Fully Charged review: Rivian R1T
Fully Charged’s new US correspondent, Ricky Roy, gives his in-depth thoughts on the new Rivian R1T. Does the long-awaited electric adventure truck live up to the immense hype?
Nissan unveils prototype production facility for all-solid-state batteries
Nissan has unveiled its prototype production facility for laminated all-solid-state battery cells, which the company aims to bring to market in 2028.
High-speed charge point rollout keeping pace with EV sales in 2022
Zap-Map has published its new quarterly figures for charge point installations in 2022. The data shows the number of ultra-rapid charge points, serving drivers travelling long distances and needing to charge en-route, has grown 11% to 1,434.
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.
