SSEN calls for a fair and inclusive transition to electric vehicles
SSEN Distribution has published a report warning that some groups risk being unfairly excluded from the transition to electrified transport and calling for proactive measures to deliver an inclusive net zero.
Britishvolt and VKTR sign MoU to secure supply chain from Indonesia
Britishvolt and VKTR, a new division of Bakrie Autoparts, a part of Bakrie & Brothers, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to partner on the development of a transparent and lower carbon supply of nickel sulphate from Indonesia, as well as a battery technology R&D roadmap.
Webinar & film series to build regional confidence in the use of EVs
The FASTER Project has announced a new collaboration with Dr Euan McTurk, Plug Life Consulting Ltd and Ric Boullemier, Generate Media on an exciting series of films and interactive webinars to help build confidence in the use of electric vehicles across Western Scotland, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (Border Counties).
Bicester tech start-up signs deal to build Malaysia’s EV charging network
Bicester-based tech start-up EZ-Charge has opened the door to huge international growth by signing a contract that will see its technology form the backbone of a new electric vehicle charging network in Malaysia.
AMPYR Solar Europe and Edinburgh Airport to develop solar farm and EV infrastructure
AMPYR Solar Europe (ASE), a pan-European solar developer, and Edinburgh Airport Limited have announce the signing of a deal to develop a new solar farm linked with battery technology and electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Scotland’s busiest airport.
Smart charging for electric vehicles
From the end of June 2022, the UK government’s ‘Electric Vehicles Smart Charge Point Regulations’ come into force – meaning that all EV charge points sold and installed in the UK must have smart functionality. But what does this mean in practice and what are the benefits of this new advanced feature? Anthony Hinde, Mer UK Managing Director, gives his view.
Energy sector responds to Government’s EV Infrastructure Strategy
Leading professionals from across the energy sector have given their reaction to the Government’s £1.6 billion Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy which includes plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public EV charge points by 2030.
bp pulse have revealed more details of their £1bn infrastructure boost
First announced alongside the Government’s EV Infrastructure Strategy bp have announced plans to invest £1 billion in electric vehicle charging in the UK, supercharging the roll-out of fast, convenient charging across the country.
£30m Government grant to deliver UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet
West Midlands to launch UK’s largest hydrogen bus fleet after securing £30m Government funding.
UKPN launches ‘going electric’ fleet transition tool
UK Power Networks’s new tool is part of the world’s largest electric fleet trial and will help businesses accelerate the process of electrifying their depot-based vehicle fleets.
Allstar and Zap-Map partner to simplify EV charging on the road
EV charging company, Allstar Business Solutions Limited, has announced it is enabling customers to search, plan and pay for EV charging on the road through its partnership with Zap-Map.
Liberty Charge and Croydon Council to install 400 charge points by end of 2022
Liberty Charge has supported Croydon Council in progressing a target set out in its Climate Action Plan to install at least 400 charge points by the end of 2022.