UK on track to reach 4,000 zero emission buses
Millions of people across the country will be able to make greener, cleaner journeys as almost 1,000 green buses are rolled out with the backing of nearly £200 million in government funding.
Data project will help councils with EV charge point rollout
A project that will explore what electric vehicle chargepoint infrastructure data is needed by local authorities is being undertaken by the Geospatial Commission.
Government unveils EV Infrastructure Strategy with plans for 300,000 charge points by 2030
The Government has unveiled its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy which includes plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public EV charge points by 2030. A £450 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure [LEVI] Fund will see local authorities able to bid for funding to help accelerate the rollout of EV hubs and on-street charging whilst the existing £950m Rapid Charging Fund will support the rollout of at least 6,000 high powered super-fast chargepoints across England’s motorways by 2035.
Fully Charged LIVE 2022 will include Fully Charged BUSINESS to help fleets transition
Fully Charged LIVE 2022 will include Fully Charged BUSINESS, powered by DriveElectric, which will be in a new, larger format within the main exhibition hall over all three days of this year’s show, and will feature informative workshops and other support to help fleets make the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
5.5 million vehicles committed to EV transition by 2030
Major businesses are committing over 5.5 million vehicles to electric and avoiding 86 million tonnes of CO2 by the end of 2030, according to a new EV100 Progress and Insights report.
DHL Express to roll out 270 new electric vans
DHL Express is rolling out 270 new electric vans, which will be taking to the roads across the UK as part of its last-mile fleet.
£10.8bn has been dedicated to EV production and gigafactories since 2011
The automotive industry has called for all stakeholders to match its commitment to deliver zero emission mobility, as new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals some £10.8 billion has been dedicated to UK electric vehicle production and gigafactories since 2011, with billions more invested globally to bring new technology to market.
Amazon unveils first-ever fully electric heavy goods vehicles in its UK fleet
Amazon is launching five electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in its delivery fleet for the first time in the UK.
Rightcharge partners with Perrys to help accelerate EV adoption
Rightcharge – the all-in-one charge point and EV-friendly energy tariff comparison website – has partnered with UK franchise car dealership group Perrys to help further accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles in Britain.
EV start-up Diode partners with ERA to help customers with fleet transition
Electric vehicle start-up Diode has partnered with Expense Reduction Analysts (ERA) to help their customers make savings by switching to electric fleets.
Electric vehicle installer code to protect consumers as Government scheme closes
Electric Vehicle Consumer Code for Home Chargepoints (EVCC) will continue to apply rigorous checks to guarantee installers deliver high quality installations for homeowners after the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) closes on 31 March.
Two million miles for Abellio London’s zero-emission buses
Abellio London’s Walworth depot has clocked up over two million electric bus miles – cutting emissions of carbon and nitrogen oxides, and improving the safety of passengers.