Innovative solar panel project begins at Portsmouth International Port
The installation of a ground-breaking solar and battery system is underway at Portsmouth International Port, managed by Portsmouth City Council’s in-house energy services team. The project began in February 2022 and will incorporate roof-mounted solar panels across a number of buildings, a large battery and solar canopies.
Veolia announces the launch of Kingston Council’s first fully electric collection fleet
Kingston Council has approved Veolia’s proposal to introduce a fleet of electric Refuse Collection Vehicles (eRCVs). The cleaner and greener collection fleet is set to take to Kingston’s streets this autumn.
Rapid EV charging hub to open in Glasgow
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s leading independent forecourt operator, has announced plans to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at the Great Western Retail Park in Glasgow.
Volta Trucks announces conclusion of winter testing programme
Volta Trucks has concluded its winter testing programme, undertaken in the Arctic Circle in northern Sweden. The cold weather testing programme was part of a rigorous regime of vehicle tests designed to ensure the full-electric Volta Zero will deliver in terms of quality, reliability, and durability when series production of customer specification vehicles starts later this year.
Using analytics to secure an equitable rollout of EV charge points
Transitioning away from models based on historical data to predictive analytics powered by real-time data to map consumer behaviour can unlock the electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure revolution, writes Geoff McGrath, Managing Director of CKDelta.
ev.energy launches strategic partnership with Hubject
ev.energy and Hubject have announced they have entered into a global strategic partnership, combining ev.energy’s Smart home EV charging network data services with Hubject’s global eRoaming EV charging network data and consulting services.
Faster progress on EV charging point rollout identified as top priority in NIC Progress Review
The need to accelerate the roll out of electric vehicle charging points to ensure the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars remains viable is outlined as a top priority in the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) Infrastructure Progress Review.
Pivot Power gains planning approval for two new battery storage sites in Luton and Cornwall
Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, has won planning approval for two new grid-scale battery storage facilities in Sundon, Luton, and Indian Queens, Cornwall, that will help to support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net zero future.
Logistics UK launches new consultancy to guide fleet businesses towards net zero
Logistics UK’s Supply Chain Consultancy (SCC) has launched a dedicated service to help businesses with vehicle fleets decarbonise their operations effectively and swiftly, while maintaining operational efficiency and profitability.
First Hydrogen’s green hydrogen van to begin demo tests in June
First Hydrogen is pleased to report on the progress of its two demonstrator FCEV vehicles as part of its partnerships with Ballard Power Systems and AVL Powertrain UK Limited.
Sutton Council teams up with Siemens and Ubitricity to provide new EV charging points
Charging an electric vehicle (EV) in Sutton just got easier with the introduction of 113 new EV charging points across the borough.
Bradford Council working with EB Charging to expand EV charging network
Bradford Council is working with EB Charging Ltd to expand its electric vehicle charging network, after successfully receiving funding from the Government’s On-Street Residential Charge Point Scheme.
