Tailoring low-carbon measures to local needs brings economic and social benefits
New research by PwC has found that ‘place-based’ carbon reduction measures led by UK cities and towns would produce far better environmental, economic and social results, at lower cost, than a national ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Simple EV charging solution will save time and money for property developers
BriXcell is a compact charging solution which can be easily installed during the construction phase of any new build.
JustPark’s FleetCharge program could earn UK homeowners £1k a year
Driveway sharing platform, JustPark, has launched its FleetCharge service, to unlock and electrify private driveways to enable businesses to switch their fleets to electric vehicles (EV) years earlier.
ADEPT and Future Highways Research Group publish new guidance for GHG emissions
The Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning & Transport (ADEPT) and the Future Highways Research Group (FHRG), led by Proving Services, have launched a comprehensive guidance document for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
London mayor visits electric bus factory to highlight funding risks
Visiting Wrightbus’ Ballymena factory to see the production of new electric double decker buses – due to appear on London’s roads in October – the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan, has highlighted how thousands of jobs around the UK linked to major transport projects in London could be at risk, if TfL does not get the longer-term funding it needs.
National Grid ESO receives grant to advance virtual energy system
National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO) has been awarded a Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) grant of almost £150,000 to support its Common Framework Project – the development of the principles and technical framework for the creation of the Virtual Energy System programme – a digital replica of Britain’s entire energy landscape.
Vauxhall Corsa-e and Mokka-e join Onto’s EV subscription service
Vauxhall is partnering with electric car subscription service, Onto, to provide British motorists with access to 700 Corsa-e and Mokka-e on Onto’s fleet.
London boroughs to gain over 700 EV chargers in £5m investment
Over 700 fast EV chargers will be installed on streets in Newham, Brent, and Redbridge, boosting London’s overall charging network by over 7%.
Gridserve agrees to end exclusive EV charging rights on motorways
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has confirmed that Gridserve – which owns the Electric Highway charging network – has agreed to end exclusivity charger agreements with major motorway service operators.
Fuuse set for expansion following £1.7m investment
Lancaster-based Miralis Data has secured £1.7m in seed funding to accelerate the growth of its electric vehicle charging platform, Fuuse, creating more than 30 jobs across the company’s Lancaster and Glasgow offices.
Innovation Automotive launches DFSK EC35 all-electric van
Innovation Automotive has launched its debut vehicle, the DFSK EC35 all-electric van.
APT SKIDATA launches integrated park and EV charging solution
Parking solutions business, APT SKIDATA, has launched a packaged solution for car parks that makes EV charging as easy as parking, and allows EV drivers to pay for both services in one simple transaction.