New superfast charging hub to open in Wales
Preparations are underway to open a superfast charging hub in Cross Hands, Wales. Located off the A48 it will provide four 50KW rapid chargers and one 150KW super rapid charger.
RAC partners with Zap-Map to help EV members get back on the road faster
The RAC has joined forces with Zap-Map to be even better placed to help electric vehicle (EV) drivers who have run out of charge.
On the move: Changes at Zap-Map as Juliet Davenport joins Connected Kerb board
In a round-up of sector appointments, Zap-Map has appointed Richard Bourne as permanent CEO, while Nigel Pocklington, CEO of the company’s majority shareholder Good Energy, has been appointed Chair of Zap-Map. Juliet Davenport joins the Connected Kerb board as a non-executive director.
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.
