North East LEP investment aims to grow region’s battery sector
The North East Local Enterprise Partnership has awarded more than £90k through its Project Development Accelerator Fund to expand the work of a new partnership aimed at growing the North East’s battery sector.
Calls for EV watchdog – industry reaction
Calls for a new regulatory body to monitor the electric vehicle (EV) market, including charging price levels and affordability – have come from the UK automotive sector this week. Transport + Energy brings you the industry reaction.
Aberdeen City Council adds hydrogen fuel cell waste truck to its fleet
The UK’s first hydrogen-fuelled waste collection vehicle has been revealed in Aberdeen, in a move which continues to accelerate the city’s thriving hydrogen economy.
Ford partners with EQUANS to increase EV charging network
Electric vehicle drivers using Ford’s BlueOval network now have access to more than 16,000 charge points after the company entered into a partnership with EQUANS, who own and operate GeniePoint – the third largest rapid charging network in the UK.
Consumers facing up to 18-month wait for certain electric cars
Drivers who are ready to make the switch to electric are discovering they might have to wait 18 months before they can get behind the wheel of their new car, founder and CEO of Electrifying.com Ginny Buckley has warned.
Lunaz expands as new generation drives surge in demand for electric classic cars
Lunaz, the world’s leading maker of restored, re-mastered and electrified classic cars is due to release more build allocation to meet soaring demand for its products.
Wandsworth Council continues with charging infrastructure rollout
Wandsworth Council is continuing to make significant progress in increasing its electric vehicle (EV) charging point infrastructure throughout the borough with the installation of on-street chargepoints owned and operated by Liberty Charge and delivered using their sister company Virgin Media O2.
Fuuse survey: are OZEV applications hindering EV rollout?
A recent survey of EV installers in the UK, carried out by charge point management platform Fuuse, found OZEV grant applications to be the biggest hurdle installers are facing, and may be hindering EV rollout despite the aim to incentivise it.
London City Airport opens first electric car charging stations
London City Airport is initially offering seven new charging stations for use by its passengers, staff and the black cab community.
GRIDSERVE opens EV charging hub in Wales
GRIDSERVE has announced the opening of Wales’ first high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Moto Swansea as part of the company’s plans to tackle charging disparities across the UK.
Car industry calls for EV regulatory body
The UK automotive industry has today (16 February 2022) called for a new regulatory body to monitor the electric vehicle (EV) market, including charging price levels and affordability,
Trojan Energy strengthens team with six new additions
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure provider Trojan Energy has strengthened its team with six new staff joining the company.