Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Iberdrola acquires share in ENW

Iberdrola has signed an agreement to acquire 88% of Electricity North West (ENW) in the UK for an equity value of £2.1 billion (€2.5 billion).

EVA England calls on drivers to outline priorities

Following last year’s successful launch, EVA England are once again calling on all EV drivers to help identify the priority issues that matter most to them in the EV space.

Solihull Low Carbon Energy Network heats up

Plans to bring an affordable new source of low carbon heating to the town centre have gathered steam as Solihull Council partners with Vital Energi to deliver its Low Carbon Energy Network.

BYD teams up with Uber

Electric vehicle and battery firm BYD has announced a multi-year strategic global partnership with Uber.

Latest DfT charging statistics highlight total of 64,632 devices in UK

The Department for Transport (DfT) has released its latest set of electric vehicle public charging infrastructure statistics which show that as of 1 July 2024, there were 64,632 public EV charging devices installed in the UK – with almost half designated as ‘destination’ chargers.

Government sets budget for clean energy projects

The Government has announced a budget of over £1.5 billion to deliver homegrown clean energy projects and boost the UK’s energy security.

Richmond and Wandsworth councils choose char.gy to take over running of EV charging network

Char.gy has secured a landmark contract with Richmond and Wandsworth councils with the company selected to manage the migration and take over the operation of 950 electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the two boroughs.

Suffolk CC to provide over 60 community EV charging points

Suffolk County Council’s ‘Plug In Suffolk’ project continues to grow with more than 60 new community venues across Suffolk set to have new electric vehicle (EV) charge points after the authority successfully bid for £7.3 million from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund.