Be.EV partners with Paua for increased EV network coverage
Electric vehicle charge point operator Be.EV has signed a new strategic partnership with Paua which will put 700 more charge points within reach of commercial drivers.
Royal Mail to add 2,100 electric vans to fleet
Royal Mail will add another 2,100 electric vans to its fleet over the next year as part of the company’s plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
West Berkshire Council completes trial of EV charging channel
West Berkshire Council has become the first UK council to complete a trial of a through-pavement system for charging electric vehicles (EV) and roll it out to all of their residents.
EV group calls for government to put renewed focus on skills
Electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK has called on the new government to put a renewed focus on skills.
Great British Energy announces partnership with Crown Estate
The Government has announced a new partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate, which has the potential to leverage up to £60 billion of private investment into the UK’s drive for energy independence.
EIC launches Survive and Thrive report
The Energy Industries Council (EIC) has released its eighth annual Survive and Thrive report, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the global energy supply chain amidst geopolitical and policy uncertainties.
Decarbonising heavy-duty vehicles ‘delivers £2.4bn in growth’
Decarbonisation and a drive towards net zero in the heavy duty vehicle (HDV) sector could help to realise an estimated £2.4 billion growth opportunity, according to the latest insight report from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC).
StoreDot forecasts extreme fast charging will become mainstream
Extreme fast charging (XFC) silicon battery technology firm StoreDot has forecast that the technology will become mainstream for all EV drivers, after initially entering the market as a premium offering in high-end EVs.
Carbon-negative aggregate trialled on motorway
A new carbon-negative aggregate is being trialled on a stretch of motorway as part of National Highways’ hunt for new and innovative solutions to help reduce its carbon footprint.
£41.7m funding to expand electrification of buses in Scotland
Electric vehicle fleet and battery storage solutions firm Zenobē has been awarded £41.7 million, alongside a network of local fleet operators, in phase 2 of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).
GRIDSERVE opens EV charging test lab
GRIDSERVE has become the UK’s first charge point operator to open a dedicated Electric Vehicle (EV) charging test lab, to ensure it continues to provide the best service and reliability of any nationwide network.
EV skills facility set for North East
North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and local authority leaders at the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a landmark skills investment, which will create a new generation of skilled local workers in electric vehicle (EV) and battery technology.
