A rise in workplace charging and zero-emission HGVs
Bernard Magee, Director – eMobility Infrastructure Solutions Siemens – shares his views on the market trends ahead with a focus on workplace charging and the decarbonisation of HGVs.
Britishvolt’s Gigaplant receives Government backing
Battery cell technology and R&D company Britishvolt has received Government backing to power ahead with plans for a full-scale electric-vehicle (EV) Gigaplant in Northumberland with support coming through its Automotive Transformation Fund, delivered by the Advanced Propulsion Centre.
Coventry on road to becoming UK’s first all-electric bus city
National Express Coventry will bring into service a fleet of 130 zero-emission double decker buses as part of a £140 million project to make Coventry the UK’s first all-electric bus city.
Good Energy sells generation portfolio and puts focus on clean transport and energy services
Good Energy has completed the sale of its owned and operated wind and solar farms with the money raised helping to fund its ongoing shift to energy and mobility services.
Electric vans help leasing sector return to growth
The increasing appeal of electric vehicles, and in particular electric vans, is helping the leasing sector to return to growth following the initial impact of the pandemic – according to the latest figures from the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association).
Report finds energy startups struggling to grow
Energy tech startups find it 200 per cent harder to succeed than tech startups, according to a report by experts at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus/Tech Nation.
Registration opens for ITT Hub 2022
Registration is now open for Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub 2022.
New guidance for electricians joining the EV market
A newly launched guide aimed at electricians who want to join the growing electric vehicle (EV) market has been launched by UK Power Networks and the Electrical Contractors Association (ECA). The guide gives electricians all the information they need to begin connecting chargers for the increasing number of electric cars and vans. The network operator estimates that […]
New Abellio London Bus MD targets electric bus growth in 2022
The new Managing Director of Abellio London Bus is targeting further electrification of more routes during 2022.
Transport facing tough road to net zero, report finds
A new report commissioned by insurer Zurich UK and conducted by the University of the West of England highlights transport as one of the sectors that will struggle most to reduce emissions and meet UK Net Zero targets.
Mayor sets out London’s net zero plans
The Mayor of London has announced the city’s net zero strategy and the actions required to reduce air pollution, tackle the climate emergency and cut congestion in the capital – including the possible introduction of road user charging by the end of the decade.
Majority support tighter EU car emissions rules and are willing to pay
A large majority of people support stronger EU air pollution rules for carmakers to make vehicles as clean as possible, a new YouGov survey shows.