Acute skills shortage could squander green jobs opportunity, says think tank
More support for businesses, higher education institutions and individuals is needed to ensure the UK workforce is ready to transition to greener jobs and industries this decade.
Research finds gas crisis this winter threatens key net zero investment
Following the gas shortage that has seen energy prices dramatically rise this winter, new research has found that 80% of senior decision makers in the UK’s most energy intensive industries are concerned about these rises, putting at stake their planned investments to electrify their businesses and reach net zero.
160 British councils still to start EV fleet transition
More than half of all British councils who responded to an FoI request sent by Smart Cities Connections Limited either have no EV-charging transition strategy planned or have transition strategies planned but not started.
SSEN announces first-of-kind service contract to defer network reinforcement
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has entered into a ‘Sustain’ service contract that will allow, for the first time, flexibility services to be used to defer £1.7m worth of network reinforcement.
VolkerHighways and the Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead trial sustainable road repair technology
Infrared technology was used to repair the north footway of the A30 London Road, Sunningdale, from Evergreen to Devenish Road, by ‘recycling’ the existing material.
Exclusive: Quentin Willson launches new fair charging campaign
Quentin Willson has officially launched a new EV and charging campaign which will lobby the government for fair charging, infrastructure and promote a wider understanding of electric cars.
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new eVito
The fully electric Mercedes-Benz eVito is now available for order by UK customers, with production and first deliveries beginning in March.
MFG set to open 60 EV charging hubs in 2022
The Motor Fuel Group (MFG) will install more than 350, ultra-rapid EV chargers at 60 hubs throughout the UK this year.
EV charging hub proposal for Wellington business park
Proposals for a mini business park on the outskirts of Wellington have been unveiled, and include an electric vehicle charging hub.
Dozens of EV charge points given go-ahead by Gosport council
Electric vehicle charging points are to be installed in Hampshire in an effort to encourage residents and businesses to reduce their carbon footprint.
HS2 Minister commits to power HS2 trains with zero carbon energy from the outset
HS2 trains will be powered by zero carbon energy from day one of operation, offering a cleaner alternative to long distance car journeys and domestic flights, while supporting the government’s 2050 target to tackle climate change.
Veolia unveils plans to build EV battery recycling plant in West Midlands
Veolia says the proposed site in Minworth will be able to process 20% of the UK’s end of life vehicle batteries by 2024.