Grid constraints ‘threaten e-truck roll-out’

A lack of capacity in the grid is threatening to roadblock the roll-out of electric trucks, according to energy storage provider Connected Energy.
Implementing accessible EV charging

Fraser Crichton, Corporate Fleet Manager at Dundee City Council, explains how the local authority is using the accessibility standard to ensure disabled drivers are not overlooked in the electric vehicle (EV) revolution.
Sir Robert McAlpine to build Agratas battery cell plant

Battery manufacturer Agratas has announced Sir Robert McAlpine as the official delivery partner for Building One of its state-of-the-art battery cell manufacturing facility.
Octopus gives discounted rate for summer holidays

Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has launched an exclusive discounted energy tariff for its EV leasing customers in time for the school holidays.
EVC to install more than 100 EV charge points at Jockey Club venues

Leading electric vehicle (EV) charging company EVC has partnered with The Jockey Club and will install more than 100 fast and rapid (22-150kW) charge points at their venues.
SSEN helps local authorities on net-zero plans

Distribution Network Operator Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is expanding its support for local authorities by allocating graduates to help them with their net zero plans.
Spirii partners with Audi

EV charging platform solutions firm Spirii has announced an official partnership with Audi.
Call for Haigh to take action on zero emission vans

The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has written to the new Secretary of State for Transport to urge her to take action to get electric van usage on track.
BVRLA report shows divide in EV adoption is widening

The latest Leasing Outlook report from the BVRLA shows a growing divide between company-provided cars and private motorists when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) demand.
Mer helps provide EV charging at historic site

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer has partnered with Dean Clough Ltd to install ultra-rapid EV chargers at its historical, 22-acre mixed-use mill complex in Halifax.
CCC report shows UK off track for net zero

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today published its UK Progress Report for 2024 which assesses that only a third of the emissions reductions required to achieve the country’s 2030 target are currently covered by credible plans.
One in five businesses have no plans to cut fleet emissions

New YouGov research carried out by fleet management company Gofor highlights that 21% of companies have no fixed plans to reduce fleet emissions.