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.
Hitachi and REE Automotive collaborate to advance global EV adoption
Hitachi and REE Automotive have announced a newly formed strategic agreement to ease and accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EV) across the entire EV value chain, enabling EV manufacturing at scale.
VolkerWessels continues to electrify company car fleet
VolkerWessels UK has marked a significant milestone with its vehicle fleet, with 50% of company cars, and 91% of current company car orders, being either fully electric, or hybrid.
Households with EVs can help reduce electricity demand, study shows
A new study has found that households can significantly reduce peak electricity demand by using domestic flexibility, with further reductions enabled by electric vehicles (EV).
