Engineering begins on 7.5 & 12-tonne Volta Zero variants
Volta Trucks has confirmed that its forthcoming 7.5 and 12-tonne variants have entered the engineering phase of development, with a single design concept already selected.
Eco-friendly robotaxis profitable in autonomous future
A fleet of autonomous robotaxis could generate an annual profit of around £27,000 per vehicle by the year 2030.
Scotland’s first low-carbon HGV refuelling station opens near Glasgow
CNG Fuels, supplier of renewable biomethane for HGVs, has announced the opening of Scotland’s first public access biomethane refuelling station, meeting the growing demand from major UK brands to decarbonise haulage emissions and save money.
EV Energy Taskforce releases electric road transport transition reports
With road transport’s electric revolution gathering pace, the Government-backed Electric Vehicle (EV) Energy Taskforce has published four new reports covering key elements of the electric transition in road transport, defining the conditions required to enable the UK to capture the benefits from the integration of our transport and energy systems.
Innervated Vehicle Engineering to develop sustainable vans at MIRA
Following the recent announcement of a new green hydrogen production and refuelling facility, MIRA Technology Park’s cluster momentum for next-generation mobility businesses accelerated forward by another step with the confirmation that Innervated Vehicle Engineering aims to challenge the foundations of the light goods vehicle (LGV) market with the development of the van of the future from its new operation at MIRA.
Elmtronics strengthens position in EV market with strategic senior promotion
Electric vehicle charge point solutions company, Elmtronics, has strengthened its team with the promotion of Natasha Fry to the newly formed position of Head of Strategic Accounts, in support of the company’s ambitious growth plans.
Demonstration of small ship solution as part of UK hydrogen transport trials
A consortium of partners has announced the UK’s first demonstration of zero-emission marine technology in the Tees Valley. In a bid to show the path available for the maritime sector to decarbonise, the demonstration will convert a Lochin 33 ‘workboat’ into a dual-fuelled vessel acting as a testbed to prove the concept of a retro-fit green hydrogen solution.
Industry reaction to plug-in grant changes
The plug-in car and van grant rates have been cut by the Government with the eligibility criteria also changed. Transport + Energy has all the industry reaction.
Char.gy conducts trial of public EV inductive charging
The world’s first trial of public EV inductive charging has been carried out by char.gy in Marlow, Buckinghamshire.
The contactless technology enables electric vehicles to be charged automatically without need for cables or any driver interaction with a charge point.
Report: Key barriers to EV charging infrastructure rollout
Electric vehicle (EV) charging consultancy, Versinetic, has released a new report about the key barriers to EV charging infrastructure rollout at the London EV Show. It highlights the key shortages and industry conditions threatening the charging infrastructure necessary to support 2030 EV targets.
Fully Charged – BMW iX review
Jack Scarlett takes the BMW iX for a test drive in the latest review from Fully Charged, and tells us why the BMW iX matters more than you think.
Electric vans join council’s fleet of cleaning vehicles as new charge points go live
North Norfolk District Council has purchased the fleet of eight electric vans for use by contractor, Serco, which will use the vans to support cleaning operations, toilet upkeep, as well as call-outs.