Around 50m sq ft of gigafactories needed by 2040 for EV production
A new report from Savills suggests that the UK will require up to 50 million sq ft (4.64 million sq m) of industrial and warehouse space by 2040 to deliver enough batteries for electric vehicle (EV) production.
Allstar and Zap-Map develop fleet EV charging payment solution
Allstar Business Solutions – a leading fuel and electric vehicle (EV) charging company – has partnered with Zap-Map to develop a payment solution for fleets with electric vehicles (EVs).
Studies show electricity and automotive industries falling short of climate targets
Almost all companies across the electric utilities and automotive sectors are set to exceed their 1.5°C warming scenario budgets, new findings from CDP, the World Benchmarking Alliance and ADEME show today.
Report finds EV charging infrastructure lacking at Premier League football grounds
A new report on the provision of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure near Premier League football stadia shows that provision of charging points for fans travelling to matches in electric vehicles is woefully inadequate at Premier League grounds.
New poll reveals Londoners’ top priorities at electric vehicle charging stations
Arcadis are currently working to deliver several rapid charging hubs for EVs across London’s road network and have commissioned YouGov to ask Londoners what their top priorities from a charging hub would be.
Transport + Energy editorial board meets for first time
Transport + Energy’s editorial advisory board met for the first time last week and engaged on a number of topics including skills opportunities, diversity and inclusion, the race to zero and the need to collectively drive for a low carbon future.
Supporting the transition to electric vehicles
National Highways is putting roads at the heart of Britain’s net zero future. Roads Development Director, Dr Joanna White – who also sits on the Transport + Energy editorial board – says supporting electric vehicles will be key.
Industry reaction to PM’s announcement on EV charge points
The transport and energy sectors have welcomed the announcement that all new homes, and buildings such as workplaces and supermarkets, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points.
Energy Storage Systems to support EV drivers rapidly charging on England’s motorways
National Highways plans to invest in Energy Storage Systems – essentially giant battery packs – for service stations where the grid supply is not enough for rapid charging infrastructure.
Life EV launches onto the charging infrastructure market
Life EV, formed by the former Franklin Energy team will provide a world class system and service for EV drivers, location hosts and public bodies, working with new investment to make significant impact on delivering solutions for low carbon transport.
Connected Kerb signs up to become new Zap-Pay partner
Zap-Map has announced that Connected Kerb is the latest charge point operator to join Zap-Pay. The two companies, having recently signed the Zap-Pay agreement, have begun work on the technical integration required to set up Connected Kerb as a fully-fledged Zap-Pay partner.
InstaVolt partners with National Farmers Union as rapid charger provider
NFU Energy has today announced its partnership with the rapid charging network, InstaVolt. This partnership sees InstaVolt named as NFU Energy’s new rapid charging provider collaborating on projects to aid the UK in its transition to decarbonisation.