Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Warrington works with Zest to install on-street EV charging

Warrington Borough Council is working with Zest to deliver major new electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure with a total of 150 charging sockets set to be installed across 35 streets in the town.

BMW and Zapmap reveal British road-trip charging destinations

As families set off for a British summer holiday to beauty spots like the Yorkshire Dales, the Peak District and the Lake District, data from Zapmap and BMW UK has revealed how easy it is to charge an electric vehicle.

New World Record for longest journey by an electric car on a single charge

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – 569.64 miles (916.74 km).

Amazon starts electric cargo bike deliveries in Norwich

Amazon has started its first electric cargo bike deliveries in Norwich after opening a new micromobility hub at its delivery station in Norfolk.

3,000 EV technician shortfall predicted by 2031

Analysis from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) highlights a ‘postcode lottery’ for EV skills across the UK in the next decade.

ChargePoint reaches 1 million charge point milestone

Provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs) ChargePoint has passed a one million charge point milestone across its public, private and roaming ports in North America and Europe.

Bolton works with Kerbo Charge for on-street charging

Bolton Council is assisting residents to charge electric vehicles at home and make the switch to zero emissions transport through an on-street charging provision.

BEV market growth continues

The UK new car market rose by 2.5% in July with electrified vehicles dominating demand, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Oxford continues carbon emissions reduction

Oxford City Council achieved a 5% reduction in carbon emissions in 2022/23 with annual emissions for the local authority totaling 5,994 tCO2e.

Greene King opens super-charging facility

Pub operator Greene King has revealed its first super-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging facility at the Hobby Horse Farm pub in Syston, Leicestershire.