Octopus Energy and National Grid report highlights benefits of switching to EVs
The report, Full charge – electric vehicles and a decarbonised future, provides easy-to-access stats and information to help combat some of the myths around EVs, covering essential areas of information and the kind of FAQs generally heard from the public.
Ora Cat to be launched in UK early next year – review
EV-only Chinese brand, Ora, is to release their first model to the UK and Republic of Ireland markets early next year.
More than eight in ten tradespeople own or want an electric vehicle
Over eight in ten tradespeople (83%) either own or would like to invest in an electric vehicle in the future, according to new research from Direct Line business insurance. This is significantly more than the motoring public – just 54% of whom either own or wish to switch to an electric model.
80% of UK drivers still hold concerns around EV adoption
New poll finds that 80% of UK drivers are concerned about the price of electric vehicles (EVs), with other concerns cited around longevity of battery life, EV charger network infrastructure and the time it takes to charge EVs.
COP26: GRIDSERVE plans global expansion with launch of Partner Network
Electric vehicle infrastructure firm GRIDSERVE is aiming to accelerate the shift to net zero transport worldwide with the launch of its GRIDSERVE Partner Network. The Network will open up the company’s ‘Sun-To-Wheel Ecosystem’ – comprising hybrid solar & battery farms, electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, and electric vehicle solutions to like-minded partners across the world.
Enfield Council installs 50+ EV sockets in street lampposts
Enfield Council has partnered with Siemens and Ubitricity on the delivery of new lamppost column chargers, installing more than 50 electric vehicle charging sockets in street lampposts across the borough this year.
EASAC report: curbing motorised transport is urgent
The European Science Academies (EASAC) at COP26 will discuss a report in which they state curbing motorised transport is an option that the EU must urgently put on the table.
Go-Ahead buys its first zero emission hydrogen buses
Brighton & Hove and Metrobus have ordered 20 hydrogen fuel cell vehicles from Wrightbus, the Northern Irish manufacturer, for deployment on the Fastway routes in the Crawley, Redhill and Gatwick Airport area.
Irish Minister unveils first of 80 electric double decker buses
The first of the eBuses was unveiled as part of her £74 million investment for 100 zero emission buses, which also includes 20 Hydrogen fuelled buses and a programme of associated infrastructure works.
Construction industry launches vision for net zero roads
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) have published a route-map to achieve net zero targets in highways maintenance and construction.
190k on-street EV chargers by 2030 as part of a £1.9bn rollout
Connected Kerb has announced plans to install 190,000 public on-street EV chargers, worth up to £1.9bn, by 2030. The company has secured new partnerships for 10,000 public on-street EV chargers across the UK in 2021 alone, the majority of which will be deployed across West Sussex and Kent, announced today.
More EVs to be registered this year than the whole of the last decade
More plug-in vehicles are set to be registered in 2021 than the whole of the last decade, according to the latest forecast from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).