ZipCharge reveal first portable EV Charger
ZipCharge have revealed their first portable Electric Vehicle (EV) charger, the Go. The Go is the first element of a global portable EV charging platform that combines hardware, software, machine learning and innovative ownership models to bring affordable, practical EV charging to more people than ever.
COP26: World leaders agree plan to make clean tech cheaper
A number of world leaders have agreed a plan to make clean technologies cheaper than alternatives with the UK, US and China among countries signed up to push forward the transition to decarbonised energy and transport.
Transport & Energy news round-up
Here transportandenergy.com takes a look at the latest news and stories from local authorities around the UK.
EV startup Rivian to be valued at similar IPO price to Honda
Amazon-backed Rivian Automotive, is targeting a valuation of more than $53 billion for its US debut, placing this electric vehicle maker in the same league as rival, Honda Motors, as EV companies emerge as some of the most sought after investments, in the wake of Tesla.
Supermarkets add nearly 1k EV charge points since early 2020
Nearly 1,000 new electric vehicle (EV) charge points have been installed at supermarkets in the last 21 months, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the RAC.
DriveElectric agrees strategic investment partnership with Sumitomo Corporation
DriveElectric has announced an agreement with Sumitomo Corporation which will see an acceleration in products and services to meet the increasing demand for electric vehicles in the UK.
Pelican Engineering completes delivery to McGill’s of 55 zero emission buses
Pelican Engineering has completed the fit-out and commissioning of its biggest-ever order of zero emission electric Pelican Yutong buses with the delivery of 55 buses to McGill’s in Glasgow.
Multi-vehicle charging hubs are the future for commercial transport
Plans being developed to open up electric bus charging sites to allow businesses to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) would help accelerate the UK’s transition to low carbon transport, according to energy industry leader SSE and leading EV charging business SWARCO Smart Charging.
SSEN’s Powering Net Zero website to help customers on their Net Zero journey
As world leaders gather in Glasgow to progress action in tackling climate change, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution has launched a specially developed website to power its customers on their own journey to net zero.
COP26: International call to grow EV charging ecosystem
A new report based on international examples offers a range of recommendations and policies for governments to grow an electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, across four key areas.
40% of fleets are not using public electric vehicle charging
A survey, produced for Paua by 360 Media Group Ltd and powered by instant PR, of 200 fleet managers, showed that 40% of fleets do not use any public charging.
Vattenfall IDNO outlines options for connecting to the electrical grid
Vattenfall IDNO has published a new whitepaper outlining the options for connecting commercial and industrial developments to the electrical grid.