Smart manufacturing’s key role in the pivot to electric vehicles
Keith Perrin, Senior Director – Digital Transformation, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, discusses how automotive manufacturing must evolve rapidly in order to keep apace with the shift to electric vehicles (EVs).
Student’s AI solution for e-charging management goes global
Parisa Akaber, a Knowledge Transfer Associate working on a joint project between Newcastle University and Siemens, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as a multi-stage optimisation solution for scheduling and load management of electric fleet charging.
Industry reaction to Net Zero Strategy
The transport and energy sectors have given their reaction to the Government’s Net Zero Strategy which includes the announcement of an extra £350 million to support the electrification of UK vehicles and another £620m for targeted electric vehicle grants and infrastructure, particularly local on-street residential charge points.
Investment in EVs sits at heart of Government’s Net Zero Strategy
The Government’s Net Zero Strategy includes the announcement of an extra £350 million to support the electrification of UK vehicles and another £620m for targeted electric vehicle grants and infrastructure, particularly local on-street residential charge points.
UKPN unveils electricity network data portal
A new platform which provides unparalleled access to one of the biggest datasets on the UK’s electricity network, has been unveiled by UK Power Networks to boost Net Zero progress.
Ringway moves further towards zero-emissions electric fleet
Highway services company, Ringway, has been fast tracking its way towards its target of 40% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 2030, investing nearly £2,540,000 into electric fleet and plant and nearly £145,000 into EV charging points.
SSEN helps Isle of Wight prepare for the journey to net zero
Research commissioned by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has found that areas of the Isle of Wight will see a dramatic increase in the number of tourists wanting to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) by 2030.
Ford to invest £230m to build first electric vehicle components in UK
Ford Motors is to invest £230 million to transform Halewood Operations in the UK in order to build its first electric vehicle components.
Companies collaborate for pioneering cleaner air initiative
A pioneering project in Bristol is bringing a range of businesses together to collaborate on helping reduce the levels of air pollution ahead of Bristol’s Clean Air Zone (CAZ) launch in 2022.
ElectriX aims to put the spark back into driving
LV= General Insurance has recently launched ElectriX, a source of information and experience for anyone who is thinking about making the switch to an electric car. Their Head of EV Gill Nowell tells Transport + Energy why, and what to look out for on the new website.
MP visits Fuel Cell Systems to discuss hydrogen and fuel cell technology
Laura Farris, MP for Newbury, recently visited Fuel Cell Systems Ltd (FCSL) in Hungerford to see their operations up close and learn more about their role in the hydrogen and fuel cell economy.
Oxfordshire organisation launches fund-raiser to provide public charging points
EZ-Charge is raising finance through UK-based investing platform, Ethex, to raise £1.2m to install and operate 280 electric vehicle (EV) charging points in public car parks across Oxfordshire.