JCB announces £100m investment in hydrogen engine production
JCB is investing £100 million on a project to produce super-efficient hydrogen engines.
National Grid and Digital Catapult partner to explore 5G benefits to deliver net zero
National Grid has partnered with Digital Catapult to deliver the UK’s first feasibility report to assess the opportunity for adoption of 5G within the Electricity & Gas Transmission networks.
EO Charging launches eBus division
Electric vehicle charging company EO Charging has announced the launch of a dedicated eBus division and software platform to support the electrification of bus fleets and the drive by local and national governments to reach clean air targets.
Survey: over 25% of car hirers would hire an EV
More than a quarter (29%) of car hirers would like to hire an electric car to try one out (28% of men and 31% of women).
West Midlands Gigafactory to secure automotive industry’s long-term electric future
West Midlands Gigafactory, a public private joint venture between Coventry City Council and Coventry Airport Ltd, has today unveiled further plans to develop the UK’s largest battery gigafactory as it continues to explore investment opportunities with battery manufacturers from around the globe.
Government publishes Heat and Buildings Strategy with extra funding for networks
The government has published its long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy which aims to reduce household heating and buildings emissions, and includes an additional £65m to help manage increased demands on the UK’s electricity system.
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.