Rolls-Royce announces first fully electric car
Rolls-Royce has confirmed that on-road testing of its first fully electric car is imminent – a moment which its Chief Executive Officer Torsten Müller-Ötvös has described as the “most significant day in the history” of the company since its inception.
£950m rapid charging fund to open for bids
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has announced that bids for the £950 million rapid charging fund (RCF) will open soon with motorway and major A road service area operators eligible to apply for the cash.
SP Energy Networks launches online map to identify EV charging demand
SP Energy Networks has officially launched an online map which can be used to identify the best locations for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
Tevva launches new 7.5 tonne electric truck
Tevva has unveiled its new Tevva Truck – a 7.5-tonne electric lorry which will be mass produced in the UK.
Clean Air Power announces the release of new hydrogen injector range
Specialist sustainability business, Clean Air Power, has released a new internal combustion range which digitally controls hydrogen gas flow into engines.
DfT aims to place UK at the forefront of transport technologies
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the launch of a consultation into technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade – including the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the UK.
Ford to make largest ever US investment in electric vehicles
Ford, together with partner, SK Innovation, has announced plans to make the largest ever US investment in electric vehicles, $11.4 billion and 11,000 new jobs, in a new factory in Tennessee and two Kentucky battery plants.
Fuel crisis causes surge in searches for EVs
Searches for electric vehicles (EVs) saw a massive spike over the past weekend, as the general public reacted to the current fuel crisis.
Hermes bolsters fleet with fully-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters
Consumer parcel delivery specialist Hermes places order for 168 fully-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinters.
Exclusive interview: Quentin Willson on why he’s made the transition to EVs
In an exclusive interview with Transport + Energy editorial director, Alec Peachey, motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson reveals the reasons why he’s now focused on driving and campaigning for electric vehicles (EVs).
Rightcharge partners with Leasing.com to help power EV growth
EV charge point and energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge, has partnered with Leasing.com, the UK’s biggest car leasing comparison site, to help UK drivers make the transition away from petrol and diesel and towards electric vehicles.
Bridgend Council awarded £450k of funding to install EV charging infrastructure
The funding, provided by Welsh Government’s Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Transformation Fund will see EV charging points installed on streets, car parks and at workplaces.