Logistics UK: Freeze fuel duty forever to help shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles
Business group, Logistics UK, is calling on the government to freeze fuel duty forever to help the sector make the shift to alternatively fuelled vehicles on the road to Net Zero.
GRIDSERVE Electric Highway joins Zap-Map live data network
GRIDSERVE Electric Highway charging stations are now visible on Zap-Map’s live data network.
New National Electrification Skills Framework and Forum launched
A new skills framework which will enable workforces to meet the challenges of the electric revolution and put the UK in a position as a world leader has been created by WMG – University of Warwick, The Faraday Institution and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
Stourton fully solar-powered park and ride officially opens
The UK’s first fully solar-powered park and ride site is served by a fleet of zero-emission electric buses that operate shuttle services to and from Leeds city every 10 minutes.
SMMT report: Record year for carbon reduction despite slow economic progress
The past year has seen the UK automotive industry hit hard by the pandemic with automotive sector turnover down by -24.6%.
Plymouth to host UK’s first charging network for electric maritime vessels
Plymouth is set to become the first city in the UK to install a network of shore-side charging facilities for its expanding fleet of electric maritime vessels.
Electric vans help power Scottish Water’s zero emissions targets
A new fleet of electric vans will take to the road to help Scotland’s water and waste water services to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
REA report finds UK is in danger of not meeting decarbonisation targets
Urgent action is needed to increase grid flexibility otherwise the UK will risk missing its decarbonisation targets, according to the findings of a report carried out by the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA).
Royal Mail adds Micro Electric Vehicles to its fleet
Royal Mail will trial two types of Micro Electric Vehicles (MEVs) for letter and small parcel deliveries.
Action Net Zero calls on Government to help bring EV maker Rivian to the South West
Action Net Zero, a community interest company with the mission to help the city of Bristol embrace a greener future, has backed a call to encourage Amazon-backed electric car company Rivian to set up shop in the South West.
Volta Trucks secures €37m in latest funding round
Electric truck company Volta Trucks has announced the successful conclusion of its Series B funding round with €37 million secured in new capital.
SWARCO supports EV adoption in Solihull
Solihull Council has partnered with SWARCO Smart Charging to help expand the borough’s growing electric vehicle (EV) charging network with 23 charge points installed.