Equipmake launches world’s longest range electric double decker bus
Vehicle electrification specialist, Equipmake, has launched a new electric bus, the Jewel E, in partnership with Spanish coachbuilder, Beulas, boasting up to 250 miles of range – the longest of any electric double decker in the world.
TAE Technologies announces new power management division
Private fusion energy company, TAE Technologies, has announced the formation of a new division dedicated to power management.
250 residential EV charging points to be installed in Milton Keynes
MK Council has secured a £1.1 million grant from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) which will allow it to install 250 electric vehicle (EV) charging points on streets in older residential areas of Milton Keynes.
Volta Trucks and Sibros to deliver connected systems to commercial vehicle fleets
Volta Trucks has announced that Sibros, a pioneer of deep Over-the-Air (OTA) connected vehicle systems, will provide Sibros’ connected software-based solutions for the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle created specifically for city centre freight distribution.
Large rise in eScooter usage as workers return to offices
Micro-mobility company, Dott, has reported a surge in demand for eScooters, as workers return to their offices after the summer holidays.
EV trial takes a step towards accurately predicting battery lifespan
A world-first, real-life trial of electric vehicles, involving battery analytics specialist, Silver Power Systems (SPS), EV manufacturers and academics, has brought closer the ability to accurately predict EV battery lifespan.
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.