Welsh Government and network operators plan UK-first integrated energy grid
Wales aims to be the first country to have a joint approach to developing its gas and electricity networks.
EV drivers could save £92m a year by switching to dedicated energy tariff
Almost a fifth of EV drivers surveyed weren’t aware of EV-friendly energy tariffs that could save them each on average £351 a year on their energy bills, according to new research from Love my EV, the UK’s only dedicated electric vehicle and energy tariff price comparison site.
InstaVolt to expand UK presence, growing network to 10k rapid chargers by 2030
InstaVolt has announced its commitment to UK EV customers with the expansion of its product offering and a pledge to install 10,000 InstaVolt chargers by 2030.
Drivers of SUVS could save 9m tonnes of Co2 a year by going electric
Drivers of SUVs could save Britain at least 8.7 million tonnes of carbon emissions each year, helping Britain in its goal to achieve Net Zero, if they were all to switch to an equivalent EV version, according to new research from EDF.
Scottish Power backs shift to electric vehicles by partnering with EO Charging
ScottishPower has partnered with EO Charging to offer its customers the world’s smallest residential electric vehicle charger, in a bid to support consumers in the move towards greener transport.
Ocado Group develops new CNG refuelling site
Ocado Group has signed a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
Developing electric vehicle markets to deliver change
UK Power Networks is forecasting that up to 2.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be connected to its networks by 2028, up from just 150,000 in its regions today. Transport + Energy caught up with the company’s Director of Customer Service, Strategy, Regulation and Information Systems – Suleman Alli – to find out why and how the network operator has been developing and building markets to build confidence in EVs.
National Highways representative joins Transport + Energy editorial board
Dr Joanna White, the Acting Roads Development Divisional Director at National Highways, has joined Transport + Energy’s editorial advisory board.
Electric car charging points to be installed at every new home and office across England
New legislation, revealed by the Transport Minister, Rachel Maclean, will require the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging points on all new-build properties in England.
99% of drivers overestimate the number of EVs running out of charge
Less than 4% of EV breakdowns in 2020 were for “out of charge”, but drivers think it was considerably more.
RAC wins contract with Renault to provide EV roadside assistance
The RAC has secured the Renault UK contract to provide roadside assistance for all its brand-new electric vehicles (EVs) as well as all those EVs still covered by its three-year warranty.
Camberwell bus garage brings net zero a step closer
A suite of 42 charge points are now in operation at Camberwell Garage in South-East London, thanks to a new electric vehicle charging solution powered by UK Power Networks.