SMMT: Electrified vehicle demand surges in August
Demand for the latest battery electric (BEV), hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles has surged, up 32.2%, 45.7% and 72.1% respectively, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Greening Asia’s transport industry projected to cost £9 trillion
New research from ING’s macroeconomics team calculates the mountain to climb to achieve Asia’s race to net-zero.
Tesla plans to release £20k EV in 2023 possibly with no steering wheel
Elon Musk has told Tesla employees that the automaker is aiming to release its previously announced $25,000 (approx £18-20k) electric car in 2023. Musk also suggested it might not even be equipped with a steering wheel.
Rapid EV charging sites for taxis and public go live in Oxford
Members of the public and taxi drivers will be able to charge their electric vehicles (EVs) in less than hour, as two shared rapid charging point sites go live in Oxford.
£1bn hydrogen investment fund launched by JCB founder
Founder of JCB and green entrepreneur, Jo Bamford, has joined forces with multi-family office Vedra Partners to launch HYCAP, a hydrogen investment fund which has set its sights on raising £1bn.
Quentin Willson joins Transport + Energy editorial board
Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson has joined Transport + Energy’s editorial advisory board.
Enabling works start at Britishvolt Gigaplant site
Battery cell technology and R&D company Britishvolt has instructed ISG to start enabling works on the UK’s premier Gigaplant site in Cambois, Northumberland.
Ofgem launches EV strategy
Energy regulator Ofgem has launched its electric vehicle (EV) strategy which sets out priorities to ensure that the infrastructure and technology is in place for the rapidly growing number of EVs on the road.
FleetCharge solution launched by Octopus and JustPark
JustPark and Octopus Energy Group have joined forces to launch an electric vehicle charging solution which is designed to identify suitable locations and install private chargers for fleet drivers.
Q&A: Trojan Energy’s Mark Constable on why collaboration is key to solving the decarbonisation challenge
Mark Constable, Head of Business Development at Trojan Energy, talks to Transport + Energy about the importance of both sectors working together and offers advice on how this can be achieved. In a wide ranging interview Mark also discusses the challenges faced by councils when it comes to the adoption of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, and the types of solutions that can accelerate change.
Greater Manchester CAZ and £120m Financial Support Scheme rollout begins
Work is under way to get ready for the Greater Manchester-wide Clean Air Zone (CAZ), launching on 30th May 2022, with the first Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras now installed, and a Financial Support Scheme due to launch in November.
Rightcharge partners with Lookers to help power new EV growth
Car retailer Lookers has struck a major partnership with ‘all-in-one’ charge point and EV-friendly energy tariff comparison service Rightcharge as part of a new drive to help customers make a move away from petrol and diesel.