Wales & West Utilities gets go-ahead to inject hydrogen to grid in Swindon
Wales & West Utilities has received the green light from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) to inject gas containing up to 1% hydrogen into its gas network in Swindon, the first time that they have permitted natural gas with an elevated hydrogen level to be used in the national network.
SWARCO Smart Charging makes senior hire to lead Petrol Forecourt proposition
SWARCO Smart Charging, the nationwide EV infrastructure business, is continuing its investment in key sector expertise with the appointment of David Holder to lead its Petrol Forecourt proposition and manage its Motor Fuel Group (MFG) relationship throughout the UK.
Lancashire County Council to spend £3m on electric cars and charging points
Lancashire County Council is set to spend £3m on a fleet of new electric vehicles and charging points.
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.
