TfL opens rapid charging hub for EVs in Woolwich
Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new rapid charging hub for electric vehicles (EVs) at Glass Yard in Woolwich – with the site featuring eight points that allow drivers to charge up in 20-30 minutes.
National Highways’ virtual twin to transform road network
A virtual twin of the road network that can predict the time and location of potholes and other maintenance issues is just one of the innovations poised to transform National Highways’ future operations.
Commercial vehicle industry calls for decarbonisation plans before bans
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on government to work with industry to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks.
The EV Network secures leases for Stoke-on-Trent drive thru development
National property developer, Godwin Developments, has secured leases with The EV Network and Greggs at a new drive-thru retail development in Stoke-on-Trent. The EV Network will provide six charging bays that will be available alongside the site’s other 35 car parking spaces. Ketan Patel, Senior Development Manager at Godwin, said: “The proportion of electric vehicles […]
Shell to install 50,000 ubitricity EV charge posts by 2025
The move aims to significantly extend charging network for UK drivers who have no off-street parking.
New tech to boost reliability of power supplies installed across South East and London
As part of a £435k innovation trial by UK Power Networks (UKPN), engineers have fitted new ‘Smart Cable Guards’ at two sites – New Addington and East Grinstead – to detect and fix potential power cuts before they happen. It is the first time the devices – created by global energy expert DNV – have […]
National Grid’s £7.8bn purchase of WPD gets green light
The Competition and Market Authority (CMA) has approved National Grid’s £7.8bn offer to purchase Western Power Distribution (WPD), which covers the South West, South Wales and the Midlands.
Geotab research shows petrol and diesel fleet vehicles can make switch to electric
A study carried out by Geotab has found that almost four-in-ten fleet vehicles in the UK could switch to electric and save money over the course of the vehicle’s life.
MFG opens ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging station in Manchester
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has opened the very first electric vehicle (EV) only forecourt and valeting centre dedicated solely to ultra-rapid chargers in the North-West of England – at its Stretford branch on the Chester Road, Manchester.
Zap-Pay gathers momentum with five more charge point operators
Zap-Map, the UK’s leading EV mapping service, has announced that five more charge point operators have joined the company’s payment system, Zap-Pay.
New £450m fund to unlock cutting-edge innovation across networks
A new fund opening today will unlock greener ways to travel and to heat and power homes and businesses, by harnessing a new approach to energy network innovation.
Harrow creates digital twin with street imagery and LiDAR data
The London Borough of Harrow has added high definition street-level imagery and LiDAR data to its Esri UK corporate GIS system, giving staff access to a highly accurate digital twin of the borough.