New regional transport strategy launched
A regional transport strategy has been shared by Peninsula Transport, the Sub-national Transport Body for Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay – setting out a number of objectives including the introduction of affordable zero-emission transport through a reliable electric vehicle charging network and alternative fuel choices for road freight and buses.
Electric refuse vehicle trial hailed a success
VEV has revealed the results of a successful eight-week pilot of electric refuse / recycling collection vehicles (RCVs) with two councils in Hampshire – with a significant reduction in noise pollution and 8,898kg in emissions savings being achieved.
Allstar finds businesses moving to electrification
Businesses are increasingly moving to electrification of transport, according to a new report from electric vehicle (EV) fuel and business expense payment firm Allstar.
TotalEnergies and SSE join forces to create Source
TotalEnergies and SSE have created a joint venture for EV charging infrastructure in the UK and Ireland under the brand name Source.
Osprey acquires Twyford site for hub
EV charging network firm Osprey Charging has completed the freehold purchase of a two-acre plot at Twyford Services on the A46, near Evesham.
ChargeUK releases white paper on charging progress
A new public charge point is being installed every 25 minutes and there are nearly a million domestic, workplace and public charge points, according to a new study of the sector by voice of the sector ChargeUK.
Motability Operations announces new MD of Electric & Insurance
Motability Operations has announced Andy Broadfield will be joining the business from November as Managing Director of Electric & Insurance.
OVO customers offered free solar panels
OVO customers can get up to five free solar panels, around half the panels required for the average home, to be redeemed when they invest in an OVO solar and battery package in the future.
Stagecoach gets EV buses for London
Stagecoach will receive 24 small and 17 double decker electric buses for routes operated for Transport for London (TfL) next year.
Swarm launches Hub:One to boost solar savings
Green energy firm Swarm has launched its first product, which has been designed and built in its home in the North East of England.
Survey highlights how EV drivers face payment issues
EV drivers face issues in booking and paying for EV chargers, according to a new survey by EV payment specialist Paythru, conducted in partnership with The EV Café.
ReFood takes delivery of first electric collection vehicle
ReFood, the UK’s leading food waste recycler, has taken delivery of its first plug-in collection vehicle.