Galliford Try receives funding for road network electrification
The research is part of a £20m programme which will play a significant role in the government’s transport decarbonisation plan that includes a commitment to end the sale of fossil-fuel goods vehicles by 2040.
Western Power Distribution outlines plans to expand DSO services
WPD aims to make it easier for third parties to deliver flexibility services, and to promote increased competition and deliver additional network capacity to connect greater volumes of renewable distributed generation (including wind and solar), energy storage solutions, and other low carbon technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
£91.7m investment as UK accelerates towards net-zero emissions
Net-zero motoring moved a step closer today as the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) announced almost £92 million combined government and industry funding has been committed to four innovative projects, aiming to tackle range anxiety and find solutions to decarbonise commercial and heavy-duty transport.
SWARCO launches dedicated EV charging business
SWARCO has launched Smart Charging, a dedicated business aimed at addressing the future electric vehicle (EV) charging needs of customers within local authorities, the public transport sector and commercial fleets.
Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphalts
Highways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive toward net zero carbon emissions.
Consortium established to develop prototype solid-state batteries for EVs
A consortium of seven UK-based organisations has signed a memorandum of understanding to combine ambitions to develop world-leading prototype solid-state battery technology, targeting automotive applications.
Trojan Energy secures £2.2m to help with roll out of EV charging solution
Trojan Energy has secured a late seed round investment of £2.2 million to roll out its unique, flat-and-flush on-street EV (electric vehicle) charging hubs and develop further commercial applications of its technology.
UK Power Networks Services installing EV infrastructure at British Army sites
UK Power Networks Services is installing electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure at military sites across the south of England.
UK government launches plan for a hydrogen economy
First-ever vision to kick start world-leading hydrogen economy set to support over 9,000 UK jobs and unlock £4 billion investment by 2030.
Paua ‘plug and charge’ solution to make EV charging effortless
Electric car charging start-up, Paua, has delivered a successful trial showing how its Plug-and-Charge solution makes charging an EV effortless, requiring no apps, charge cards or admin to start a charge.
Competition winners to deliver hydrogen transport trials in Tees Valley
Hydrogen transport pilots in the Tees Valley area will establish the UK as a leader in the technology and propel us towards our net zero goals, Transport Secretary, Grant Shapps, has said today, as he unveiled the winners of a £2.5 million R&D competition.
Drivers to save as EV smart charging scheme comes to Shropshire
Residents across Shropshire will be amongst the first in the UK to take part in a pioneering new project that could save them hundreds of pounds every year when publicly charging electric vehicles (EVs). Shropshire is one of four regions to take part in the world-leading scheme to demonstrate how smart technology can be integrated […]