Hitachi ABB Power Grids to expand electric bus fleet charging in Västerås
Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ pioneering Grid-eMotion Fleet charging infrastructure solution will support the increase of quiet, exhaust-free buses in Västerås, Sweden.
72% of London drivers consider changing their vehicle
In a recent survey of Londoners, 72% of drivers are considering changing their vehicle as the 2021 ULEZ expansion looms, with 20% switching to an EV (electric vehicle) or low-emission car.
GRIDSERVE submits plan for 36 EV charging bays in Wirral
Electric vehicle infrastructure firm GRIDSERVE has submitted plans to install 36 EV charging bays at the Wirral International Business Park in Bromborough.
Stagecoach aiming for zero emissions UK bus fleet by 2035
Stagecoach has launched a new sustainability strategy which includes plans to decarbonise its business by around 70% by 2035 as well as targeting having a zero emissions UK bus fleet by that date.
Nissan joins Race to Zero campaign
Vehicle manufacturer Nissan has announced that it has joined the Race to Zero campaign supported by the United Nations, accelerating the company’s full electrification and carbon neutrality goals.
Octopus Hydrogen to supply ZeroAvia with green hydrogen to power HyFlyer II programme
Octopus Hydrogen will supply green hydrogen to zero emission aviation pioneer ZeroAvia after the companies announced a partnership agreement.
Ampaire brings hybrid electric flight to South West England
Ampaire, a pioneer in hybrid electric aircraft technology, launches demonstration flights between Exeter Airport and Cornwall Airport Newquay this week, to advance the use of sustainable aviation, driving down costs and emissions on short regional routes.
OVO Energy launches new green EV tariff
OVO Energy has launched a new OVO Drive + Anytime electric vehicle (EV) charging tariff for members nationwide, following a successful pilot scheme in January this year.
SSEN and Energy Systems Catapult to support EV transition
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is working with Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) on the second phase of an innovative project which is exploring the barriers for people living with disabilities switching to electric vehicles (EVs).
Connected Kerb EV charging project in Lambeth addresses EV inequality
The London Borough of Lambeth has worked with Connected Kerb in a first-of-its-kind project to demonstrate how affordable and accessible public EV charging infrastructure can be deployed to tackle EV inequality and drive greater EV adoption amongst communities traditionally under-represented in the EV transition.
Ordnance Survey announces ‘EV challenges’ hackathon
Ordnance Survey (OS) is inviting developers, data scientists, and problem solvers from a variety of backgrounds to address the key infrastructure and planning challenges hindering the adoption and mass roll out of electric vehicles (EVs) across Britain. Ordnance Survey (OS) is inviting all developers, data scientists, designers and storytellers to participate in a two-day virtual […]
Royal Mail begins emission-cutting tyre trial for electric vans
The six to nine-month trial will see innovative tyres fitted to selected electric vans to test their emission-reducing and efficiency-enhancing capabilities.