Transport Decarbonisation Plan: the industry reacts
With the much-delayed release of the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan, there has come mixed reactions from the wider industry, with some welcoming it as a bold step forward, but others deriding it for its limited reach and urgency, in terms of both technological measures, and also ways it might effect behavioural change.
Volta Trucks calls for greater ambition in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan
Volta Trucks has issued a guarded welcome to the publication of the UK Government’s Transport Decarbonisation Plan, but has called for a greater level of ambition to tackle the climate and air quality emergency faced by the environment.
Local leaders call for more powers to deliver net zero
A communiqué issued by UK100 and signed by a group of 32 cross-party Mayors and local leaders has called for local and regional authorities to have more powers to deliver Net Zero emissions.
Transport Decarbonisation Plan launched
The Government has launched its long awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan (TDP) which includes ambitious plans to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050, a pledge to end the sale of new diesel and petrol heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) by 2040 and a commitment to electrify the entire fleet of government cars and vans by 2027.
Freight Portal relaunch helps fleet operators to tackle carbon emissions and costs
Energy Saving Trust, Zemo Partnership and the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal the relaunched and revamped Freight Portal, providing greater help and support to operators to reduce carbon emissions and fuel bills.
Innovation and Technology in Transport event makes its debut
The inaugural Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT Hub) event made its debut this July – the largest show of its kind in 40 years – to spearhead the future of transport and revolutionise the commercial vehicle market as the industry transitions to net zero emissions and strives to reach maximum efficiency.
37.4m EVs needed on UK roads to reach net zero by 2050
There will need to be 37.4m electric vehicles on UK roads to reach net zero by 2050, according to the National Grid Electricity System Operator (ESO).
Used EV market can grow by 40% in 2030 by transforming fleets
A new global report released today by international non-profit, The Climate Group, has found that most buses and light duty fleet vehicles can switch to EVs in leading markets by 2030.
New Zenobe project allows simultaneous charging of electric bus fleets
Zenobe, the UK’s leading owner and operator of battery storage, recently partnered with digital solutions company, Supercharge, to successfully build a charging system that can simultaneously power a fleet of 16 electric buses.
Co Charger launches £250k funding bid to accelerate EV adoption
The UK’s first dedicated electric vehicle community charging scheme, Co Charger, has today announced the launch of a funding round via the Ethex positive investing platform to raise £250k to grow its shared mobility initiatives.
Home & Roam to simplify EV charging and payments
‘Home & Roam’ solution to simplify EV charging and payments thanks to OZEV funding.
ENA announces new grid connections process
Energy Networks Association (ENA) has announced a new, streamlined connections process making it easier for electric vehicles (EVs) and heat pumps to be connected to the electricity networks.