Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Partnership helping to make EVs a reality for disabled drivers

Motability and UK Power Networks have joined forces to help disabled drivers make the switch to electric vehicles – by mapping out accessible charging infrastructure.

Britishvolt granted planning permission for Gigaplant in Northumberland

Britishvolt has been granted planning permission to construct its first full-scale lithium-ion Gigaplant facility in Northumberland.

Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port turns to EV production after £100m investment

The future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port car plant has been secured after Stellantis announced a £100 million investment in the company’s manufacturing plant to transform the site for a new era in electric vehicle manufacturing.

Sono Motors breaks cash preorders for flagship vehicle

Self-charging German EV company, Sono Motors, sees record cash preorders for its flagship vehicle.

Rightcharge wins dedicated ‘e-mobility start-up challenge’

Dedicated e-mobility PR agency, Influence emobility, has revealed that Rightcharge is the winner of its acclaimed Start-Up Challenge.

New car market recovery squeezed by supply issues

Consumer confidence steady but global semiconductor shortage impacts vehicle supply, says SMMT. New car registrations in June grew 28.0% year-on-year to 186,128, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)’s latest figures. With the latest SMMT research showing electrification could create 40,000 new jobs by 2030, plug-in vehicles continued to increase market share. […]

Daimler, Traton and Volvo plan Euro charging network for heavy-duty trucks

The three leading commercial vehicle manufacturers Daimler Truck, the Traton Group and Volvo Group have signed a non-binding agreement to install and operate a high-performance public charging network for battery electric heavy-duty long-haul trucks and coaches across Europe.

Elmtronics and Teesside win OZEV grant to develop electric fleet solution

Elmtronics and Teesside University have been granted funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) in partnership with Innovate, through the Infrastructure Solutions for Zero-Emission vehicles competition.

Clean Air Power wins funding for leading freight decarbonisation project

The specialist sustainability business has been awarded a major government-backed grant to cut rail freight diesel usage.

Volta Trucks reveals the first running Volta Zero prototype chassis

Volta Trucks, the start-up electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has revealed the first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner city logistics.