The electric bus revolution
Bernard Magee, Director of Electrical Vehicle Charging at Siemens, discusses the work being done to electrify buses and how both the transport and energy sectors must work together to increase charging capacity at bus depots, deliver the right infrastructure and ultimately help operators get the most out of their fleets.
CCC report identifies eight priority climate risk areas
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has published an Independent Assessment of UK Climate Risk in which they have identified eight priority climate risk areas.
Willmott Dixon to install EV charging points at over 100 sites
Contractor Willmott Dixon has announced plans to install electric vehicle charge points across all of its sites and offices and is working with EV infrastructure specialist Rolec to achieve this goal.
Green light for ITT Hub event
Preparations for the free Innovation and Technology in Transport – ITT Hub event are now in the final stages, with the news that the event can go ahead as planned under the latest Covid-19 restrictions announced by the Prime Minister on Monday (14 June 2021).
Electric car comparison site recruits UK drivers to understand benefits of going electric
Electric vehicle comparison site, Power My EV, is looking for up to 2,000 drivers to test a free online assessment that makes it easier for people to see what the switch to an electric car means for them.
EV maker Polestar joins Exponential Roadmap Initiative and the race to net zero
The Swedish electric car maker has joined the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, committing to 1.5-degree climate target with an ambitious sustainability strategy.
Hampshire’s green economic recovery accelerated by £16m investment
Three key Hampshire sites will receive a combined £16m of investment to accelerate a green economic recovery, creating capacity for local decarbonisation ambitions and to support the delivery of the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure critical for the transition to net zero.
Water company donates charging points to busy car park
Four new electric vehicle (EV) charging points are now active in the car park of a busy Tyneside transport hub, thanks to a donation by Northumbrian Water.
Local authorities continue to invest in EV charging infrastructure
Local authorities continue to invest in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure with South Derbyshire, Brighton & Hove and Stirling councils all recently installing either rapid or taxi charging points.
Royal Mail set to add 3,000 electric vehicles to UK fleet
Around 3,000 additional electric vehicles are set to join Royal Mail’s fleet, as the company announces a ten-fold increase in the number of electric vehicles it operates, with plans to introduce the low-emission vans throughout the UK.
New Wessex Water trucks to be powered by sewage and food waste
Wessex Water trucks powered by sewage and food waste are hitting the roads this summer, a transport revolution that could potentially slash greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality.
ENTEK and Britishvolt to develop battery separator technologies
ENTEK and Britishvolt have signed a non-binding MoU to develop battery separator technologies, with future plans to co-locate at a site in Northumberland.