New UK Infrastructure Bank to support local growth and tackle climate change
UK businesses and communities will have billions of pounds available from today as new UK Infrastructure Bank, to support local growth and tackle climate change, opens.
Energy networks open their data with new tool to support emerging markets
The new Energy Data Request Tool can support emerging markets, like electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints and green gas generators, and help projects like new renewables sites connect to the networks.
£20m zero-emission competition winners announced
Promising EV innovations are a step closer as winners of zero-emission vehicle competition are announced.
Volvo and VW the only European car makers on track to electrify on time
Volvo Cars and Volkswagen are the only major carmakers ready to switch to full-electric production in line with Europe’s net zero climate target, according to new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E).
Businesses call for Government leadership in EV roll out
The UK Electric Fleets Coalition, run by the international non-profit Climate Group, has called on the Government to show leadership on issues affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs).
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.