Northern Powergrid could be powering five million EVs by 2050
New data from Northern Powergrid shows that the number of electric vehicles on the roads of the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire could reach five million by 2050.
Britishvolt teams up with universities to explore R&D
An agreement between UK battery technology firm Britishvolt and three of the North East’s leading universities will provide support in education and R&D to enhance innovation.
Transport and energy professionals invited to reconnect at ITT Hub event
Stakeholders from across the transport and energy sectors are being invited to reconnect this summer at the Innovation & Technology in Transport – ITT Hub event – which is taking place at Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 30 June to 1 July.
EV webinar available to watch on demand
The Transport + Energy webinar entitled ‘Overcoming local authority challenges in the EV space’ is now available to watch on demand.
A call to arms on zero emission construction
JCB’s Chief Innovation & Growth Officer Tim Burnhope issues a rallying cry for a unified drive to reduce emissions.
Volta Trucks brings Volta Zero model to Italy
Full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has confirmed that its Volta Zero model will make its Italian debut between 7 and 11 June in Milan.
Britishvolt supporting Round Britain Climate Challenge
An advisory board member from UK battery technology firm Britishvolt is attempting to navigate the UK on a battery-powered paramotor.
EV energy tariff allows motorists to ‘drive a mile for just 1p’
New EV tariff allows motorists to drive for just a penny a mile for the first time since 1972.
New map reveals UK is leader for EV charging, but still lacks infrastructure
The map, from location specialists HERE Technologies, displays EV charging stations across Europe and is based on the company’s EV Charge Points data.
Nissan reportedly in talks to build electric car battery plant in the UK
Car manufacturer Nissan has revealed it is in advanced talks to build a significant electric car battery plant in the UK, with the Financial Times reporting that Nissan wants the UK to be its main electric hub outside Japan.
Mercedes-Benz Trucks forms charging infrastructure partnership with EVBox Group
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has entered into a strategic charging infrastructure partnership with EVBox Group.
Report from Green Alliance says ZEV mandate would save lower income car owners thousands
Think tank Green Alliance has called for the UK government to introduce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate in order to make manufacturers increase the number of EVs they sell.