Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

Hackney to increase number of EV charging points to meet demand

London borough of Hackney to boost electric vehicle charging point installation beyond previous targets “simply to meet demand”.

InstaVolt launches app to address range anxiety in UK

InstaVolt has launched a dedicated mobile app to help combat range angst amongst British drivers and fast track EV adoption in the UK.

David Beckham invests in UK EV company Lunaz

David Beckham joins the Barclay, Reuben and Dellal families in investing in the rapidly growing vehicle electrification company, Lunaz, which upcycles and converts vehicles to clean-air powertrains.

Amey continues to gear up for a green fuel future

Infrastructure and engineering company, Amey, has begun a trial with 10 electric vehicles across five of its UK contracts to help understand what requirements are needed to transition from fossil fuel to electric, to power its fleet of maintenance vehicles.

New funding provides electric charging boost in borough

Cllr Karen Shore (Cabinet Member - Environment, Highways and Strategic Transport) at the charging facilities in Brook Street Car Park, Chester.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has recently used two sources of funding to boost electric vehicle charging facilities across the borough.

Peugeot to produce hydrogen fuel cell LCV

Peugeot to produce electric model light commercial vehicle (LCV) powered by a hydrogen fuel cell.

Join the Net Zero debate online with ICE and industry leaders

Join the Net Zero debate with the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Rachel Skinner, during her visit to the East Midlands on 3-4 June 2021.

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.