Portal for green technology launched
A new portal that aims to make it easier to connect EV chargers, PV, heat pumps and batteries to the mains electricity network has been launched by UK Power Networks.
£54m funding for electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses
Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng has announced £54 million funding for the next generation of electric trucks and hydrogen-powered buses.
Scottish Government invests £7m in zero emission mobility innovation
Two new innovation projects that will support zero emission mobility across Scotland will benefit from a £7 million investment by the Government.
DfT makes changes to EV grant scheme
The grant scheme for electric cars, vans and trucks has been updated to target less expensive models with the government providing up to £2,500 for EVs priced under £35,000.
National Grid agrees £7.8bn deal to buy WPD
National Grid has agreed a deal to buy Western Power Distribution (WPD) – the UK’s largest electricity distribution business – for £7.8 billion.
Network operator predicts North West is heading for one million EVs by 2030
A study carried out by network operator Electricity North West shows that the region could have up to a million electric cars and vans on its roads by the end of the decade.
GRIDSERVE takes 25% stake in Ecotricity’s Electric Highway
GRIDSERVE has taken a 25% stake in Ecotricity’s Electric Highway – Europe’s first nationwide charging network, which will transform electric vehicle charging facilities on Britain’s motorways and major roads.
Ofgem confirms electricity networks investment plans
Ofgem has confirmed ambitious plans to boost investment in local electricity grids needed to support the growth in electric cars, small scale renewables, storage and cleaner forms of heating but has lowered the proportion of money going to network company shareholders in the next price period.
Autonomous driving developed at Munich Airport innovation centre
Tech firm Argo AI will be using the LabCampus innovation centre at Munich Airport to test its autonomous driving vehicles, it has announced.
Future transport trial to shift to low-emission alternatives
A two-year trial will take place at the University of Warwick looking at reducing personal car use and increasing access to other electric and low-emission alternatives.
TTF conference sessions available to watch on-demand
All the sessions from last week’s Transport Technology Forum conference are now available to watch on-demand.
Putting Vehicle to Grid technology into action
Claire Miller, Director of Tech and Innovation at Octopus Electric Vehicles, discusses how Vehicle to Grid technology can help transform the transport and energy sectors.