BP Pulse to rollout ultra-fast charging hubs across the UK
BP Pulse has announced plans to expand its ultra-fast EV charging infrastructure significantly across the UK, with a series of new charging hubs developed in partnership with The EV Network (EVN).
Driving change with EVA England
Gill Nowell, Director of the Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England, talks about why the group was created and what it hopes to achieve now that it’s in a position to welcome members.
Scotland’s first biomethane refuelling station being built by CNG Fuels
Renewable energy firm CNG Fuels has started building Scotland’s first public access renewable biomethane HGV refuelling station, which it says will allow fleet operators to run their vehicles on low-carbon fuel, support net zero plans and save money.
£40m funding for zero emission buses in Scotland
The Scottish Government has awarded £40.5 million through a second round of the Scottish Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme (SULEBS).
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.
