Hampshire County Council launches on-street EV charge point pilot
Hampshire County Council has introduced 50 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in the areas of Eastleigh and Winchester as part of an innovative pilot scheme to be launched in March.
How far will electricity take us?
Head of markets at UK Power Networks Services, Philip Heathcote, examines the changes across the energy supply industry – and its impact on transportation.
WeAutomotive webinars for EV supply chain
WeAutomotive Group presents its latest series of webinars for the sector with Adhesives, Sealants and Thermal Materials For EV Batteries 2021.
NIC wants delivery roadmap for EV charging infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has called on the government to produce a delivery roadmap for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet the 2030 ban on sales of new diesel and petrol cars and vans.
British Gas joins WPD’s Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid project
British Gas have become the fourth and final energy partner on a project designed to demonstrate how electric vehicles (EVs) can provide V2G services.
New energy system map will highlight network assets
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) is working with Ordnance Survey (OS) and 1Spatial to build an in-depth digital system map of the UK’s energy system.
LowCVP changes name to Zemo Partnership
The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has changed its name to Zemo Partnership in an effort to strengthen its commitment to make change happen faster and accelerate the transport transition to zero emissions.
Eurovia (UK) to provide wireless charging solutions to UK cities
Highway contractor Eurovia UK has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Momentum Dynamics Corporation, a leading provider of wireless charging for electric vehicles, meaning the two companies will collaborate to develop wireless EV charging solutions for UK cities and fleets. Highways-news.com reports that the MOU heralds the beginning of a long-term partnership that will […]
Doncaster accelerates fully electric fleet
Doncaster Council has continued its climate emergency drive with the roll-out of 100% electric vehicles into service.
£50m boost for home and workplace EV charging schemes
Small businesses and those in leasehold and rented accommodation are set to benefit from up to £50 million to install electric vehicle chargepoints. The Department for Transport (DfT) has today (13 February 2021) announced that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides up to £350 towards a chargepoint, will continue next year and be expanded […]
EV smart charging trial findings revealed
The UK’s largest trial of smart charging incentives found the majority of electric vehicle drivers who took part shifted charging to off-peak, reducing demand on the network at the busiest times.
Miles Macadam complete carbon neutral surfacing scheme
Miles Macadam has joined forces with WSP and Kier to deliver a £1 million carbon neutral surfacing improvement scheme on behalf of Shropshire Council.