OZEV calls on councils to take part in EV survey
The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) has called on local authorities to complete a survey which will help inform guidance around electric vehicle infrastructure. One of the barriers faced by councils in implementing EV charging infrastructure is a lack of authoritative guidance on the subject. OZEV have commissioned the IET to produce an EV […]
Greener transport on the agenda in Scotland
Accelerating economic recovery and laying the groundwork for an inclusive, greener transport network will be at the heart of future transport investment in Scotland, according to Transport Scotland.
TTF to focus on transport challenges at annual conference
The Transport Technology Forum has announced the theme of its special virtual annual conference this year.
LCRIG joins EV Energy Taskforce
The Local Council Roads Innovation Group (LCRIG) has joined a working group of the UK Government’s Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce (EVET), it has announced.
Warwickshire to roll-out 100 new charge points
A large-scale, £584,000 contract for BP Pulse to roll-out new charging infrastructure for residents has been signed off by Warwickshire County Council.
Government provides £20m EV charging point boost
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20 million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in towns and cities across the UK. In a letter to councils across Britain, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (2 February) announced that funding for the On-Street Residential Chargepoint Scheme (ORCS) will continue into 2021/22, allowing residents […]
Redbridge Councils expands EV fleet
Redbridge Council has purchased 12 new EVs charged with rapid EV charging bays installed at the council’s Ley Street Depot.
Transport and Energy launches as UK accelerates into EV future
Alec Peachey, an experienced transport and energy journalist, has launched a new website and daily email newsletter for professionals in these sectors: Transport and Energy.
Cotswolds to accelerate charging network
Plans to roll out a network of electric vehicle chargers for businesses and residents across the Cotswolds have been signed off by the local authority.
EV charging network in Wales powered by ENGIE
ENGIE has been working alongside Silverstone Green Energy to roll out the first nationwide public EV charging network across Wales.
Project PACE powers 300,000 miles of EV driving
A project to create more than 40 electric vehicle charging hubs across Lanarkshire has provided 82MWh of energy to electric vehicles allowing almost 300,000 miles to be driven using green transport.
Study will explore feasibility of wireless EV charging
A research project to explore the feasibility of “on-the-go” wireless electric vehicle charging in the UK is being carried out by a consortium of five parties.