SMMT report highlights automotive sector’s role in driving green growth
Britain’s automotive sector is urging the new Labour government to use the industry’s decarbonisation success to the UK’s economic advantage, as a new report shows direct carbon emissions from vehicle factories halved over the past 25 years.
New initiative launched to help speed up electrification of HGVs
ENROUTE (Efficient Network for Road-freight Optimisation, Utilisation, and Transfer of Energy) is spearheading a new initiative aimed at significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of eHGV (electric heavy goods vehicles) charging.
Be.EV installs new ultra-rapid EV charging hub in Chesterfield
Charging network Be.EV has installed a new eight-bay ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Chesterfield.
Altilium and Connected Energy partner on battery lifecycle
UK-based clean technology group Altilium and second-life battery energy storage system firm Connected Energy are forming a strategic relationship on extending the lifecycle of EV batteries.
Network operators tender record 6.4GW of capacity
Network operators tendered a record 6.4GW of capacity on Great Britain’s local flexibility markets last year, with 4GW contracted – almost doubling in one year.
Believ plugs-in to Octopus Electroverse
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Octopus Electroverse to boost driver convenience when locating charge points and paying for EV charging.
Climate Group calls for EU-wide zero-emission fleet mandate
Non-profit Climate Group’s flagship EV100 and EV100+ have called for an EU-wide mandate that sets clear zero-emission corporate fleet targets
Haigh and Miliband land transport and energy roles in cabinet
New Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed Louise Haigh as transport secretary and Ed Miliband as net-zero and energy security secretary as the Labour administration takes shape.
Labour to form new government after winning General Election
The Labour Party will form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule – with the party expected to implement a number of clean energy and transport policies.
Zapmap figures highlight increase in number of EV charging devices
Zapmap has published new statistics which show that from the end of June 2024, there are now more than 64,000 public charging devices available to electric vehicle (EV) drivers.
Sales of BEVs rise in June as new car registrations hit million mark
The UK new car market has hit the half year million motors mark for the first time in five years, with the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also showing an increase in sales of battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – up 7.4% to 34,034 units.
Good Energy launches new fixed tariff
Renewable electricity firm Good Energy Group has launched a new fixed tariff to help EV drivers charge vehicles both at home and on the go.