Alec Peachey, Author at Transport + Energy

94% of BEV owners would never go back to ICE

Some 93.71% of current battery-electric vehicle (BEV) owners would never switch back to an internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicle, according to a wide ranging survey by FullyCharged.

General Election 2024: professionals from transport and energy sectors give their views

With the General Election taking place tomorrow (Thursday 4th July), professionals from the clean energy and transport sectors have given their views on what actions they’d like to see the new Government implement – including a clearer strategy for electric vehicles (EVs) and making them more affordable.

Extra MSA teams up with Ahead Partnership on youth engagement

Extra MSA recently welcomed Year 9 students from Mount St Mary’s School to its Leeds Skelton Lake services for an interactive insights day on the role of EV charging in the transition to Net Zero.

Land status risks hampering grid connections

Efforts to speed up UK grid connection times are at risk from delays caused by uncertainty over the status and ownership of land.

InstaVolt reaches 2,000th EV charger mark in UK

Rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network InstaVolt has become the first charge point provider in the UK to reach 2,000 contracted rapid and ultra-rapid chargers.

VolkerHighways event showcases collaboration and new tech

VolkerHighways’ Driving the Future event bought together public and private sector partners to explore the latest technologies and services.

Report highlights Scottish public charging potential

New research shows investment in public EV charging is limited to three local authorities in Scotland and the role of landowners is growing in the sector.

APCOA partners with CTEK charge points

Electric vehicle charge points from CTEK will be installed in car parks managed by parking firm APCOA across the UK.

GRIDSERVE launches app

GRIDSERVE has launched the GRIDSERVE app to bring added benefits and features to regular and new customers.

Greenpower Park calls for acceleration of battery production

West Midlands-based centre for electrification and green energy Greenpower Park has called on the next UK Government to accelerate domestic battery production.