Auto Trader report shows ZEV mandate is driving down price of new EVs
Auto Trader’s latest Road to 2035 Report, which tracks the UKs progress of the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), reveals the impact of the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which came into force this year.
Walkers switches to cooking oil to deliver crisps
PepsiCo has announced that it has continued to expand its use of hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) – used cooking oil – across its supply chain, in a move estimated to save the company an additional 13,000 tonnes in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by the end of 2024.
Problems with power supply cited as most common cause of EV charger maintenance callouts
A new study carried out by Techniche into why electric vehicle chargers break down shows that problems with power supply cause most EV charger maintenance callouts.
ChargeUK launches manifesto with 12 key asks for next government
Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure trade association ChargeUK has published its election manifesto – Our Electric Future: ChargeUK’s manifesto for the next government.
Solar panel plans for Tootbus
Low emissions sightseeing bus firm Tootbus has secured approval for plans to install roof-mounted solar panels on its Wandsworth depot, collaborating with electric fleet solutions provider VEV on the scheme.
Rolec partners with The Solar Advisory Service
EV chargepoint manufacturer Rolec has become the official charging partner of solar panel firm The Solar Advisory Service.
Green shipping corridors created
NatPower Marine and port operator Peel Ports Group have collaborated on plans to establish the first “green shipping corridors” between Ireland and the UK. The proposed project would see NatPower Marine develop one of the UK’s first commercial electric ship charging networks to support electric propulsion and cold ironing, the process of accessing clean power while docked. […]
University of East London reduces emissions by 10%
The University of East London (UEL) has reduced its carbon emissions by 10 per cent in its new net zero strategy, putting the organisation on track to achieve its 2030 net-zero target.
BYD launches fully electric bus
Electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has launched its all-new fully electric double deck bus, which is expected to begin operating in London later this year.
Motability Operations launches EV public charging solution
Motability Operations has launched Motability Go Charge, a new solution to simplify public EV charging for its customers.
ChargeGuru launches EV charging for apartment blocks
Leading provider of electric vehicle charging solutions ChargeGuru UK has joined forces with property management business The Property Institute and commenced roll-out of fully funded EV charging infrastructure for apartment blocks across the UK.
Europcar’s EV barometer highlights disparity in attitudes to going electric
Europcar’s latest EV barometer results highlight disparity in attitudes to going electric with private motorists struggling more than company car drivers with cost and charging infrastructure.
