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.
Thirty all-electric Volkswagen ID Buzz vans added to Wates fleet
Property maintenance specialist Wates Property Services has added 30 all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans and 30 Transporter vans to its fleet of vehicles.
Cormac invests over £1m in training and development
Over the last 12 months, Cormac has shown commitment to delivering value for its communities by investing over £1 million in training and development.
JLR signs deal with Fortescue
JLR has signed a multi-year deal to use Fortescue’s advanced battery intelligence software, Elysia, in its next-generation electric vehicles.
T+E Skills: Supporting training providers
Continuing our Transport + Energy Skills series, Dr Benjamin Silverstone – Skills and Workforce Transformation Specialist at WMG, University of Warwick – highlights the establishment of Further Education Lecturer Reserves which support training and development providers to ensure industry can access, train and develop the talent it needs.
Royal Mail hits HVO milestone
Royal Mail has hit its first milestone in its rollout of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to fuel its heavy goods vehicle (HGV) fleet, using over 10 million litres and saving more than 30,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.
University of Bradford and SSE Energy Solutions join forces
The University of Bradford has signed a strategic partnership with energy infrastructure expert SSE Energy Solutions to collaborate on education, research, and the implementation of sustainable energy initiatives.
Paralympian Olivia Breen becomes official ambassador for Osprey
Osprey Charging has announced that celebrated British Paralympian long jumper and sprinter Olivia Breen will be become an official ambassador for the company.
ZEV growth in HGV sector but incentives required
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell for the first time in two years but zero-emission vehicle growth continued, according to the latest figures by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Zest partners with national park on charging
The North York Moors National Park Authority has worked in partnership with Zest on new EV charging facilities for visitors to the National Park.
Altilium secures government backing
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has secured backing from the UK government to begin rapid prototyping of lithium-ion EV battery cells using recycled cathode active materials (CAM).
Octopus enables cheap public charging
Electric car drivers in Britain can benefit from cheaper public charging through an innovation from Octopus Electroverse.
