National Highways accelerates fleet electrification

National Highways is accelerating the electrification of its vehicle fleet having ordered 51 Toyota bZ4X SUVs which will be used by its team of inspectors.
PoGo partners with Allstar

Ultra-rapid charging firm PoGo Charge has announced a new strategic partnership with Allstar, adding more than 250 EV charging points across 96 locations to the Allstar network.
Skills lacking for major infrastructure plans

The UK Government and wider economy do not have the skills and capacity to deliver ambitious plans for major infrastructure in the next five years, according to a new report.
Aqua superPower leads Vessel-to-Grid demonstration project

Aqua superPower is leading the world’s first Vessel-to-Grid Demonstration Project showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage and flexibility services to harbours, ports, and the grid when the boat is not in use.
Mer provides rapid charging for retail park

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company Mer has extended its partnership with Federated Hermes to bring rapid charging to the Maybird Shopping Park in Stratford-Upon-Avon.
New EV battery manufacturer launches in the UK

Volklec, a new UK manufacturing business making batteries for electric vehicles, has been launched.
EVA England launches EV Drivers’ Manifesto

EVA England has launched its EV Drivers’ Manifesto 2024 which identifies the key priority areas that are essential to address as the uptake of electric vehicles continues to grow.
EV tariff passes 1GW EV battery management milestone

The UK’s most popular electric vehicle (EV) tariff, Intelligent Octopus Go, now manages a combined 1 gigawatt (GW) worth of EV batteries – the equivalent to the amount of electricity needed to power both Birmingham and Leeds on a typical evening
First eHGVs delivered under Electric Freightway programme

The first two fully electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) have been delivered under the Electric Freightway programme to A.F. Blakemore & Son – a company which is directly replacing diesel-powered trucks with electric.
New EV charging company Konect set to help fuel retailers with transition to electrification

Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), a leader in retail and commercial fueling and convenience technology, has launched Konect– a powerful electric vehicle (EV) recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry.
Plug Me In partners with Landis + Gyr

Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Plug Me In has partnered with electronics firm Landis+Gyr to support its commercial charging offering, signing a contract for the provision of INCH Duo and INCH Pro charging stations.
Energy Systems Catapult launches Warm Home Prescription

The Energy Systems Catapult has launched a trial of its Warm Home Prescription (WHP) programme in conjunction with renewable energy company ScottishPower.