Installation of public charge points increases by almost 50% in a year
The Department for Transport has published new quarterly statistics for electric vehicle (EV) public charging infrastructure – highlighting an increase of 49 per cent in the number of devices installed (19,520 devices) since April last year.
UPS establishes Cambridge micro-hub
Logistics firm UPS has established a micro hub in the city of Cambridge, operating from a converted shipping container, and which will serve as a consolidation and dispatch point for packages bound for the city centre.
Industry experts hit back at failure to equalise VAT on public charging
The UK Government recently ruled-out recommendations from the House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee to equalise VAT on public charging, with experts from the electric vehicle (EV) sector believing this was a missed opportunity.
Royal United Hospitals gets £21.6m for energy efficiency
A fresh £21.6m decarbonisation grant has been awarded to assist the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) NHS Foundation Trust achieve its net zero goals.
KIA launches EV education events
Kia UK is planning a series of educational events about electric vehicles (EV), launching its ‘Discover EV with Kia’ nationwide.
Hydrogen to support 64,000 jobs by 2030
The UK hydrogen sector will support 64,000 British jobs by 2030, a new Hydrogen UK report has claimed.
Polestar and StoreDot demonstrate XFC technology
Polestar and fast-charging battery pioneer StoreDot have successfully demonstrated the implementation of StoreDot’s Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) technology in a car for the first time, charging a Polestar 5 prototype from 10 to 80% in just 10 minutes.
Europcar report highlights progress
A new report by Europcar has highlighted the firm’s progress and key landmarks as the mobility provider focuses on delivering more sustainable motoring for business and leisure drivers.
Report highlights easy energy efficiency potential
More than 10 million homes are vulnerable to high energy bills due to poorly insulated roofs, but could be upgraded at no upfront cost to the household or taxpayer, according to a new report.
Everrati announces business growth
Everrati’s business to business division, now called Powered by Everrati, has announced business growth with the signing of multiple electrification agreements with global specialist and luxury vehicle brands.
Glasgow golf course goes electric
Glasgow’s Golf It! has become one of the first golf and entertainment facilities to switch to 100% renewable energy and provide EV charging on-site.
Coventry University helps to create technology to charge EVs as they drive
Coventry University is contributing to a pioneering new technology to enable recharging of electric vehicles as they drive on power-enabled roads.
