“North-south divide” on public EV infrastructure

A north-south divide is threatening Britain’s net zero transition as local authorities face a disparity in access to cash and planning for public sector EV infrastructure, according to fresh research by charge point operator (CPO) Believ.

Plug-in vehicles leads growth in record UK vehicle levels

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Plug-in vehicles have helped drive the highest number of vehicles on UK roads last year, rising by 1.7% to 41,404,589 vehicles, according to new Motorparc data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Burges Salmon advises on £100m bus funding platform

Law firm Burges Salmon has advised Rock Road, the zero-emission bus financier, on the launch of its new funding platform created through the partnership between its owners, Rock Rail and Aviva, and the UK Infrastructure Bank.

Scottish Government abandons 2030 climate goal

Scotland’s target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 75% by 2030 has been abandoned by the Government, but it remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2045 and has launched a suite of new policies on transport, including increasing the number of electric vehicle chargers, and land use.

National Grid launches Viking Link

National Grid has launched Viking Link, a 475 mile-long land and subsea cable connecting British and Danish energy grids for the first time. 

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