Delivering sustainable construction
Road infrastructure demand is insatiable, but climate change calls for lower emissions. As COP28 brings increased focus on construction, there will be an even greater onus on how the highways sector can take on both challenges and enable a future highway network which is safe, sustainable, resilient and tomorrow-ready. But how are we going to get there and what obstacles need to be overcome? Thomas Edgcumbe, Surfacing Solutions Managing Director at Aggregate Industries discusses.
Managing Director of PoGo Charge warns of ‘confusion and disappointment’ in debate over EV charging accessibility
The Managing Director of electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator PoGo Charge has warned that the different ways in which accessibility is being measured and assessed in the world of EV charging infrastructure is leading to ‘confusion and disappointment’ within the industry and amongst drivers.
Greenpower Park launches as UK Centre of Electrification and Clean Energy
Plans to place Britain at the epicentre of the green industrial revolution have taken a significant leap forward today (27th March 2024) with the launch of Greenpower Park – the UK Centre of Electrification and Clean Energy.
Sevadis enters partnership with BAM Charging Solutions to drive forward electrification
Sevadis, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) charge points has announced it is joining forces with BAM Charging Solutions – a division of BAM, to form a collaboration in supporting the future of electrification.
New funding model will help remove barriers to net zero energy housebuilding
Intelligent home technology provider Wondrwall has launched Energy Service Contracts (ESC) – a funded model enabling all new build homes to be net zero energy from build, without incremental costs to the housebuilder or homeowner.
XPO expands use of HVO fuels and electric-powered vehicles
XPO Logistics has successfully deployed hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) and electric-powered vehicles within its 4PL and transport control tower operations.
Rimac Energy opens new facility in Oxfordshire
Rimac Energy has recently opened a new 1,850 square metre facility in Witney, Oxfordshire to house its rapidly growing team in the UK and serve as a hub for technological innovation.
Volvo CE pilots e-shuttle delivery service to cut transport emissions
Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks have teamed up with logistics firm Capelle Transports to pilot an innovative electric shuttle delivery solution.
Through-pavement home EV charging channel trialled in Scotland
Kerbo Charge have announced the installation of through-pavement electric vehicle charging channels in Stirling – the first of its kind to happen in Scotland.
Calls for mandating accessible EV charging infrastructure continue to grow with government urged to act
Calls for all public electric vehicle (EV) charging sites to have accessible charging mandated are growing louder with Baroness Jenny Randerson backing the likes of ChargeSafe, Motability Foundation and RECHARGE UK in calling for Government action.
Cranfield to lead on hydrogen tech hub for aviation
Cranfield University will lead the research and development of a hydrogen technology hub to demonstrate the potential of hydrogen as a net zero aviation fuel.
Polestar 3 cuts carbon emissions compared to previous models
Polestar has revealed the total cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of Polestar’s first electric performance SUV, Polestar 3, is lower than that the smaller Polestar 2 when it was launched in 2020 at 24.7 tCO2e versus 26.1 tCO2e.