Green light for National Grid’s Yorkshire GREEN project
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, Claire Coutinho, has granted a development consent order (DCO) for the Yorkshire GREEN Energy Enablement project, meaning National Grid can start construction to upgrade and reinforce the high-voltage power network near York, North Yorkshire.
Gill Nowell returns to EVA England’s Board of Directors
Electric vehicle (EV) members’ association EVA England has announced that Gill Nowell, co-founding member and leading voice in transport decarbonisation, has returned to the Association’s Board of Directors.
BVRLA’s Charging Index shows more councils have EV plans in place, but further focus needed on fleet
The BVRLA’s latest Fleet Friendly Charging Index shows that half of all local authorities now have an electric vehicle charging strategy in place, but only a tiny proportion are talking to fleets about their needs.
BP Pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops and unveils plans to help HGVs electrify
BP Pulse, bp’s electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent as part of its strategic drive to create a Europe-wide network of electric truck (EV) charging infrastructure.
InstaVolt opens 14 charger hub at Syon Park
Rapid charging network InstaVolt has opened a 14 charger superhub at iconic Syon Park in West London.
Trojan Energy confirms partnership with Transport + Energy, leading the charge toward a sustainable future
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Trojan Energy has confirmed their partnership across the Transport + Energy Forum, Awards, content and advertising.
Zenith report highlights risk of “driveway divide” amongst EV drivers
A new report carried out by independent leasing company Zenith highlights the risk of a “driveway divide” between those who have off-street parking and can use home electric vehicle chargers and those who rely on the public charging network.
Easing “payment anxiety” around EV charging
In this article, Keith Brown – Managing Director at Paythru – explores the issues that currently surround pre-authorisation – particularly around refunds and the need for standardisation between operators to avoid nasty surprises for drivers.
Calls to scrap Insurance Premium Tax on insurance for EVs
New findings from The Green Insurer, the UK’s first green car insurance broker, reveal that three in five (62%) UK adults would support a campaign for the Government to remove the 12% Insurance Premium Tax on car insurance for electric vehicles.
SSE and CCR Energy agree strategic partnership to transform coal-powered station into green energy hub
Energy infrastructure company SSE Energy Solutions has signed an agreement with CCR Energy to explore innovative energy solutions for the old Aberthaw coal powered plant in South Wales.
New product from Paua will allow EV drivers fair compensation for charging
Paua, a leader in payment solutions for electric vehicle (EV) solutions, has announced the launch of Paua Reimburse which the company says is set to revolutionise EV driver compensation.
KCC set to roll out 28 electric buses
A fleet of 28 fully electric buses will replace existing diesel-powered vehicles on a route that covers Dartford and Gravesham, after Kent County Council (KCC) signed a 15-year contract to continue the Kent Thameside Fastrack service.