Tax reforms would help boost demand for EVs, research shows
New research commissioned by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that rising numbers of would-be electric vehicle (EV) drivers are now likely to delay their switch to a battery electric car – but a three-point plan of tax reform would recharge the market and accelerate the UK’s progress towards net zero.
Kerbside management platform will help electric van delivery drivers book a space to unload
Electric vehicle delivery drivers in London will be able to use a new online booking system to remotely reserve places to unload, reducing battery consumption and removing the stress of having to drive around to find a place to unload.
Mitie adds 650 ID Buzz vans to electric fleet
Leading facilities transformation company, Mitie, has ordered 650 converted all-electric ID. Buzz Cargo vans, which will join its growing fleet of 4,000 electric vehicles.
EVA England enters new partnership with Octopus Electroverse
EVA England has announced that its partnering with Octopus Electroverse – an EV charging network of over 650,000 charge points.
Northern leaders call for strategic approach to transport and energy
A more strategic approach to transport, energy, trade and investment is needed in the north to help the UK achieve its net zero ambitions, local leaders will say today (29 February).
DHL and Formula 1 extend partnership
DHL and Formula 1 have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, continuing the delivery of the FIA Formula One World Championship events worldwide.
CPT outlines requirements for rural net zero buses
Local transport energy taskforces, sharing of recharging points and an investment programme from Government are required for rural bus services to hit net zero goals, a report has claimed.
Houston’s Coaches marks Scottish electric buses milestone
Dumfries and Galloway bus firm Houston’s Coaches has marked a milestone in providing sustainable bus journeys with help from renewable energy company ScottishPower.
PoGo Charge accelerates ultra-rapid charging
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator PoGo celebrated its first year with new partnerships and hires as well as 248 EV charging points in the previous quarter.
Tata Group confirms Somerset will be home to new gigafactory
Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, has confirmed that it will build a new multi-billion-pound electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in Somerset.
Planning a fleet electrification strategy
Mike Brown, VP Product at VEV, discusses how to manage an electric vehicle (EV) fleet in the wintertime. In the article he examines what you need to know and why data analysis is so critical.
Car makers failing to deliver affordable EVs, T&E research finds
Car makers are slowing electric vehicle (EV) adoption by prioritising sales of larger, more expensive electric cars, according to research carried out by Transport & Environment (T&E).
