GRIDSERVE Electric Freightway report published

GRIDSERVE’S Electric Freightway programme has published its first report by principal partner Hitachi ZeroCarbon.
New ChargeUK chair announced

ChargeUK has appointed Chris Pateman-Jones as its new chair following a successful first year.
Government sets out EV and skills investment plans

HM Treasury has announced almost £73 million in combined government and industry investment for automotive R&D projects to support the development of electric vehicle technology, delivering highly skilled jobs and cementing the UK’s position as a global hub for EV manufacturing.
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.
