UK to leave Energy Charter Treaty
The UK will leave the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT) after the failure of efforts to align it with net zero, the government has announced.
Hydrogen ecosystem trial designed to help speed up fleet decarbonisation
Wales & West Utilities (WWU) have partnered with First Hydrogen, Protium Green Solutions, and Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions to create a hydrogen ecosystem for a hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) trial.
Vauxhall to produce electric vans at Luton plant in 2025
Vauxhall has announced that it will start production of its medium electric van – the Vivaro Electric – at its Luton manufacturing facility from the first half of 2025.
Families still reluctant to do long EV journeys
Despite the increasing take-up of electric vehicles (EVs), families are still reluctant to rely on them for longer journeys, according to new research by leasing firm Zenith.
FOR:EV expands to Glasgow office
Edinburgh-headquartered electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure firm FOR:EV has opened a new Glasgow office to accommodate its growing team.
Further growth needed in EV qualified technicians
Analysis of new data has revealed 22% of technicians are EV qualified but there is a shortfall in the minimum number required within the next decade.
Government’s gigafactory support ‘fails key tests’
The Business and Trade Committee has today published the UK Government’s response to its Batteries and electric vehicles report.
Zero Emission Van Plan launched
A coalition of industry experts and trade bodies have launched the ‘Zero Emission Van Plan’ to highlight where action is needed to support the transition to electric vans.
Cenex launches EVI training course for councils
Cenex has launched a new EVI Training course designed for local authority officers involved in the planning, coordination and delivery of public electric vehicle infrastructure.
Innovation must be the priority
If Britain’s transport revolution is going to get the power it needs, there is a need for a renewed focus on innovation in the sector. Head of innovation at the Energy Networks Association (ENA), Dan Clarke, explains.
Council approves rapid charging points in Harrow
Harrow Council has signed off on plans to install rapid charging points for electric vehicles (EVs) across council car parks and on-street parking spaces in the borough.
ADEPT celebrates Live Labs success
The £30 million ADEPT Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads programme is celebrating its first year of success for the local authority directors group.
