Rightcharge launches fleet charging costs service
Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge has launched its latest technology that allows fleets to cover the costs of an employee’s home charging by making payments directly to the employee’s energy account.
UK has “real opportunity” to lead on heat networks
The UK has a real opportunity to become a global leader on heat networks but needs to seize it, according to Vattenfall Heat UK.
SSE to slash carbon emissions by 90% across London school trust
Business energy supplier SSE Energy Solutions has embarked on a project to reduce carbon emissions by 90% across 11 Harris Federation academies in South East England.
Local leaders get £4.7bn for North and Midlands transport
A new £4.7 billion Local Transport Fund has been announced today for northern and Midlands-based local leaders.
Scotland ‘can be leader’ in net zero race
Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy Màiri McAllan has announced a £24.5m grant to secure Sumitomo Electric Industries’ investment in a new cable factory for the offshore wind sector.
Heritage hotel gets EV charging
Be.EV has installed 10 electric vehicle (EV) charging bays at Abbey House Hotel and Gardens hotel and wedding venue as part of its network roll-out.
Aston University research lithium-ion battery material
Aston University researchers are to explore the use of gel electrolyte materials to make lithium-ion batteries used for electric vehicles safer and less environmentally-damaging.
Hydrogen firm secures £5m investment for growth
Green energy firm Logan Energy has secured £5 million of investment to develop its systems-led approach in the hydrogen power sector.
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.