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.
Dobbies partners with Be.EV
Garden centre retailer Dobbies has added ultra-rapid charging from network provider Be.EV at the chain’s Huntingdon site.
Better range labelling critical for e-van adoption
A better labelling system for the range of electric vans is becoming “critical to adoption”, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.
HGVs and bus demand grows
Demand for new heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew for the second year running with UK registrations up 13.5% in 2023, with buses and coaches now the biggest ZEV bus market in Europe.
Yorkshire National Parks announces charge points
Yorkshire’s National Parks has announced that 18 new electric vehicle (EV) charging points are now live, funded by BMW UK through its Recharge in Nature partnership with National Parks UK.
Highways trial robotic dog
Boston Dynamics’ autonomous robot dog is being trialled by National Highways, BAM Ritchies and AECOM as part of geotechnical surveys in the south west of the UK.
Vauxhall partners with Tesco
Vehicle manufacturer Vauxhall is partnering with supermarket Tesco to provide its new electric vehicle (EV) customers with one year’s free charging credit at stores across the country.
Kerbo Charge secure investment on Dragons’ Den
Kerbo Charge has won investment from sustainability angel investor, Deborah Meaden, on Dragons’ Den – with the money set to be used to help roll out their through-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging channel across the UK.
Price of charging an EV on public network increased by 11% in 2023, Zapmap figures show
Charge point mapping service Zapmap has published new figures which show how electric car charging prices on the UK’s public network changed during 2023 – with the overall cost of charging on the public network increasing by 11% in the 12-month period.
Ford opens new EV testing facilities
Ford has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) testing facilities in the UK with a £24 million investment into its Dunton Campus’ research and development laboratory.