Shadow Roads Minister tells RECHARGE UK that Labour will reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars
Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK that Labour will restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars in an effort to rebuild consumer and investor confidence.
Green energy test bed to launch in Manchester
Energy infrastructure developer SSE Energy Solutions has signed an agreement with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) to use the region as a test bed for pioneering projects which will accelerate its journey to net zero.
UK Power Networks’ employees take advantage of EV scheme
UK Power Networks’ benefit-in-kind reward scheme that enables employees to lease an electric vehicle (EV) has proven a hit with more than 45% of workers expressing an interest in signing up for one.
Nottinghamshire CC trials kerbside charging channel
Nottinghamshire County Council is the latest local authority to trial a through-pavement channel developed by Kerbo Charge, which will allow residents without a driveway to charge their electric vehicle right from their home.
Partnership between National Grid and Octopus Energy set to speed up heat pump and EV charger rollout
Working alongside Octopus Energy, National Grid have introduced a new process to speed up the installation of heat pumps and other low carbon technologies – such as domestic batteries and electric vehicle chargers.
Study highlights top 10 councils with most eco-friendly drivers
New data has revealed the top ten local authorities with the most environmentally conscious drivers – with Westminster coming out on top.
T+E Skills: Providing a voice for skills
Dr Benjamin Silverstone, Skills and Workforce Transformation Specialist at WMG, University of Warwick discusses the launch of Transport + Energy Skills and highlights the opportunities and challenges that both sectors face in this area.
Veolia works with Haringey Council to deliver electric innovations
Veolia is working with Haringey Council to introduce electric-powered equipment which will be used to clean up the Wood Green area.
Ohme becomes home-charging provider for Motability Operations
Ohme, a leading EV smart charging company, is helping the UK’s largest fleet transition to electric after becoming the exclusive home-charging provider for Motability Operations.
Labour abandons £28bn green investment pledge
The Labour Party has abandoned its policy of spending £28 billion a year on its green investment plan, in a major U-turn.
Used electric vehicle sales almost double, SMMT figures show
Sales of used battery electric cars (BEV) almost doubled in 2023, rising 90.9% to a record 118,973 units and a 1.6% share of the overall market – up from 0.9% in 2022.
Insurance claim rates ‘key’ to controlling EV premiums
Insurers are telling fleets that minimising claims rates are the key to keeping electric vehicle (EV) premiums under control, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is reporting.