Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions launch EV charging payment solution
Mastercard and Last Mile Solutions have announced a new partnership to establish new payment standards for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, that they say will enhance the user payment experience at charging stations.
Lunaz gets green light to operate electric refuse trucks in London
Vehicle electrification company Lunaz’s upcycled electric refuse trucks have been given the green light to operate across London.
UK first major economy to halve emissions
The UK is the first major economy to halve its emissions – having cut them by 50% between 1990 and 2022, while also growing its economy by 79% – according to new statistics released by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Burges Salmon advises FirstGroup on decarbonisation
Burges Salmon has advised FirstGroup on two connected projects relating to the investment and deployment of 1000 electric buses at a £200m cost.
Government EV strategy “needs rapid recharge”
A House of Lords committee report has warned the government needs to put its foot on the accelerator if the UK is to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in time to meet net zero targets.
Radius partners with Aston Barclay
Crewe-based fleet firm Radius has partnered with vehicle auction and supplier Aston Barclay on enhancing its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure
Five councils receive LEVI funding for on-street EV chargepoints
The first local authorities to receive Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding to develop electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint infrastructure, totalling £14.2 million, have been approved.
One millionth EV milestone reached in the UK
Britain’s millionth battery electric car (BEV) reached the road in January 2024, while the new car market grew 8.2% for the month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Plan for Drivers will help accelerate rollout of EV chargepoints
New measures from the government’s ‘plan for drivers’ have been launched today (5 February 2024) and will mean electric vehicle (EV) owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints.
Energy networks to provide more than 700 apprenticeships
More than 700 apprenticeships will be offered by the UK’s energy network operators this year, data from Energy Networks Association (ENA) has revealed.
Tarmac launches lower carbon concrete
Tarmac has launched a new brand that includes a simplified system for rating the carbon footprint performance of its concrete products.
Levelling up report highlights funding failures
Only fundamental reform can empower local leaders, the net zero group UK100 has said in response to the Levelling up committee’s report on local authority funding.