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.
Nottingham orders electric buses
Nottingham City Transport has ordered 48 E12 and E10 electric zero emission vehicles from bus firm Pelican.
Councils to hear about innovative EV charging solutions
The Transport Technology Forum’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Working Group will share the latest innovations on roadside charging solutions during an in-person meeting in Bolton later this month.
Tootbus partners with VEV
E-fleet solutions provider VEV, which is backed by energy firm Vitolm, has announced its collaboration with international sightseeing bus operator Tootbus, a subsidiary of RATP Dev.
ChargePoint data shows need for charging infrastructure
Provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles, ChargePoint, has released new data illustrating the demand for EV charging as passenger and commercial fleet EV sales continue to increase at a rapid rate.
Council for Net Zero Transport formed
A new Council for Net Zero Transport has been convened by Zemo Partnership comprising senior stakeholders to help deliver the delivery phase of the UK transport’s decarbonisation transition.
Hydrogen infrastructure considered at airports
Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway.
Zouk increases commitment in Zest to £105m through charging fund
Electric vehicle charge point operator Zest has announced that Zouk Capital, manager of the Charging Infrastructure Investment Fund (CIIF), has increased its commitment to £105 million.