Financing the future of EV infrastructure
Toby Horne, Siemens Infrastructure Financing Partner, Siemens Financial Services UK discusses how private finance can be leveraged to grow national charging infrastructure and support the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
CCC says COP28 outcomes must lead to acceleration of action in UK
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has called for the UK to support COP28’s global goals to triple renewable capacity and double the annual rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.
Report highlights carbon and cost benefits from using geosynthetic interlayers
Foster Contracting supply and lay geosynthetic interlayers for crack reduction in asphalt surfaces, runway rubber and paint removal, surface retexturing and other specialist surface treatments.
Nissan extends partnership with ZapMap
Vehicle manufacturer Nissan has extended its long-term partnership with Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, to continue ensuring the electric vehicle (EV) charging process remains straightforward and hassle-free.
InstaVolt partners with Plugsurfing and adds 1,400 chargers to their network
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network InstaVolt has partnered with Plugsurfing – the charging platform of choice for over a million drivers in over 30 countries.
MFG to transform hundreds of Morrisons petrol forecourts into EV charging hubs
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) and Morrisons have entered into an agreement which will see the market leading independent forecourt operator acquire 337 Morrisons petrol forecourts (including fuel, convenience retail kiosk and ancillary services) and more than 400 associated sites, across the UK – with many set to be transformed into electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.
£200m loan from UK Infrastructure Bank powers up AESC gigafactory
The UK Infrastructure Bank has announced a £200 million loan to support the development of AESC’s gigafactory in the North East of England, helping to strengthen the UK’s electric vehicle supply chain and providing a boost to the regional economy.
Westminster introduces emissions-based charging
Westminster City Council is introducing emissions-based charging with new schemes for residents with parking permits and people who pay-to-park in the borough.
Tyre Collective launches crowdfunding campaign
The Tyre Collective has launching its first crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube with the round open to UK & EU-based investors on 9 February. The cleantech start-up aims to reduce pollutants from tyres by a device attached behind the wheel, which captures tyre wear during driving. So far the firm has secured £1.5m in funding, 8 […]
Sainsbury’s begins Smart Charge roll-out
Sainsbury’s has launched its new electric vehicle (EV) charging service at Fosse Park, Leicester with the introduction of a brand-new ultra-rapid hub at its store on the Grove Farm Triangle.
VRA assists buyers on EV costs
How to assist dealers and buyers in understanding the costs of running an electric vehicle (EV) forms the core message of a new white paper by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
High Court claim against air pollution death
Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, whose daughter Ella’s death had air pollution recognised as a factor, is bringing a High Court claim against the government on her right to clean air.