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.
Reports that Octopus planning own grid
Reports in a national newspaper suggest Octopus Energy are planning to develop its own electricity network, which would bring to an end National Grid’s monopoly.
Mars and Einride partner on electric trucks
Petcare food firm Mars and freight technology company Einride are partnering to bring a fleet of 300 electric and digitally optimized, heavy-duty trucks to its network across Europe by 2030.
FirstGroup secures £150m from Lloyds
Transport operator FirstGroup will add 1,000 zero-emission buses to its UK fleet after securing a £150m green finance facility led by Lloyds Bank.
Van operators “take hydrogen seriously”
Some fleet operators are starting to “take hydrogen seriously” as a fuel option because of issues they have encountered in operating electric vans, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Government offers £33m for green ports and ships
The winners of £33m-worth of government funding to develop green technologies for ports and ships have been announced by the UK government.
FM Conway lays highest ever recycled content
Infrastructure services company FM Conway has delivered a carbon neutral scheme in Westminster, laying a new road surface containing 92% recycled materials – the highest percentage ever used on a UK road.
Octopus Energy and Gett enter EV charging partnership for London’s black cabs
Gett, a leading UK black cab app, and Octopus Energy announce a partnership to bring easy electric vehicle (EV) charging to over 4,000 iconic electric taxis in London.
Accelerating the transition to electrification
In January, the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate officially came into force, with the Department for Transport (DfT) confirming a national target of 22% for cars and 10% for vans in 2024. Jordan Brompton, co-founder and CMO of myenergi, offers her take and emphasises a positive industry outlook for the New Year.
