Shared electric van charging committee launched
A new committee looking at the practicalities of sharing charging infrastructure between fleets operating electric vans has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Councils work with Mer on scaling up electric mobility
European electric vehicle company Mer has announced projects with three councils as it looks to assist local authorities in scaling up electric mobility.
New EV charging hub opens in Stockport
An electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Stockport is the first of 20 to be built in a £15 million deal between Stockport Borough Council and Be.EV.
APC invites tech firms to apply for £25m in funding
The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) has called on UK firms toapply for match–funding for research and development of automotive technology and processes.
International Battery Company raises $35m for Indian EV adoption
Technology firm International Battery Company (IBC) has raised $35m for a 50 MWh capacity manufacturing plant, and has developed ready-for-delivery battery cells for the Indian market.
UK “needs eight times EV chargers” by 2035
The UK needs eight times more public electric vehicle chargers to meet demand by 2035, according to a recent study conducted by net zero consultancy Field Dynamics.
NGN secures funding to explore hydrogen potential
Northern Gas Networks (NGN) and partners have secured Ofgem funding of almost £500,000 for a Hydrogen Cost Reduction Programme (HyCoRe) to explore the role of hydrogen for the net zero transition.
Octopus invests £200m into data centre heat re-use tech
Octopus Energy’s generation has announced a £200m investment in London-based tech disruptor Deep Green to scale-up its technology.
Oxfordshire launches all-electric bus fleet
A partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and bus operators has launched one of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses.
Auto Trader report highlights China’s impact on price of EVs in UK
Chinese brands are set to capture a sixth of the UK’s electric car market by 2030 as its manufacturers look overseas after conquering their domestic market, Auto Trader’s latest report shows.
Novuna Vehicle Solutions joins hydrogen consortium
Novuna Vehicle Solutions, one of the UK’s largest fleet leasing providers, has been awarded funding of over £2.1 million as part of the Tees Valley Hydrogen Vehicle Ecosystem (HYVE) Consortium, which will showcase the first large-scale deployment of fuel cell electric HGVs in the UK.
ScottishPower outlines £5.4bn-worth of contract opportunities
ScottishPower has unveiled £5.4bn-worth of contract opportunities as it outlines its next phase of electricity network investment.