Sainsbury’s launches Smart Charge EV network at stores
Sainsbury’s has today (12 January 2024) launched Smart Charge, a brand-new, dedicated electric vehicle charging business that will give drivers access to ultra-rapid EV charging points across its stores in the UK.
Greenflux partners with Milence to accelerate eTruck charging
GreenFlux, a provider of electric vehicle (EV) smart charging technology, is expanding its roaming network to include charging points for heavy-duty vehicles.
First Bus opens up EV charging at depots to Openreach fleet
Broadband network provider Openreach will be able to charge up their fleet of electric vehicles using charging infrastructure at First Bus depots across the UK while the company’s buses are on the road.
StoreDot continues path to commercialisation
Extreme fast charging firm StoreDot is continuing its path to commercialisation and intends to showcase the world’s first electric vehicle (EV) fitted with XFC battery cell technology this year.
New UK government needs hydrogen van strategy
A new government after this year’s UK general election needs to be pressured to deliver an effective hydrogen van strategy, according to FleetCheck.
Open-top tour buses being converted to electric
Twenty open-top tour buses for use on London sightseeing services will be converted from diesel to fully electric with Equipmake’s Zero Emission Drivetrain (ZED) technology.
ScottishPower joins forces with ZeroAvia to advance hydrogen solutions in aviation sector
ScottishPower has partnered with ZeroAvia to explore the development of green hydrogen supply solutions for key airports, which they say could see the decarbonisation of air travel take off.
Believ announces ‘Winter Warmer’ charging credit
Charge point operator Believ is launching a 25% credit on overnight electric vehicle (EV) charging sessions across its entire network.
IMI report shines spotlight on 10 key drivers for skills change
A new report by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has revealed the top ten short-term requirements for skills in the UK automotive sector.
Reading Council trialling kerbside charging channel
UK start-up Kerbo Charge has announced the rollout of a new trial in Reading that is revolutionising how residents without a driveway can charge their electric vehicles right from their homes.
Allstar signs EV partnership with DPD
Electric vehicle (EV) fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has announced a partnership with DPD – with the firm now acting as the lead provider for all aspects of DPD’s on the road fleet payments for EV and fuel.
Forum Focus: Ian Johnston on speeding up deployment of EV infrastructure
As the founding Chairman of ChargeUK, Ian Johnston, Chief Executive of Osprey Charging Network knows a thing or two about collaboration and implementing networks at pace. We caught up with him during the Transport + Energy Forum at the end of last year, to get his thoughts on how 2023 had shaped up and asked him to look forward towards 2024.