First transatlantic flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuels takes off
Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today (28 November) demonstrating the capability of SAF as a replacement for fossil derived jet fuel, compatible with today’s engines, airframes and fuel infrastructure.
Pozitive and Landis+Gyr join forces
Independent energy supplier Pozitive Energy and Swiss energy management solutions provider Landis+Gyr have joined forces.
Sunak announces £29.5bn of investment
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has released £29.5bn of investment, including the renewable energy sector, at a Global Investment Summit in London.
Education facility in Suffolk installs solar
The University and Professional Development Centre (UPDC) in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk has recently installed 500 kilowatts (kW) of rooftop solar, with support from West Suffolk Council.
Brent Council works with Zest and Uber
Brent, Zest and Uber have partnered to provide 160 new on-street electric vehicle (EV) charging bays to be installed across 80 locations in the borough.
UK government releases battery strategy
The UK battery strategy has been sets out by the government as part of its vision for the UK to achieve a globally competitive battery supply chain by 2030, which was broadly welcomed by the sector.
Providing an end-to-end EV service
With a background traditionally ingrained in highways maintenance, VolkerHighways made the decision to enter the electric vehicle installation and maintenance market more than five years ago. In this industry insight, Operations Director, David Easton, discusses the reasons why the company hasn’t looked back and its plans for future growth.
EV charge point installation in Redbridge
More than 170 fast chargers for electric vehicles are being installed in Redbridge in a project with ride-sharing firm Uber.
Zenobē supports Oxford Bus Company in electrification
EV fleet and battery storage solutions firm Zenobē has highlighted its work with Oxford Bus Company during a visit by local MP Anneliese Dodds MP.
Range anxiety drops for EV owners
New research from ev.energy has discovered the majority of electric vehicle (EV) drivers (58%) are confident in planning long-distance trips.
Lambeth Pier connection for Thames electric boats
Electric boats along the River Thames will soon be able to plug-in to charge and assist in reducing marine emissions due to a partnership between UK Power Networks and Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS).
Watch the Transport + Energy Forum 2023 highlights video
The highlights video from the 2023 Transport + Energy Forum has now been released.