Addison Lee invests in new zero-emission capable vans
London’s largest private hire and taxi firm Addison Lee has announced an investment in 600 new, zero-emission capable (ZEC) VW multivans as it calls for more on-street charging.
BP Pulse and Henderson Group to deliver EV charging in NI
BP pulse are rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging across Northern Ireland in collaboration with the Henderson Group.
£70m pilot scheme to help power up motorway service areas
Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a £70 million pilot scheme which will help power up motorway service areas and pave the way for more ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
New research shows 5G can accelerate UK’s net zero journey
5G-enabled technologies could help deliver huge emissions savings which could accelerate the UK’s renewable energy transition, according to new economic modelling.
ZEV mandate passed into law
The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate was passed into law by the House of Commons last night (4th December 2023).
MPs hear about work being done to speed up connections to the grid and enable EV transition
MPs from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Electric Vehicles have heard about the work being done to speed up connections to the grid and help enable quicker electric vehicle charger activation.
Octopus EV secures further £550m electric car funding
Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV) has agreed a £550 million debt securitisation facility from Lloyds Bank to fund electric vehicles, accelerating total EV funding to £1.2 billion.
TfL furthers Zest deal and more charging hubs
Five new ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging hub sites will be offered to the market across London, it has been announced by the Deputy Mayor for Transport, Seb Dance.
Heat pump grant applications increase
New figures have shown the number of new applications for the government’s £7,500 heat pump support have increased.
Fresh support for van decarbonisation
The Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) has said that van decarbonisation faces a “particular set of challenges” as it pledged support for the sector.
Advanced Propulsion Centre launches latest funding round
The Advanced Propulsion Centre UK has launched its latest round of funding for SMES as it marks a decade of innovation in the automotive sector.
Councils given £19m Government funding to pilot net zero projects
A new £19 million pilot programme will help selected councils unlock private investment, speed up their efforts to tackle climate change and help the UK reach its net zero target.