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.
Network Rail, APCOA and Compleo deliver EV facilities
Following the successful launch of EV charge points at Chippenham station in September, Network Rail and APCOA have now rolled out a further 50 EV charge points across station car parks.
Testing and repairing EV batteries
Dr Sara Ridley – Engineering and Quality Director at Autocraft EV Solutions – discusses the major obstacles to optimal electric vehicle (EV) battery repair.
Nissan to build three new electric car models at Sunderland plant
Nissan will build three electric car models at its UK plant in Sunderland with the company confirming that a battery making plant will also be built as part of an overall £3 billion investment in its transition away from combustion engines.
Octopus EV expands lease car range
EV lease provider Octopus Electric Vehicles has agreed a deal to be the first lease provider in the UK to offer the Fisker Ocean SUV.
Government announces major reform of power network
Major plans to speed up connections and rapidly increase capacity on the electricity grid have been set out alongside £960 million investment in green industries.