James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Data-led approach could reduce fleet electrification costs by 30%

Local authorities could significantly reduce the cost and risk of fleet electrification by adopting a more data-led approach to early-stage planning, according to VEV.

Interest in used EVs surges by 177%

UK drivers are purchasing second-hand leased electric cars to ensure savings, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Factors encouraging fleet transformation

Anne Gray of Flexible Power Systems looks at the current state of play on the transition of fleets to decarbonisation.

ReFuels to provide M&S with biomethane for HGVs

Supplier of renewable biomethane firm ReFuels NV has through CNG Fuels signed anagreement with Marks & Spencer to provide Mobile Refuelling Stations at UK distribution centres.

ChargePoint introduces Express Solo

Electric vehicle (EV) charging solution firm ChargePoint has introduced a new standalone EV charger, Express Solo.

Charging sector responds to “disappointing” HMRC decision to appeal VAT ruling

The UK electric vehicle (EV) charging sector and wider industry has responded to the HMRC decision to appeal the Tax Tribunal ruling on 5% VAT for public charging. It follows community benefit society Charge My Street winning its appeal on whether public electric vehicle (EV) charging should qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate at […]

Drivers move to EVs as petrol prices rise significantly

New AA analysis shows petrol is now 24p a litre more expensive than a year ago, meaning drivers are paying £13.20 more to fill a typical 55-litre tank.

Voltempo deploys solution for bookable depot charging

Voltempo has announced the first live deployment of its DepotCharge solution with Welch Group, enabling digital network Openreach to access shared, cost-competitive and bookable depot charging.

Miliband sets out further clean energy and EV plans

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set out further measures to ensure clean, homegrown power as Whitehall also plans to “break the link” between volatile gas prices and electricity.

Disabled driver to test European charging accessibility with trip

A disabled driver is set to take on a 2,800-mile return journey from Birmingham to Spain in a fully electric vehicle (EV), testing Europe’s accessible charging network.