Climate Group’s EV100 calls to protect ZEV Mandate
Members of The Climate Group’s EV100 have called on the UK Government to protect the “world-leading” ZEV Mandate as it enters into a fresh consultation. The news follows an announcement last week that flexibilities in the Mandate would be considered as part of the new Labour administration’s plans to roll-back the ending of new ICE […]
Telford & Wrekin Council works with Believ
Telford & Wrekin Council has begun work on installing 70 new charging points with charge point operator Believ following almost £700,000 in government funding.
ChargeUK welcomes four new members
New members have been added to ChargeUK as the electric vehicle (EV) charging sector’s lobby group continues to expand.
Zapmap reveals increase in satisfaction of charging network
Electric vehicle (EV) driver’s overall satisfaction with the charging network has continued to improve in the last 12 months, according to the latest data from UK charge point mapping service Zapmap.
Altilium begins recycling EV battery waste
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has begun processing of lithium-ion battery waste at its new ACT 2 recycling facility in Plymouth.
Volkswagen Group launches EV campaign
The Volkswagen Group is launching its first ever cross-brand communication campaign to stimulate driver interest in electro-mobility.
Heidi Alexander announced as new Transport Secretary
Labour MP for Swindon South Heidi Alexander has been appointed as the new Transport Secretary following the resignation of Louise Haigh.
RAC: reform needed to bring public charging costs down
Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown.
Transport decarbonisation “urgent” to avoid climate catastrophe
More than three quarters of transport planners believe the UK is not likely to reach its carbon reduction targets on the current trajectory, new research shows.
XPO sustainability chief takes up role on forum
Logistics firm XPO has announced that its Head of Sustainability Dr Nicholas Head has been named Vice Chair of the Sustainable Logistics Forum.
Government urges “pragmatism” on ZEV Mandate
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he was “bitterly disappointed” by Stellantis’ decision to close the Luton plant, but that he wanted the government to be “pragmatic” on the ZEV Mandate as he officially launched a consultation.
Midlothian Council partners with Vattenfall
A new energy centre from a partnership between Midlothian Council and energy firm Vattenfall will provide heat to thousands of homes.