ABB announce all-electric fleet for UK by 2025
Global engineering firm ABB has revealed plans for an all-electric business fleet by 2025 in the UK.
Octopus to offer V2G package to customers
A pilot scheme has been put in place by Octopus Energy to offer customers a trial in its Powerloop V2G leasing bundle.
VW invests £14bn into Chinese market
Plans have been put in place by German manufacturer Volkswagen to invest £14bn into the Chinese electric vehicle market.
Maersk trials electric charging buoy
Tests of an electric charging buoy that doubles as a safe mooring point have been announced by Maersk Supply Service (MSS) for electricity firm Orsted’s offshore wind farm service vessels.
All cars “must be electric” to hit 2050 climate targets
Global policies across various countries to meet carbon emissions targets by 2050 will require the vast majority of cars to be electric vehicles, according to research.
Suffolk rolls out fast charging points
Plans to spend £300,000 on a network of 100 fast charging points for electric vehicles has been set out by Suffolk County Council.
First EV rapid chargers rolled out at M&S
The first electric vehicle rapid charges at an Marks & Spencer store have been installed at its Maidstone store.
Aims for government zero emission flight project outlined
The partnership between government and the aviation sector to fast-track zero-emission flight has taken its next step forward today with the publication of the group’s members and key aims. The news follows the first meeting of the group this summer, with representatives from the UK’s aviation sectors working with transport secretary Grant Shapps, aviation minister Robert […]
New DfT report suggests green transport ‘carrots’ needed
Plans for free car parking and a cut in VAT for electric vehicles are two ‘carrots’ that could be dangled to persuade consumers to transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.
USA urged to build EV industry for security
Business and military leaders have called on the US government to build up its EV supply chain and overall industry to end reliance on China. According to a new report by the Securing America’s Future Energy (SAFE) pressure group, a cross-party response is needed for the United States to compete with China’s ownership of the […]
E-fuels required to revolutionise heavy transport
The entire transport sector needs to change to more sustainable fuels in order to meet net-zero targets by the middle of the century.
Jaguar Land Rover continues EV journey with new Velar
Vehicle manufacturer JLR has launched a new Range Rover PHEV as part of the brand’s transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles.