James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Energy study: Heat pumps and EVs could be “everyday life” within decade

An electric heat pump revolution could be established within a decade, according to new research published by UK Power Networks.

Orsted takes final investment decision on hydrogen project

Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on the Danish demonstration project, H2RES, which will power road transport.

Survey: 9% plan to buy pure electric car as next vehicle

Nearly eight-in-10 drivers (78%) believe pure electric cars are still too expensive compared to ICE vehicles, although an increasing proportion are planning to buy an EV as their next car, research from the RAC suggests.

Global plug-in sales reach 3.2m in 2020

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, 2020 saw significant global growth in the EV market, according to new figures.

Cenex use IoT and data to improve charging

Low emission transport and energy firm Cenex has partnered with Comms365 to investigate how IoT sensors in combination with chargepoint data can improve the experience for EV drivers.

5 minute charge could revolutionise EV sector

One of the biggest barriers to the transition to EVs – a super-fast charging battery – looks to have been overcome by an Israeli technology firm, StoreDot.

Nissan tops the table on EV and e-LCV

New figures have shown Nissan is one of the UK brand leaders of EVs and commercial vehicles, including e-LCVs, the manufacturer has claimed.

One EV registered every 3 minutes in 2020

Across the UK, an electric vehicle was registered once every 180 seconds, according to campaign group, Go Ultra Low.

Hull wins green award for energy and transport plans

Hull City Council has been awarded the Investors in the Environment Green certificate for the seventh year in a row.

Study: only 35 on-street chargers per council by 2025

New research from energy firm Centrica has revealed councils are planning to install an average of 35 on-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers by 2025.