Scots govt launch LEZ mobility fund
Plans have been outlined to help businesses and local residents to replace vehicles when Low Emission Zones (LEZ) are introduced in Scotland.
Daimler unveils fuel-cell truck
The Mercedes-Benz GenH2 demonstrates flexible long-distance haulage operations with ranges of up to 1,000km on a single tank of hydrogen.
Volvo EV offshoot Polestar reveals climate impact
The electric performance brand Polestar has announced plans to publish details of the climate impact of its electric vehicles.
Fresh EV charging in Inverclyde as part of £85k project
A dozen EV charging points have been added by Inverclyde council as the local authority moves towards electrification. The project has seen electric charging points added at a number of local cark park with a twin 22kW charger and a twin 7kW charger across four parking bays at each site. The scheme is par of […]
Kia launches global EV strategy
Early plans for Korean manufacturer Kia’s global electric vehicle business strategy have been unveiled today.
Coventry e-scooter trial halted after five days
A year-long scheme to trial electric scooters in Coventry has been “paused” after only five days due to safety concerns.
Porsche unveils 2.1MWh mobile charging
A truck-mounted mobile charging unit has been unveiled by manufacturer Porsche. The move has been developed by the German car producer in a bid to develop new infrastructure solutions for electric vehicles. The unit has been utilised for customers at Porsche’s track experiences, such as at Budapest’s race track, the Hungaroring, and charges up to […]
Scania launches fully-electric truck range
Swedish truck firm launches its first fully-electric trucks with operable across a whole day. The commercial vehicle manufacturer has included a fully electric truck and a plug-in hybrid for urban applications. CEO of Scania Henrik Henriksson said the firm would also be introducing long-distance electric trucks for fast-charging during compulsory 45-minute rest periods. UK sales […]
One in four European cars to be electric by 2025
New research has suggested that a quarter of all cars will be electric by the middle of the decade. According to Germany research centre, Chemnitz Research Institute, more than 2 million electric vehicles will be manufactured by 2025 with more than half of these being in Germany. Firms such as Volkswagen and BMW have ambitious […]
Staffordshire and Amey team up on e-scooter trial
Staffordshire County Council has worked with its transport provider Amey to join up with e-scooter firms Ginger and Zwings. The scheme will see 150 e-scooters deployed across Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme as part of the ADEPT Smart Places Live Labs programme – a £22.9m project funded by the Department for Transport to implement and utilise digital […]
Alternative fuel centre moves a step closer thanks to NGN grant
The development of a compressed natural gas (CNG) filling station in Bradford has moved a step closer after Northern Gas Networks secured funding to progress the project.
SMS to provide EV charging solutions for public sector
Smart Metering Systems (SMS) will supply electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions to the public sector after winning a place on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions framework.