WPD project supports rapid EV charging on motorways
Charging your electric vehicle at motorway service stations could become quicker and easier in future, thanks to a breakthrough rapid charging solution developed by Western Power Distribution (WPD).
Ofgem sets aside £25bn to transform energy networks
Ofgem has unveiled proposals for a five-year investment programme of around £25 billion to transform Britain’s energy networks.
Transport Secretary calls for green transport revolution
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says now is the time for a green transport revolution.
McDonald’s to roll-out rapid charging points at drive-thrus
McDonald’s will roll-out electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging points across its drive thru restaurants in the UK after partnering with UK charger provider InstaVolt.
£73.5m to be spent on developing electric transport
Britain’s automotive industry is set to benefit from a £73.5 million government investment to develop electric transport including cars, taxis and commercial vehicles.
Review of V2G projects highlights further market potential
A review of European Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) projects highlights the technology’s value beyond the financial benefits for electric vehicle (EV) users, which can boost its market potential.
Utility providers take ‘first step’ to net zero fleets with hydrogen
Two gas distribution networks (GDNs) are exploring the possibility of using hydrogen to reduce their fleet’s carbon emissions in line with UK Government net zero 2050 targets.
Big increase in EV ownership needed for a net zero UK
Research carried out by Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) shows that electric vehicle ownership must increase by 11,000% in order to help the UK reach net zero.
Half of motorists want to ‘go green’ when buying new car
A survey commissioned by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has found that motorists considering a new car are now more concerned about ‘going green’ – with 50% saying that environmental friendliness has become more important to them in the last year.
Green number plates will identify EVs
The Government has announced £12 million worth of funding for electric vehicle research and confirmed that green number plates will be used to identify zero emissions vehicles from the autumn.
UK Power Networks awards £14m of flexibility contracts
Flexibility providers have been awarded contracts for 123MW of flexible power by UK Power Networks.
Funding secured for hydrogen-powered train design
The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train (HydroFLEX) is moving closer to commercial operation after the University of Birmingham was awarded new funding by the Department for Transport.