Britishvolt plans global HQ in West Midlands

Battery technology firm Britishvolt has announced plans to site its global headquarters in the West Midlands.
Go-ahead launches its first fully electric bus fleet

Bus operator Go-Ahead has unveiled the first fully electric electric bus fleet in the north east.
Ionity aim to expand network in Alnwick

Six rapid charging points from manufacturer joint venture Ionity are being planned for Northumberland.
Poor households ‘more eager’ to own EVs than wealthy

Affordability of electric vehicles will be vital in the transition from ICE, according to new research.
Report reveals carbon issues with EVs and ICE

A new report commissioned by a number of vehicle manufacturers has shown the multi-faceted issues around carbon emissions from EVs.
Cornwall secures £2.9m funding for 150 charge points
More than 150 EV charging points are due to be installed across Cornwall after the local authority secured funding to roll them out.
Winchester begins charging roll-out across city

Winchester City Council has installed the first of 33 electric vehicle charging points in the district.
Government confirms EV cash from spending review

More financial detail has been added to the government’s “10 point plan” for green growth.
Skanska introduces EV car policy for employees

Pure ICE vehicles will no longer be offered to eligible company car employees from December 2020, construction firm Skanska has announced.
Charging firm secures £1.5m funding for roll-out

Elmtronics has won £1.5m in government funding from the North East Venture Fund to roll-out charging points across the UK.
Smart on-street EV charging project launched

A project involving sub-surface on-street charging is being undertaken by energy consultancy Element Energy.
Cornwall concludes flexible energy trial

The UK’s largest trial of energy flexibility in Cornwall has concluded with 200 homes and businesses involved.

