James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Johnson sets out transport infrastructure policy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined how the government will boost connectivity following Sir Peter Hendy’s review on the issue.

Govt confirms 2030 ICE ban and £20m fund for EV innovations

The government has announced a fund to help create innovative ideas towards zero-emission vehicles.

BP Pulse offers £2 million for legacy charging infrastructure

Charging infrastructure firm bp pulse is pledging to improve the UK’s legacy public charging infrastructure by working with local authorities to upgrade and replace charge points across the country, it has announced.

Local authorities win £5m for air quality projects

Local authorities across England have been granted more than £5 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.

EV transition planning solution launched

Fleet management tech firm Drive Software Solutions has partnered with Masternaut to launch an EV transition planning solution.

Free BP Pulse charging for new LEVC vans

Electric taxi and van firm LEVC has partnered with nationwide charge point provider BP Pulse on a free year-long charge deal.

City of London to run electric refuse truck fleet

The City of London Corporation will run a full fleet of electric refuse collection vehicles (ERCVs), it has announced.

Schneider Electric to convert all UK fleet to EVs by 2025

Schneider Electric has announced it will electrify 1200 vehicles from its own fleet by 2025.

Aston Martin to make EVs in UK from 2025

Car manufacturer Aston Martin will build all its EVs in the UK from 2025, according to reports.

Scots govt invest £4.5m into hydrogen bus scheme

Funding of £4.5m has been provided for 10 new hydrogen buses to Aberdeen City Council’s public transport fleet.

Volkswagen focuses on digitisation in new EV strategy

Vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen has outlined how it aims to put software at the heart of its EV strategy as it accelerates growth in the sector. The company’s new ‘Accelerate 2030’ strategy, which will also see a new sedan launched in 2026, will see the firm accelerating the software side of the business as electrification speeds […]