James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Diesel hits £2 a litre across most of UK

Diesel has hit £2 a litre in 559 constituencies across the UK as pump prices surge past record levels, new analysis has revealed.

Van drivers could save 87% on switching to electric

Van drivers could cut fuel bills by up to 87% if they made the switch to an electric van, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Certas Energy partners with Silverstone for F1 Grand Prix

Certas Energy has partnered with Silverstone to power the Formula 1 Pirelli British Grand Prix with at least 250,000 litres of HVO.

EV readiness shoots up as Chinese cars shake up UK market

The AA UK EV Readiness Index has reached 60 out of 100 for the first time with Chinese competition impacting the overall BEV market.

InstaVolt confirms CHAdeMO will remain permanently

InstaVolt has confirmed that CHAdeMO charging will remain a permanent feature across its network, with at least one of the connectors at its sites.

Independent dealers offered free training to boost used EV confidence

A new training programme from the BVRLA, IMDA and EVA England is giving independent dealers free practical support to confidently stock and sell used electric vehicles.

UK Power Networks analyses electricity demand with AI

A new project by UK Power Networks that analyses half-hour electricity readings aims to understand electricity demand.

GRIDSERVE opens Extra site with new energy management system

GRIDSERVE and Extra have opened a new 24-bay Electric Super Hub at Extra’s Cobham Services on the M25.

Delivering LEVI at scale requires a different kind of partnership

Delivering the Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund requires more than investment, as NGED and Believ explain.

High-mileage EVs are 25% less likely to fail MOTs than petrol vehicles

Analysis of MOT tests has found that high-mileage electric vehicles (EV) are less likely to fail the test than petrol equivalents.

Analysis shows European “deep integration” with UK automotive manufacturing

The EU has a €24 billion economic stake in the success of UK automotive manufacturing, according to a new study by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).