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.
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.
