James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

MPs take to the road in drive against EV misinformation

Parliamentarians took to the roads of Westminster in a fleet of new and used BEVs as part of an initiative to combat misinformation.

Councils should have new powers over street works

Local authorities should be given new powers to limit disruption and congestion caused by street works, the Transport Committee has said.

Increase of 27% in EV chargepoint installations

There has been a year-on-year increase of 27% in the number of chargepoints installed in the UK.

Char.gy partners with Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove Council is planning what it describes as a “massive increase” in the number of electric vehicle chargepoints.

UK Power Networks highlights innovation

A global innovation competition aims to boost the intelligence of the UK’s first smart substations and build resilience into the energy system. Launched in 2020, Constellation is a flagship initiative by UK Power Networks revolutionising electrical substations by embedding powerful computing platforms within existing infrastructure. Piloted in Maidstone and Thanet, these “smart” substations will analyse […]

Legacy energy infrastructure “biggest challenge” for net zero

Without addressing data science “roadblocks” and outdated infrastructure it is “futile” to have sustainability and net-zero goals, according to consultancy Leading Resolutions.

Roundtable discusses need for zero emission construction equipment

Air pollution is a public health issues that cannot be ignored, according to the findings from a roundtable during London Climate Action Week.

Ohme delivers cheaper home charging

With the standard price of electricity dropping, EV drivers can cut their charging costs by more than two-thirds with home charging from Ohme. From 1 July, the new Standard Variable Tariff for electricity will be reduced to 25.73p/kWh, making charging an EV at home cheaper than before. But with Ohme those charging costs could be […]