Battery electric vehicles hit new registrations record
The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March with BEV up 24.2% to 86,120 registrations, according to the SMMT.
New EV charging infrastructure following Roadchef deal
Motorway service area operator Roadchef has secured a deal with National Highways and the Department for Transport to secure the lease extension on five of its sites for a further 75 years.
Octopus delivers discounted rate for kerbside EV charging
Octopus Energy is offering a deal that aims to deliver 50% cheaper kerbside charging for EV drivers without a driveway.
Gas networks set out core priorities
Britain’s gas networks have published innovation strategies for the next two years, outlining how they intend to “support an equitable transition to a low carbon energy system with resilience at its heart”.
Autotrader introduces sustainability rating
Automotive marketplace Autotrader has recently introduced a sustainable rating system to its new car reviews on the platform.
Pod partners with EDF to launch Pod Power
Pod has partnered with EDF to launch Pod Power by EDF, a new EV tariff designed specifically for Pod customers.
Bristol approves EV charging plan
A new plan that sets out how Bristol will significantly expand its network of EV charge points over the coming years has been approved by councillors.
Study highlights risk to Wales from global fossil fuel market
A new study has highlighted the economic consequences of Wales’s continued dependence on volatile global fossil fuel markets.
EDF announces new cheap off-peak EV tariffs
EDF customers can now benefit from enhanced electric vehicle (EV) tariffs and some of the cheapest off-peak charging rates on the market, it has said. The firm has announced rates from 6.49p/kWh every night, with EV tariffs now coming with an additional two hours added to the off-peak charging times, from 11pm – 6am every […]
Government announces fresh local transport powers
The UK Government has announced new measures to empower local leaders to join up local transport under its Better Connected strategy.
Leased EVs “save drivers more than £1350 a year “
New analysis from the ECIU reveals that drivers could be saving more than £1350 a year by leasing an EV rather than an equivalent petrol car.
ScottishPower’s five year £12bn investment plan begins
ScottishPower’s transmission business SP Energy Networks has commenced its five year £12bn rewiring programme of the central and southern Scotland electricity grid.
