New grid capacity at Freeport East could unlock millions in investment
Delivering targeted support for 500MW of new grid capacity around Felixstowe and Harwich could unlock hundreds of millions of pounds of investment.
InstaVolt to build hub on A303
UK charging network InstaVolt is set to build a 30 ultra-rapid charger hub in Wiltshire on the gateway to the Westcountry, the A303. The firm has entered a 40-year lease on the site with a large café and farm shop to offer charging to passing traffic and local community. Using the example of its Winchester […]
Heavy charging cables ‘major barrier’ for disabled drivers
Faster and heavier EV charging cables are creating a major barrier for disabled drivers, according to a new report.
Extreme H joins Hydrogen UK
Hydrogen-powered off-road racing series Extreme H has joined industry association Hydrogen UK, which aims to advance the adoption of hydrogen as a net-zero solution
Electrified car production delivers record share
Despite overall output falling, electrified car production rose by 1.8% to 160,107 units – delivering a record share of output for the first half of the year, according to the latest figures from the SMMT.
Zenobē announces financial close of €325m debt facility
Fleet electrification and battery storage firm Zenobē has announced the financial close of a €325m debt facility.
Green hydrogen projects sign industry contracts
The first commercial-scale green hydrogen projects in the country have signed long-term contracts to fuel heavy industry with clean energy. In an update to the hydrogen market, the government has confirmed that 10 projects from the first phase of its flagship hydrogen programme – Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR1) – can begin construction. This means construction […]
EO Charging partners with HEV
Electric vehicle (EV) charging for fleets firm EO Charging has partnered with Horizon Energy Ventures (HEV) to jointly deliver sustainable energy infrastructure projects.
Government sets out flexible electricity plans
The UK Government has set out its plans for a more flexible electricity system as it aims to enable customers to take advantage of low prices when clean energy is abundant.
Vehicle manufacturers offer own EV grants
MG Motor UK and GWM UK have launched their won variants on an electric vehicle ‘grant’, following the UK Government’s announcement of its scheme.
Topping appointed chair of Climate Change Committee
Nigel Topping CMG has been appointed as Chair of the Climate Change Committee by the UK and devolved governments.
One in 20 car miles is zero emission in UK
More than one in twenty car miles in the UK is now driven by a zero-emission car, according to the RAC Foundation.