Dr Andy Palmer joins Fellten
Dr Andy Palmer has joined Fellten as Non-Executive Chairman as the company begins to deploy its Charge Qube battery systems across the UK and globally.
The AA: call to cut VAT on public charging
The AA is urging the Chancellor of the Exchequer to cut VAT on public charging from 20% to 5% at the Spring Statement to help boost electric vehicle uptake.
Government commissions investigation into Heathrow power outage
The UK Government has commissioned the independent National Energy System Operator to urgently investigate the power outage incident that impacted Heathrow Airport and the surrounding area.
First Bus opens first electrified bus depot
The West of England’s first electrified bus depot has been unveiled as passengers were boarding the region’s first electric buses.
Zemo report sets out Welsh commercial vehicle decarbonisation
A new report by Zemo Partnership for the Welsh Government sets out the policy options to decarbonise Wales’ commercial vehicle sector.
JLR announces new West Midlands jobs
Vehicle manufacturer JLR has announced it is recruiting 150 maintenance technicians in the West Midlands.
Zapmap partners with Hive
Public charging app Zapmap has partnered with Hive to make at-home and on-the-road charging more accessible and affordable for drivers across the UK.
Believ installs chargers at net zero resort
Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has installed EV charging infrastructure at a new net zero carbon hotel and resort in Exeter.
Polaron wins £1m Manchester Prize
AI technology firm Polaron has won the inaugural £1m Manchester Prize for its work on its quick development of new advanced materials, including EV batteries.
Suffolk taxi drivers highlight barriers to EV switch
Taxi drivers in Suffolk believe electric vehicles (EV) are too expensive, cannot drive far enough on a single charge, and there aren’t enough places to charge.
TTF: EV charging contracts “could deter investors”
Local authorities have been advised to be very careful with their commercial contracts with electric vehicle (EV) Charge Point Operators (CPO).
Government to take on “higher risk” projects for National Wealth Fund
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has said the National Wealth Fund will take on “higher risk projects” to deliver economic growth, clean energy and transport schemes.
