Altilium begins recycling EV battery waste
UK-based clean technology group Altilium has begun processing of lithium-ion battery waste at its new ACT 2 recycling facility in Plymouth.
Volkswagen Group launches EV campaign
The Volkswagen Group is launching its first ever cross-brand communication campaign to stimulate driver interest in electro-mobility.
Heidi Alexander announced as new Transport Secretary
Labour MP for Swindon South Heidi Alexander has been appointed as the new Transport Secretary following the resignation of Louise Haigh.
RAC: reform needed to bring public charging costs down
Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown.
Transport decarbonisation “urgent” to avoid climate catastrophe
More than three quarters of transport planners believe the UK is not likely to reach its carbon reduction targets on the current trajectory, new research shows.
XPO sustainability chief takes up role on forum
Logistics firm XPO has announced that its Head of Sustainability Dr Nicholas Head has been named Vice Chair of the Sustainable Logistics Forum.
Government urges “pragmatism” on ZEV Mandate
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said he was “bitterly disappointed” by Stellantis’ decision to close the Luton plant, but that he wanted the government to be “pragmatic” on the ZEV Mandate as he officially launched a consultation.
Midlothian Council partners with Vattenfall
A new energy centre from a partnership between Midlothian Council and energy firm Vattenfall will provide heat to thousands of homes.
1Energy develops Bradford Energy Network
Low-carbon city heat network developer 1Energy has secured £75m of investment and three anchor customers for its heat pump-powered network in Bradford.
Government to push ahead with ZEV Mandate consultation
Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has told the motor manufacturing industry that the government will push ahead with a short consultation on the ZEV Mandate, following discussions last week.
AMPECO announces new funding
EV charging management platform provider AMPECO has announced it has raised $26 million in Series B funding.
“Foolish” to alter ZEV mandate
The charging industry has welcomed reports of the UK Government’s consultation on the ZEV mandate, but warned it would be “foolish” to “backslide” on current commitments.
