RAW Charging opens new London chargers
Electric vehicle chargepoint operator RAW Charging has announced the installation and electrification of EV chargers at Eastern Avenue Retail Park in Romford.
€45 million in EU funding for charging infrastructure
A consortium led by E.ON receives €45 million in European Union (EU) funding to expand charging infrastructure for electric cars and commercial vehicles in Europe.
Sainsbury’s uses food waste to power HGVs
Retailer Sainsbury’s is set to use food waste into fuel for a number of its HGV trucks as part of its decarbonisation of its logistics operation.
“Step change” needed for electricity network investment
A “step change” in investment in Great Britain’s local electricity networks is needed for growth and lowering long term energy costs, according to the government’s infrastructure advisor.
BP launches new format EV charging hub
Forecourt operator bp has launched its first new format EV charging and convenience hub at Cromwell Road on the A4 in Hammersmith, London.
ChargePlace Scotland partners with Zapmap
Electric vehicle (EV) charging network ChargePlace Scotland has partnered with Zapmap as a payment partner.
Octopus Energy partners with gs8 on ‘zero bills’ scheme
UK’s energy supplier Octopus Energy and sustainable housebuilder gs8 have teamed up to develop the UK’s largest ‘Zero Bills’ development in Thornwood, Epping.
Hydrogen scheme kicks off in Aberdeen
A project that will help establish a sustainable distribution network of hydrogen in Scotland and across the UK has commenced at the University of Aberdeen.
Motability Foundation endorses chargepoint assessment schemes
The Motability Foundation is endorsing assessment schemes run by AccessAble, BSI Assurance UK and the British Parking Association (BPA) that check the accessibility of public electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints.
Kempower launches 0% financing for DC fast-charging solutions
Finnish DC fast-charging solutions provider Kempower has launched a 0% financing campaign for the purchase of its DC fast-charging solutions.
Leeds adds battery-powered trucks to refuse collection
Leeds City Council has added the first three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks to its fleet.
Growth in global electricity demand to accelerate
Increase in electricity consumption through 2027 is expected to average around 4% annually, driven by growing use for industry, air conditioning, electrification and data centres, according to the IEA.
