Motorcycle sector “faces cliff edge” without government support
The MCIA has warned that the UK’s motorcycle sector faces an imminent policy cliff edge, as the Plug-in Motorcycle Grant is set to expire in April.
Bristol heat network low carbon energy centre approved
Plans have been approved by Bristol City Council for the Bath Road Energy Centre in the latest of Vattenfall’s expansion of the Bristol heat network.
Zest and North East Combined Authority deliver first EV chargers
The first EV chargers delivered through the partnership between the North East Combined Authority and Zest are now live.
EV ownership now “more broad-based”
Recent growth in EV ownership has been “more broad-based” beyond affluent early adopters, new research by New Automotive and char.gy.
“Considerably more” EV chargers than fuel pumps in UK
The Department for Transport (DfT) has concluded that there are now “considerably more” public electric vehicle (EV) chargers than fuel pumps in the UK.
NHS receives £4m electric charging boost
The NHS in England is receiving £4 million for new electric vehicle (EV) charging sockets from the Department for Transport’s NHS Chargepoint Accelerator Scheme.
Wales unveils its first trial with hydrogen refuse vehicles
Councils and partners in Wales are demonstrating hydrogen and electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) as a clean transport solution.
Tax Tribunal rules reduced 5% VAT rate applies to public EV charging
Community benefit society Charge My Street has won its appeal on whether public electric vehicle (EV) charging should qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate.
EV charging sector unites around signage
Major players across the UK’s EV charging sector have united to back OZEV’s new call for evidence on chargepoint signage.
DfT announces new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Support Service
The Department for Transport has announced a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (EVI) Support Service for organisations involved in delivering the EV charging network.
Zapmap confirms 116,000 EV chargers in UK due to metrics change
The Department for Transport has worked with Zapmap on changing the way that charging infrastructure is reported – revealing there are now 116,000 UK electric vehicle (EV) chargers. Co-founder and COO of Zapmap, Melanie Shufflebotham, posted on LinkedIn about the changes and how the numbers had shifted from the 88,000 charging devices previously recorded to […]
CIHT launches guidance to support local delivery of accessible EV charging infrastructure
The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has published new guidance to help councils plan, deliver and maintain public EV charging networks.