James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Airport car parks can be “grid balancing energy hubs”

Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure could turn airport car parks into strategic energy assets, according to EV charging company Zaptec.

Electrification “critical” to UK prosperity, jobs and energy security

Accelerating electrification across the UK economy could deliver stronger economic growth, increase energy security and create around 250,000 jobs.

ZEV Mandate: Report highlights £385bn opportunity

The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is one of Britain’s “most successful market-based industrial policies”, according to a new report.

London hits 3,000 zero-emission buses milestone

Transport for London (TfL) has announced there are now 3,000 zero-emission buses on the capital’s roads, around a third of the fleet.

New ADEPT policy for local authorities on EV charging plans

A new policy position on how electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure should be delivered across local authority areas has been published.

Majority of drivers prefer electric buses

Some 78% of drivers prefer electric buses according to a new survey of bus and coach drivers across the UK.

Transport & Environment fact-checks SMMT figures on EVs

European clean transport and energy NGO Transport and Environment has said that claims about progress on EVs by the SMMT “do not stand up to scrutiny”.

UK Power Networks develops community-led flexibility project

UK Power Networks is exploring an innovation designed to unlock the potential of community-led energy, it has announced.

Fastned and Places for London open Heathrow hub

Fastned and Places for London has opened its first ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Hatton Cross Underground station.

The Cost of Conviction: ‘Godfather of EVs’ Andy Palmer responds to ZEV Mandate rumours

In an exclusive article for Transport + Energy, Dr. Andy Palmer, who launched the Nissan Leaf and a leading voice in the electric vehicle industry, responds to rumours about the ZEV Mandate being weakened further.