James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Electric Vehicles UK announces top team

Membership organisation Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) has announced its board structure and executive team alongside its plans for the next year.

DfT sets Electric Car Grant to £42,000 for variants

The Department for Transport has updated its guidance for the Electric Car Grant (ECG), setting the price cap to £42,000 for trim variants.

Octopus Electroverse teams up with Visa

Octopus Energy’s electric vehicle (EV) charging platform Electroverse has teamed up with digital payment firm Visa.

Kensa begins Welsh heat pump network scheme

Kensa has begun installation of one of the UK’s first investor-funded ground source heat pump networks in south Wales.

ChargePoint teams up with Eaton on V2X

EV charging solutions firm ChargePoint has teamed up with intelligent power management company Eaton on a V2X capable solution.

Source partners with OVO

Charging company Source has announced a partnership with OVO, expanding access to its ultra-rapid charging hubs.

Ford is first manufacturer to get £3,750 Electric Car Grant

Two Ford electric vehicles (EV) have received the £3,750 Electric Car Grant discount from the UK Government, the first time the full discount has been applied.

Knowles Logistics announces 87% of forklifts electric

Knowles Logistics has announced that 90 of its 103 forklifts are fully-electric as the company accelerates its sustainability objectives.

£4.5m for Scottish rural and island EV charging

The Scottish Government has announced funding of £4.5m to ensure more “equitable access” to electric vehicle charging opportunities.

First Bus launches battery storage site

First Bus is launching its largest battery storage site next month in Hampshire with work to begin on an even bigger unit in Aberdeen by the end of 2025.