CBI: Slash tax on electric vehicles as part of green recovery
A new CBI white paper has called on the government to harness the tax system to accelerate net-zero progress by business, including incentives for the purchase of electric vehicles.
New energy systems funding for north east businesses
Three North East SMEs have been awarded funding to develop new energy systems which will help organisations to reduce their carbon emissions.
Leicestershire trials green highways products for net-zero agenda
The journey towards net-zero highways has been accelerated by Leicestershire County Council through the use of recycled and carbon-friendly products on the areas bypass improvements.
Research: 61% of disabled people “buy EV only if charging accessible”
New research from the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers (RiDC) discovered that 61% of disabled people would consider buying an EV is the charging infrastructure was made more accessible.
Planning given for EDF Renewables’ largest UK solar farm
Planning consent has been given for EDF Renewables’ (EDF R) Sutton Bridge solar farm by South Holland District Council
Centrica creates virtual fuel card for EV fleet charging
Centrica has launched a new fleet charging management system for drivers charging their commercial vehicles while working remotely.
Transport “most successful” start-up sector
Analysis of new start-ups has revealed that the transport sector is the most successful when it comes to the longevity of running the business.
Onto partners with Shell on EV charging
Electric vehicle subscription provider Onto has partnered with Shell to offer access to more than 3,400 charge points across the UK.
Johnson sets out transport infrastructure policy
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has outlined how the government will boost connectivity following Sir Peter Hendy’s review on the issue.
Govt confirms 2030 ICE ban and £20m fund for EV innovations
The government has announced a fund to help create innovative ideas towards zero-emission vehicles.
BP Pulse offers £2 million for legacy charging infrastructure
Charging infrastructure firm bp pulse is pledging to improve the UK’s legacy public charging infrastructure by working with local authorities to upgrade and replace charge points across the country, it has announced.
Local authorities win £5m for air quality projects
Local authorities across England have been granted more than £5 million in government funding to deliver innovative projects to improve air quality.
