T+E Forum 2024: Industry “needs certainty”
The latest news from the UK Government on the 2030 ICE sales ban and ZEV mandate was welcomed by the sector as the Transport + Energy Forum 2024 kicked off at Warwick Conferences today.
Government to set out ZEV mandate details “in due course”
The UK Government has announced it will stick to the 2030 ICE phase out, but said further details on the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will be released “in due course”.
T+E Forum 2024: AA reveals EVs running out of charge at lowest point ever
The proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge this year in the UK has dropped to the lowest ever, according to new AA statistical analysis revealed at the Transport + Energy Forum. The latest figures were shown by the AA president Edmund King OBE at the Forum, and when calculated as a percentage of […]
Charging and vehicle choice “holding back” fleet transition
Challenges with charging and the cost or choice of vehicles are holding back employers switching to a more sustainable fleet, according to the Europcar electric vehicle (EV) barometer.
South Tyneside working with Connected Kerb
South Tyneside Council is working with Connected Kerb to upgrade and expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across the borough.
Vital Energi opens offices in Newcastle and Swansea
Sustainable energy solutions developer Vital Energi has opened new offices in Newcastle and Swansea and expanding the scale of its presence in Glasgow, Scotland.
Government action needed for green shipping corridors
Green shipping corridors have rapidly expanded in popularity worldwide, but progress could stall without urgent action from governments to overcome a “feasibility wall.”
National Grid Electricity Distribution uses HVO
National Grid Electricity Distribution is now powering some of its non-electric vehicles with recycled vegetable oil in Lincolnshire.
Electrification Skills Network to go live next year
More than 30 ‘common set of skills’ will go live on a new interactive platform for the electrification skills sector, which is due to be launched in the new year.
Oasis tribute opens Knebworth GRIDSERVE forecourt
The songs of Oasis once again electrified Knebworth Estate at an exclusive gig powered by electric vehicles to mark the opening of the new GRIDSERVE Electric Forecourt.
AA selects Rightcharge for charging reimbursement
The AA has selected Rightcharge as its supplier for home charging reimbursement and the Rightcharge public charge card.
Government must “hold its nerve” on ZEV mandate
Reports that some vehicle manufacturers plan to press the UK government on reforming the ZEV mandate are “badly timed” and “ill thought through” according to industry lobby group ChargeUK.
