Welsh govt plans to boost EV charging network

The Welsh Government has published its strategy to achieve a substantial increase in the number of electric car charging points in Wales, it has announced.
Hyundai launches new EV platform

Hyundai has unveiled its new electric vehicle platform to be rolled-out to new models.
Competition watchdog to assess EV marketplace

The CMA is launching a market study into electric vehicle charging to ensure the new sector “works well” for drivers.
EV green number plates get go-ahead

Roll-out of green number plates to highlight whether a car is an electric vehicle will commence next week, according to reports.
Sheffield secures cash for electric taxi trial

Sheffield City Council has secured funding to introduce a scheme to let local taxi drivers borrow an electric taxi on a trial basis.
Leeds EV charging firm bought by Liberty Global

The owner of Virgin Media has purchased a Leeds-based EV charging, solar and battery storage firm, The Phoenix Works.
Skoda creates ‘warning sound’ for EVs

The new electric Skoda will feature a warning sound so that pedestrians are aware that the vehicle is approaching, the company has confirmed.
SSEN joins EV1OO group to decarbonise fleet

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has signed up to the Climate Group’s EV100 commitment to decarbonise its fleet of vehicles by 2030.
London bus garage goes electric

More than 30 environmentally-friendly buses are now operating from a Camberwell bus garage with a new electricity connection.
Smart substation trial to assist with net zero

UK Power Networks has received approval by Ofgem to trial a world-first innovation scheme on its network.
Britishvolt plans global HQ in West Midlands

Battery technology firm Britishvolt has announced plans to site its global headquarters in the West Midlands.
Go-ahead launches its first fully electric bus fleet

Bus operator Go-Ahead has unveiled the first fully electric electric bus fleet in the north east.