FPS: Solving the operational challenges of charging infrastructure sharing
Driven by regulation, sustainability goals and the potential to unlock operational efficiencies, the electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum in the commercial sector. FPS takes a look at progress.
Public charging VAT cut would see 49% switch to EVs
Half (49%) of UK drivers would switch to EVs sooner if public charging carried the same VAT rate as charging at home.
European battery supply chain “could create 250k” jobs
Europe’s evolving battery supply chain is set to create 140,000-250,000 of jobs in the next five years, according to a new tracker by New Automotive.
Multi-billion pound investment for transport and energy in Spending Review
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced plans for the transport and energy sectors, following a year-long review of Whitehall finances.
UK100 conference set to explore ‘Beyond Targets’
Cross-party local climate network UK100 will host its flagship Beyond Targets conference in Birmingham on Friday (13 June).
EVs jump 20% – but drivers hang onto old cars
New zero emissions vehicles in the UK have jumped by a fifth compared to last year – but drivers with older cars continue to cling on to them, according to AA data. The average age of a car remains at 10 years compared to the eight of pre-pandemic, according to analysis of vehicle licensing statistics […]
Call to ensure public EV charging is accessible
The UK Government has been urged to back an amendment to ensure public EV charging infrastructure is suitable for drivers with disabilities.
Government fast-tracks self-driving vehicle trials
Nearly 40,000 jobs could be created and billions added to the economy through self-driving vehicles, according to the UK Government, as it fast-tracks pilot schemes.
Government commits to £14.2bn nuclear investment
The UK Government has announced a £14.2 billion investment to build Sizewell C nuclear plant as part of the Spending Review. The Chancellor is set to confirm the funding at the GMB Congress ahead of the Government’s Spending Review, with the investment creating up to 10,000 jobs, including 1,500 apprenticeships. Some £330m in contracts have […]
Zonal pricing could “slash” industrial electricity costs
Electricity prices for vehicle manufacturers could be cut without passing the costs onto households or small businesses.
National Grid trials 3D printed products to save carbon
National Grid is working with Hyperion Robotics and the University of Sheffield on a trial to manufacture, install and test 3D-printed substation foundations.
London site to feature Dynamic Load Management
Volvo Truck and Bus Centre London North in Enfield has become the latest HGV site in the UK to feature Dynamic Load Management (DLM) technology from Evolt Charging.