Oxford gets first electric bin lorry
Funding for the first electric refuse collection vehicle in Oxford has been achieved ahead of the city’s zero emission zone
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Vehicle charging scheme launched in Bath to improve air quality
The UK’s first charging clean air zone (CAZ) outside of London has launched in Bath this week in order to drive down air pollution.
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Bedford Borough Council installs on-street charging
Bedford Borough Council has installed 30 EV charging points following a successful bid for over £96,000 to the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sheffield installs rapid chargers
Sheffield Council has installed 18 new rapid electric vehicle chargers across the city area, it has announced.
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Carlisle purchases EVs for enviro-crime
Carlisle City Council has purchased a fleet of six pure EVs including one with an enforcement camera, it has announced.
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Midlothian adds to EV fleet
Midlothian Council has been able to lease more electric vehicles to add to its green fleet due to a £45,000 Scottish Government grant.
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York partners with Evo on ‘hyper hub’ sites
City of York Council has begun partnership with Evo Energy to construct the largest so-called “HyperHub” sites in the region, it has claimed.
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