eir & EasyGo are swapping phone boxes for rapid chargers in Ireland
eir and EasyGo have launched the first of a nationwide collection of EV rapid chargers which are replacing eir telephone kiosks in Ireland.
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Quentin’s Questions: Robert Llewellyn, Fully Charged Show
Episode 2 of ‘Quentin’s Questions’ sees motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson speak to Robert Llewellyn – owner of the world’s number one clean energy and electric vehicle channel Fully Charged.
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900 GeniePoint chargers added to Bonnet’s EV charging app
EV charge point aggregator Bonnet has launched a new partnership with EQUANS, the company that owns and operates the GeniePoint network – the third-largest rapid electric vehicle charging network in the UK. The partnership will see GeniePoint’s chargers added to the Bonnet app, delivering access for drivers to use the rapid charging network across the UK.
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Government announces £200m fund to boost rollout of zero emission HGVs
More than £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator programme.
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What are the odds the Queen’s Speech will help the UK achieve Net Zero?
Jason Torrance, Assistant Chief Executive of UK100 and a member of the Transport + Energy editorial board, reflects on the Queen’s Speech – with a particular focus on the new energy security and transport bills.
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70% of classic car enthusiasts think EV conversions should be new class
With electric powertrain conversions for classic cars rising in popularity, a recent poll states revealed that 70% of classic car enthusiasts want the Government to create a new vehicle class solely for EV conversions, as enthusiasts suggest the DVLA is not keeping up with demand or proper documentation.
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Equipmake showcases double decker bus repower technology at ITT Hub
Electrification specialist, Equipmake, is showcasing its latest pure electric bus technology at the ITT Hub, Farnborough, in the shape of a repowered double decker.
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Drivers want better access to EVs amid Net Zero Strategy dismay
New research from Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has found that 41% of the population believe greater accessibility to EVs is the best way to make transport greener, with just 26% optimistic about the UK cutting carbon emissions to net zero by 2050.
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Established automotive businesses form Watt EV Holdings
Watt EV Holdings Ltd (Watt Electric Vehicles) to combine the Watt Electric Vehicle Company, vehicle R&D and motorsport company, JSC Automotive Limited, and vehicle structures company, Stalcom Automotive Technologies.
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Green Lithium and Trafigura agree terms on lithium supply for UK refinery
Green Lithium has agreed terms with Trafigura, one of the world’s largest commodities trading companies, that will support the development of one of the first centralised commercial lithium refineries in Europe.
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