UK confirms pledge for zero-emission HGVs by 2040 and unveils new chargepoint design
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the government has confirmed. This, combined with the UK’s 2030 phase out for petrol and diesel cars and vans, represents a world-leading pledge to end the sale of all polluting road vehicles within the next two decades. The UK will become the first country in the world to […]
UK’s largest public EV charging project set to help deliver EV revolution
The UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint deployment by a local authority has been announced by West Sussex County Council, providing a blueprint for local authorities across the UK to deliver affordable, reliable, and accessible chargepoints in their thousands to help the 40% of drivers nationally without off-street parking to go electric. One in four […]
Extra money for electric vehicles, grants and infrastructure as part of ‘landmark’ Net Zero Strategy
An extra £350 million has been given by Government to support the electrification of UK vehicles and their supply chains as part of a landmark Net Zero Strategy setting out how the UK will secure 440,000 well-paid jobs and unlock £90 billion in investment in 2030 on its path to ending its contribution to climate […]
Consultation launched to consider groundbreaking technologies that will transform how we travel over the next decade
Expanding electric vehicle charging and measures to safely maximise the opportunities and benefits from emerging aviation technology, including drones, are among a raft of new proposals set out by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. With radical changes in transport expected over the next decade, the government is making sure the right framework is in place to […]
New drive to accelerate use of electric vehicles in Norfolk
A new drive to accelerate the use of electric vehicles in Norfolk is being considered by the county council’s cabinet. A report says more charging points could be provided on Norwich streets, at village halls and community hubs and in parking spaces for every new house. In April there were already 2,631 electric vehicles registered […]
More than £50m approved for City Deal low carbon programme as air quality and hydrogen take centre stage
A air quality monitoring project, low emission vehicle charging infrastructure and a hydrogen stimulus project have been approved as part of low carbon city deal for Swansea Bay City Region. The UK and Welsh Governments have approved the £58.7 million Swansea Bay City Deal’s Supporting Innovation and Low Carbon Growth programme. The programme will help […]
Worcestershire County Council investigates plan to install more charging points
Plans to install more on-street charging points for electric vehicles across the county will be investigated by Worcestershire County Council has agreed to explore the idea of investing in more charging facilities on the county’s roads to allow more people to make the switch from petrol to electric. Worcester currently has 20 public electric vehicle […]
Lancashire County Council to invest £3 million in vehicle charging points
Almost £3m is being invested into new electric vehicles and charging points after Lancashire County Council aims for a ‘cleaner, greener future.’ The first service to go electric will be the county council’s parking enforcement team, who will be given 12 new vehicles to minimise the emissions produced during the many miles they cover each […]
TfL opens new electric vehicle charging hub in Woolwich
TfL has opened a new rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich. The ‘petrol station’ for electric vehicles allows drivers to charge up in 20-30 minutes and with eight charging points, which means a space is more likely to be available. The facility in south London is part of TfL’s strategy to have a rapid […]
Yunex Traffic rapid chargers at heart of new EV hub in Somerset
Yunex Traffic has installed and commissioned two rapid charging units for a new electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Portishead, Somerset. Yunex, which is the new name for Siemens Mobility’s Intelligent Traffic Solutions business, worked with North Somerset Council to install two 50kW rapid DC charging units serving four parking bays, the hub forms part […]
