Siemens carving out electric vehicle charging business
Siemens has announced the intention to carve out its eMobility business. The company bundled its eMobility charging activities in 2018 and subsequently organised it into a separate business unit in 2022. The carve out of Siemens eMobility, which the company says has a strong technological core and portfolio, will give the business “entrepreneurial freedom” to […]
Slowing demand for EVs “forcing manufacturers to ration petrol models”
When the Government announced laws forcing carmakers to sell more electric vehicles (EVs), ministers hailed it as a triumph that would put Britain at the vanguard of the clean energy transition. Eight months later, however, and there are fears these ambitions are making hard contact with reality. The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which came into force in […]
Paralympic legend calls for EV charging accessibility
One of Britain’s most successful Paralympic athletes Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE has backed calls for all public electric vehicle (EV) charging sites to have accessible charging mandated. Baroness Grey-Thompson has added her support to the likes of ChargeSafe, Motability Foundation and RECHARGE UK in calling for Government action. Having attended a meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary […]
Car parts supplier warns electric car transition may take longer than people expect
There’s a warning that switch to electric cars risks taking far longer than hoped as demand stalls in Europe and America. The Telegraph says Liam Butterworth, chief executive of car parts supplier GKN Automotive’s parent Dowlais, said the scrapping of electric vehicle ax breaks in countries such as Germany had triggered a sales slowdown that […]
GRIDSERVE announces global expansion plans
GRIDSERVE founder Toddington Harper has announced plans to expand the company globally with the creation of GRIDSERVE GLOBAL – taking the company’s name, technology and expertise to new markets. The website Transport and Energy quotes the company as saying the move aims to accelerate the global transition to clean energy and electric mobility – supporting […]
Over £7 million pledged to support electric vehicle infrastructure in Scotland
The Scottish Government is providing over £7 million across Aberdeen City Council, Aberdeenshire Council, The Highland Council, Moray Council and Dundee City Council to encourage greater private investment in the electric vehicle (EV) charging network. In line with the Scottish Government’s vision for the public electric vehicle charging network, significant private investment will be required to […]
Fife Council seeks views on Electric Vehicle Charging strategy
Fife Council’s Roads and Transportation Services are seeking views on the proposed Fife Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy. In 2020, the Scottish Government pledged to phase out new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030. In support of the EV transition, the public sector in Scotland has led the provision of charging infrastructure. Since […]
Ringway invests in Econ’s first fully electric multi-purpose maintenance vehicle
Ringway has hailed the impact of its first fully electric highways maintenance vehicle, six months after reaching UK’s first agreement with leading UK manufacturer Econ Engineering. The E-QCB (Electric Quick Change Body) was purchased at the start of this year following a successful trial and evaluation period, and has been put to work across the […]
Ringway chooses unique fully electric five-star DVS-compliant VOLVO FE for Hounslow
Ringway Hounslow Highways has taken delivery of the UK highways sector’s first 26-tonne Volvo FE Electric 6×2 rigid featuring a tipper grab body and low entry cab, ensuring the vehicle is fully compliant with London’s five-star Direct Vision Standard (DVS) requirements. The Ringway Volvo FE Electric directly replaces a similarly sized diesel vehicle in the […]
Horsham Council stages EV event
Horsham District Council in West Sussex hosted a free to attend electric vehicle (EV) event on Friday 24 May that was attended by hundreds of people eager to learn more about how zero emission transport could both benefit them and help address climate change challenges. Many attendees took the opportunity to take a free test […]
