£200m boost for zero emission buses
Millions of people across the country will be able to make greener, cleaner journeys as almost 1,000 green buses are rolled out with the backing of nearly £200 million in taxpayer funding. Twelve areas in England, from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth, are receiving grants from the to deliver electric or hydrogen powered buses, as well […]
New report calls for “step-change” in UK’s EV charging rollout to deliver by 2030
Electric Vehicle industry members – including experts from EY, UKPN, Motability, Mitie Group PLC and Connected Kerb – are calling for a “step change” in the ambition of the UK’s EV charging rollout to deliver the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars and support the UK’s net zero goals. The website Transport and […]
2030 ban on petrol and diesel car sales “unrealistic” – report
The Government is being warned that banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030 may not be realistic because the electric vehicle charging network isn’t close to being ready. Sir John Armitt, head of the National Infrastructure Commission, says there is a “real risk” to the deadline because of the slow progress […]
Ford takes steps towards all-electric future
Ford have announced moves toward an all-electric future in Europe, which will see the company transformed and offering a new generation of seven, all-electric, fully-connected passenger vehicles and vans by 2024. Transportandendergy.com reports the announcement builds on the recent news that the company has created a new global business unit – Ford Model e – […]
RAC introduces new help for EV drivers
The RAC has done a deal with EV chargepoint mapping app Zap-Map, to help electric vehicle drivers who run out of charge. The Zap-Map app is being distributed to the RAC’s 1,600 patrols via all their devices – phones, laptops and in-van terminals – enabling them to locate the nearest available, suitable, publicly accessible charge […]
New service station owner promises EV charging accelaration
Leading UK motorway service area operator Roadchef is being acquired by a fund managed by Macquarie Asset Management, which is committing to develop and accelerate the rollout of fast-charging infrastructure for electric vehicles across its estate. Roadchef has 30 locations across the UK motorway network serving more than 52 million customers every year, providing rest […]
Scotland adding 276 electric buses to its fleet
The Scottish Government has announced it is spending £62 million on upgrading its fleet of diesel buses to electric vehicles. The money is the first phase of the Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB) and will support operators in replacing 276 old buses and introducing the required charging infrastructure. 137 of the buses will be […]
Autoliv and Polestar collaborate on climate-neutral car
The global automotive safety systems company Autoliv has announced a collaboration with electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar to develop a truly climate-neutral car by 2030. The “Polestar 0” project unites companies across the automotive supply chain to leverage innovation and collaboration to change the view of how to manufacture cars in a sustainable way. Autoliv says […]
SMMT issues seven point EV plan
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network that is affordable, available and accessible to all. The plan, designed to drive collaboration between government, industry and other stakeholders, calls for mandated targets for infrastructure rollout, backed by an independent […]
Ford could separate EV business from main company
The Chief Executive of Ford is apparently looking at ways to divest his electric vehicle operation from the legacy car making business in a bid to earn “investor respect” that has led to Tesla’s value being so high. Automotive News Europe has spoken to people familiar with what’s going on who say Jim Farley wants […]