TTF commits to supporting local authorities with rolling out public EV charging networks
The Transport Technology Forum has set up a new Working Group to help local councils tackle the challenges around delivering charging networks for the anticipated huge growth in electric vehicles (EVs). The TTF, which is a group to bring government – both national and local – and private sector innovators together to further the use […]
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 […]
Dyson explains why he pulled out of the electric car market
The entrepreneur Sir James Dyson has written a revealing explanation into why he decided not to push ahead with the production of his N526 electric car. Quoted from his new book on the website FastCompany.com he describes the whole process of producing his car, and maintains it was actually an extremely good, efficient concept. “We […]
New EV project in Lambeth aims to address inequality
The London Borough of Lambeth has announced it has worked with electric vehicle charging company Connected Kerb in a first-of-its-kind project to demonstrate how affordable and accessible public EV charging infrastructure can be deployed to tackle EV inequality and drive greater EV adoption amongst communities traditionally under-represented in the EV transition. While EV ownership increases, […]
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 […]
Ringway receives UK’s first zero emission 7.2t commercial vehicle
Highway services company Ringway has received delivery of the UK’s first fully electric 7.2 tonne IVECO Daily cage tipper for its Hounslow Highways contract. It says Guest Truck and Van supplied the specially adapted commercial vehicle which is the first of its type within the UK, and will allow for more sustainable ways of working […]
Volta Trucks trialling 16-tonne electric lorry
The full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of the first prototype Volta Zero. The start of testing at HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton follows the revealing of its prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically […]
EV car batteries and other new tech gets £91 million funding as part of plans to develop green automotive technology
Electric car batteries with range similar to internal combustion engines and which can charge in as little as 12 minutes are among projects awarded over £91 million of government and industry funding as part of plans to to develop the latest green automotive technology. Four projects have been awarded funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre […]
TRL announces electric HGV research project
TRL has announced it is leading a comprehensive study of an innovative Electric Road System applied to 44 tonne Heavy Goods Vehicles as a cost effective and feasible solution. ElectroRoad is part of the ZERFT programme, comprising 20 projects focussed on helping the UK solve challenges around zero emission road freight. Delivering the ElectroRoad project […]
UK reaches chargepoint milestone as they get iconic British design
There are now over 25,000 public charging devices across the UK – a major milestone, which means that electric vehicle drivers are never more than 25 miles from a chargepoint on UK roads, according to independently produced statistics from Zap Map. This comes as recent statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that over one in […]