Nearly half of Brits ‘aren’t considering buying an EV’
Almost 46% of Brits say they don’t intend to buy an electric vehicle (EV) in the future. That’s according to a new survey by Ford, which suggests cost is still a major factor that puts off more than...
View ArticleUber commits to offering 100% electric rides by 2030
Uber has committed to offering 100% electric rides in the US, Canada, and European cities by 2030. The ridesharing company took the decision to set an earlier goal for the electric vehicle (EV)...
View ArticleSP Energy Networks launches 95MW tender for flexibility services
SP Energy Networks has launched its largest-ever tender for flexibility services, seeking to procure up to 650MW of capacity over a five-year period. It has joined forces with independent online...
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GTR and Pod Point open the ‘largest EV charging hub’ in UK rail
The train operating company which runs the Thameslink, Southern and Great Northern rail franchise, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has opened what claims to be the largest dedicated electric vehicle...
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Centrica powers 32 double-decker e-buses in Manchester
Centrica has rolled out bus charging infrastructure to power a total of 32 fully-electric double-decker buses in Manchester. That comes after a partnership with the transport group Stagecoach, which is...
View Article‘UK’s first’ EV forecourt in Essex nears completion
The first in a £1 billion nationwide network of more than 100 electric forecourts is in the final stages of construction, opening in Braintree, Essex, this November. The facility is thought to be ‘UK’s...
View ArticleWhy the smart grid is at the forefront of the energy revolution
Energy is changing. How it’s generated, distributed and used, with electric vehicles on the rise and renewable generation becoming cheaper and more popular. The electrical grid needs to support these...
View ArticleScottish Government to offer loans of up to £20,000 for second-hand EVs
Scottish Government has announced an extension to a low carbon transport scheme that will offer up to £20,000 loans for purchases of used electric vehicles (EVs). The initiative, which aims to...
View ArticleFiat Chrysler granted €800m financing for EVs in Italy
The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financing to Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) for manufacturing battery electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids has been increased to almost €800 million...
View ArticleMetals made from deep-sea rocks ‘could help slash environmental impact of EV...
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries made from deep-sea rocks could be produced with dramatically reduced carbon emissions compared to those made from traditionally mined materials. A new study commissioned...
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Webinar: EVs and green energy are here to stay: new solutions for a net zero...
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View ArticleIberdrola launches global smart grid innovation hub in Spain
Iberdrola has announced the launch of a new centre designed to support cutting-edge projects in smart grid technologies that benefit local industries and promote global innovation. The Global Smartgrid...
View ArticleMahindra Racing becomes first Formula E team to receive highest...
Mahindra Racing has become the first team in Formula E’s championship history to receive the highest sustainability accolade. The FIA Three-Star Accreditation is the highest tier of environmental best...
View ArticleUK Government agrees to invest £26.5m in clean growth projects in Angus
The UK Government has agreed to plans for a £26.5 million Angus Fund to invest in clean growth, low carbon and agritech projects in the region. It follows proposals from Angus Council, which includes...
View ArticleScotland launches £3.5m fund for climate-friendly projects
The Scottish Government has announced a £3.5 million fund to deliver community projects that help tackle climate change. The Community Climate Asset Fund is offering grants of up to £100,000 for...
View ArticleSwedish battery tech start-up receives €47m EU backing
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing a €47 million (£43m) loan to Swedish company Nilar International for the research and development of its innovative battery technology. The loan will...
View ArticleFour EV charging firms join Octopus Energy’s Electric Juice Network
Octopus Energy has announced four electric vehicle (EV) charging firms have joined its Electric Juice Network that now features 1,000 EV charging points across the UK. The Electric Juice service was...
View ArticleFlexitricity becomes first energy partner of Electric Nation V2G trial
Flexitricity is to become the first energy partner of the Electric Nation Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial, ran by Western Power Distribution (WPD) and CrowdCharge. The project aims to demonstrate how...
View ArticleUK and Thailand team up to create smarter cities
The UK has partnered with Thailand to create cities of the future through urban planning and the integration of smart technologies. The two nations have jointly launched the ‘Smart City Handbook’,...
View ArticleSan Diego partners with Beam Global to offer free green EV charging
The City of San Diego is collaborating with Beam Global to deploy solar-powered charging infrastructure for electric vehicles (EVs) across the city. Beam Global will deploy its patented EV charging...
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