Discounted electricity can help manage grid
The Electricity System Operator (ESO) has shared early results from its CrowdFlex project, which explores how offering discounted electricity can encourage consumers to adjust their energy use to...
View Article‘Most drivers in the dark about EVs’
Many petrol and diesel car drivers in the UK have a limited understanding of electric vehicles (EVs). That’s according to a recent survey by YouGov, which shows that out of 1,000 respondents, nearly...
View ArticleUK electric car sales jump with summer deals
Battery electric car sales increased by 10.8% in August due to summer discounts and new models. This growth raised the market share of electric cars to 22.6%. Sales of petrol and diesel cars dropped...
View ArticleEVs are not the only way to cut CO2
“We need to be really careful that pushing EVs is not seen as the same thing as reducing CO2” So says Nick Molden, CEO of Emission Analytics, kicking off a frank assessment of Labour’s green transport...
View ArticleAre we ready to pay the price for cleaner mobility?
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View Article“London to double EV charging points by 2030”
The expansion of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure in London faces several challenges. Judith Hayton, Strategy and Planning Manager at Transport for London (TfL), addressed these issues at the 100...
View Article£50 cashback for EDF electric vehicle tariff sign-ups
EDF is offering a £50 cashback for customers signing up to any of its electric vehicle (EV) tariffs throughout November, aimed at helping EV drivers save on charging costs. The cashback applies to...
View ArticleHow’s the UK doing with electrifying larger vehicles?
Article-by-article, we consider the UK’s larger-vehicle electrification status, the challenges involved in transitioning lorries and large vans to electric, and the routes forward to a zero-carbon UK...
View ArticleWhat challenges does the UK face in electrifying its larger vehicles?
We’ve previously looked at the status of the UK’s electrification of HGVs and large vans and found reasons to be positive. However, there are plenty of hurdles to jump before we see a fully electric...
View ArticleCar makers hit the panic button over EV rules
After yesterday’s bombshell news that Luton’s famous Vauxhall plant faces closure, a massive intervention by Labour is on the cards. EV take up has not grown as expected and the rules of the ZEV...
View ArticleIs ZEV dead? Not quite says expert
With the car sector fighting against what it calls unworkable targets, have we hit a crunch point in the government’s plan to get us all into EVs? After yesterday’s Luton car plant closure news and...
View ArticleHow can the UK accelerate larger vehicle electrification?
In previous articles, we’ve looked at the status of HGV and large van electrification – and the challenges the UK and its organisations face. Now, we remind ourselves of the potential benefits and...
View ArticleChargepoint build-out on track…just
The UK is just on track to meet its target of 300,000 public EV chargepoints by 2030 but there are critical barriers ahead. The National Audit Office (NAO) , has revealed the findings of its in-depth...
View ArticleHo oh no! EV drivers face Xmas charging chaos
Christmas travel chaos is back and for electric vehicle drivers, the stress comes with an extra twist—finding a working charger that isn’t already taken! With cold weather draining batteries faster...
View ArticleDon’t own an EV – subscribe to one!
Despite EV sales rising, we as the public aren’t keen to own one, so could subscription be the answer? Experts believe car subscriptions, where you never own the car but just pay to use it, could be a...
View ArticleHydrogen taxis power Paris toward cleaner air
A fleet of hydrogen-powered taxis is revolutionising transport in Paris, helping to improve air quality while advancing sustainable mobility. As part of the Hydrogen Fuel for Paris project, up to eight...
View ArticleClean motorsport powered by an egg
Motor racing is about to get a bit cleaner thanks to a clean energy company. Energy firm egg has joined forces with Mercia Group Services and the University of Wolverhampton Racing (UWR), to drive...
View ArticleCalifornians get cracking deal on Hydrogen car
Toyta is offering a 70% discount on its hydrogen powered Mirai to people in California, meaning a $50,000 motor is now just $15K! It is trying to revive interest in hydrogen-powered vehicles by...
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Heathrow runway, UK silicon valley, homegrown solar – Reeves plan for growth
The Chancellor has laid out her vision for growth after a turbulent start to her tenure marked by controversy and almost no growth. In a wide ranging speech she mapped out a future and said “low...
View ArticleAustralia plugs in $2.4m for street-side EV charging
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed A$2.4 million (£1.2m) for street-side charging points for electric vehicles (EVs). EVX Australia Pty Ltd (EVX) will use the funding to...
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