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New requirements for electric chargepoints as UK moves towards net zero
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has announced that all government-funded home electric chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’.
£23 million funding awarded for electric vehicle battery development
Companies across the UK are set to benefit from £23 million government investment to help them develop the latest electric vehicle battery technology.
How is electricity storage transforming global energy systems?
While global energy systems undergo a dramatic change, driven by the growth of renewables, it impacts the flexibility in the energy system and changes the way we meet demand and keep our systems in balance.
Government supports advanced trials for self-driving vehicles
The government has announced that a process is being developed to support the advanced trials of self-driving vehicles.
Where is the electric car industry headed in 2019?
While the electric car has been around for over a hundred years, it’s never been as popular as it is today. Here, we look at what could be in store for the electric car industry in 2019.
More than 50k ultra-low emission vehicles registered for the first time in the UK
A report conducted by private number plate specialists, click4reg.co.uk has shown that during the past year, over 53,000 new ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) were registered for the first time in the UK
Research, Design and Manufacture of New Energy Vehicles in Swindon & Wiltshire
The push to cut vehicle emissions is fuelling the rapid development of a wide range of New Energy Vehicles
The area is committed to supporting low carbon industries and Swindon is the only place outside London to have installed two hydrogen refuelling stations, including the UK's first public access station....
Research projects to receive £3.9 million in grants for low carbon vehicles
The Niche Vehicle Network is spreading a £3.9 million grant across thirty projects hoping to research and develop low carbon vehicles
Electric cars could be used to help power the grid
New research into whether or not electric cars could return power to the National Grid is set to gain £20m government funding
Tougher emission standards for vehicles announced by the EC
The European Commission has revealed tougher standards for cars and vans in a bid to cut transport emissions and improve air quality…
A new package of measures to reduce transport emissions caused by vehicles has been announced by the European Commission.
The UK, alongside other EU member states, has committed to...
Energy challenges and the production of electricity from waste heat
The Nobel Peace Prize 2007 was awarded jointly to Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr. “for their efforts to build up and disseminate greater knowledge about man-made climate change, and to lay the foundations for the measures that are needed to counteract such change”.
The...
Lack of chargers slows electric car sales
Car dealers have warned that a lack of rapid charging points in Cumbria is preventing sales of electric vehicles from taking off
A lack of facilities to charge electric cars is holding back sales in Cumbria. A grant of £562,500 was awarded to Cumbria County Council last year to install...
Electric van grant extended
The government has announced an extension of the electric van grant and an additional £4m to help refuel gas-powered trucks...
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has announced the extension of funding for electric vans in a bid to continue to develop green fleets, which can cut emissions.
The grant was launched in...
Electric cars could cut oil imports
A new study has revealed that switching to electric cars could cut the amount of oil the UK needs to import by 40 per cent by 2030...
A new study undertaken by Cambridge Econometrics revealed that on average a driver could save £1,000 per year on fuel bills by switching...
Why do lithium-ion batteries lose capacity over time?
Lithium-ion batteries, which are used in a large amount of electric vehicles, like other batteries lose power over a long period.
Addressing challenges for disabled drivers
As the global push towards electric vehicles (EVs) intensifies, ensuring accessibility for all drivers, including those with disabilities, remains crucial.
Australia’s energy policy priorities
Open Access Government investigates some of the energy policy priorities of Australia’s Minister for Climate Change and Energy, The Hon Chris Bowen MP, especially clean energy, energy efficiency and electric vehicles.
Making EV charging infrastructure and EV uptake easier for local authorities
With over 30 years of experience in developing smart electronic solutions, EZ-Charge explains how it is supporting a seamless uptake of electric vehicles by working with local authorities to offer user-friendly and reliable EV charging infrastructure.
Council partnership sees UK’s largest rollout of EV charging infrastructure
10,000 chargers for electric vehicles are to be delivered by Connected Kerb to increase EV charging infrastructure across Surrey.
Shell fleet solutions: Fleet decarbonisation report and exploring framework compliant routes to fleet electrification
A recent report from Shell and Deloitte, ‘Navigating Fleet Decarbonisation: A Guide to Driving a Successful Transition’, highlights the importance of electric vehicles (EVs) as a route to decarbonisation for fleets everywhere, but how straightforward is the transition?
