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Great British Energy to work with Crown Estate

Great British Energy to work with Crown Estate

Offshore windfarm construction could be accelerated around the UK following an announcement that Great British Energy is a to work partnership with the Crown Estate, which owns... continue

25 Jul 2024EVolution News
RECHARGE UK calls for new government to focus on EV skills

RECHARGE UK calls for new government to focus on EV skills

Electric vehicle trade group RECHARGE UK has called on the new government to put a renewed focus on skills. Specifically, the group wants to see radical changes to skills and training courses across the UK. This builds upon... continue

25 Jul 2024EVolution News
UK car production falls in first half of 2024

UK car production falls in first half of 2024

The new Labour government must work quickly to deliver gigafactories, a decarbonised energy supply and a faster planning system to boost creating the UK automotive sector in the... continue

25 Jul 2024EVolution News
UK commercial vehicle production strong despite fall in domestic market

UK commercial vehicle production strong despite fall in domestic market

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing fell -2.9% in the first six months of the year as 56,956 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches left factory gates, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Despite the year-on-year... continue

25 Jul 2024EVolution News
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Plus Bus QR e-tickets trialled in eight areas

Peter Stonham

Bus operators in eight towns and cities are now piloting acceptance of a QR code authenticated e-ticket version of the Plus Bus rail ticket add-on facility that allows unlimited one-day bus travel at a discount for rail travellers within a defined local area. Previously available only in paper... continue

19 Jul 2024Local Transport Today News

ARRIVAL UK-built electric bus prototypes sold off after manufacturer folds

Ten prototype battery-electric buses from collapsed UK builder Arrival have been sold off at auction as part of the disposal of factory equipment and assets from the failed Banbury- based manufacturer. The buses were all listed as development prototypes and sold alongside a number of Arrival... continue

19 Jul 2024Local Transport Today News

Sustainable Accessibility explored in new International Transport Forum report

Peter Stonham

The International Transport Forum has published a report exploring the idea of “sustainable accessibility” and its relationship to traditional transport thinking. It focuses on the needs of vulnerable demographics, including older persons, people with disabilities, low-income groups,... continue

19 Jul 2024Local Transport Today News
Ambitious plans are needed to get UK back on track to net zero

Ambitious plans are needed to get UK back on track to net zero

Mark Moran

The UK is off-track on its journey to achieve net zero, says... continue

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18 Jul 2024EVolution Features

Bell back at Modaxo

Peter Bell has re-joined Modaxo (parent of Trapeze) as the European Chief Technology Officer. He has spent the past three years as Group Chief Technology Officer at Marlowe plc.... continue

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18 Jul 2024Local Transport Today People
Transport, planning and energy reform have leading roles in King's Speech

Transport, planning and energy reform have leading roles in King's Speech

Mark Moran

Improving public transport, liberalising the planning regime and... continue

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17 Jul 2024Parking Review News
Government needs to help speed up chargepoint roll-out, says ChargeUK

Government needs to help speed up chargepoint roll-out, says ChargeUK

Mark Moran

Nearly a million charging points have already been installed, almost... continue

17 Jul 2024EVolution News
Transport’s dependence on fossil fuels is holding back energy transition and worsening climate change

Transport’s dependence on fossil fuels is holding back energy transition and worsening climate change

Mark Moran

As one of the most energy intensive sectors, transport is still heavily dependent on fossil fuels,... continue

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16 Jul 2024EVolution Features
‘Payment anxiety’ could hamper EV transition

‘Payment anxiety’ could hamper EV transition

Mark Moran

Electric vehicle drivers face many issues when it comes to booking and paying for  chargers, according to a survey by... continue

16 Jul 2024EVolution Features
Human factor remains vital in self-driving cars

Human factor remains vital in self-driving cars

The presence of a passenger could improve safety for drivers in semi-autonomous cars, but taking back control of vehicle is still difficult, research indicates. A simulator study shows... continue

15 Jul 2024EVolution Features
Urban Fox provides EV charging infrastructure for Balfour Beatty

Urban Fox provides EV charging infrastructure for Balfour Beatty

Mark Moran

Urban Fox will supply and maintain electric vehicle charging... continue

12 Jul 2024EVolution Products & Services
Reliance on public charging could slow down EV transition, says ChargeGuru UK

Reliance on public charging could slow down EV transition, says ChargeGuru UK

Mark Moran

An over-reliance on public electric vehicle charging infrastructure could... continue

12 Jul 2024EVolution News
ByBox rolls out smart lockers at London EV charging hub

ByBox rolls out smart lockers at London EV charging hub

Mark Moran

Software and supply chain specialist ByBox has... continue

12 Jul 2024EVolution News
Businesses are hungry to switch to an EV future

Businesses are hungry to switch to an EV future

Guy Bartlett

Businesses are charging ahead to install on-site electric vehicle chargepoints to decarbonise their commercial fleets and offer charging... continue

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12 Jul 2024EVolution Opinion
EV charging hub goes live in Dundee

EV charging hub goes live in Dundee

Mark Moran

An electric vehicle charging hub created by SSE on the Myrekirk Roundabout site in Dundee. The hub will... continue

11 Jul 2024EVolution News
Thornley joins automotive net zero committee

Thornley joins automotive net zero committee

Professor Patricia Thornley has joined the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) new academic advisory group. Formed in 2013, the centre is supporting the automotive... continue

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