Industry News

Element 2 has announced a significant deepening of its partnership with Riversimple, the pioneering hydrogen car manufacturer. This collaboration marks a pivotal step towards overcoming the primary obstacle in the widespread adoption of hydrogen vehicles: the development of a comprehensive refuelling infrastructure.

UK hydrogen industry receives significant government backing with over £21 million allocated to seven projects aimed at advancing low carbon hydrogen production, powering transportation and local businesses across the nation.

Mitie has welcomed the 4,000th electric vehicle, a Volkswagen ID Buzz, to its fleet. This milestone underscores Mitie’s commitment to creating a zero emission fleet.

The installation comes as a result of City of Lincoln Council being awarded a grant in February 2023 by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) as part of their On Street Resident Charge Point Scheme along with match funding from Connected Kerb.

Global energy and technology company Octopus Energy launches the UK’s first mass market vehicle-to-grid (V2G) tariff - Octopus Power Pack - which guarantees free charging for drivers, helping speed up the country’s shift towards green transport.

Osprey Charging has increased access to public charging in Leicestershire with 12 high-powered EV chargers installed at Tesco Extra in the Beaumont Leys Shopping Centre, supporting local residents, businesses and visitors with reliable EV infrastructure.

Buckinghamshire Council will be extensively increasing electric vehicle charging access.

A pilot scheme helping electric vehicle owners in Nottinghamshire charge at home was in the spotlight.

By Christmas 2024, most residents with little to no off-street parking will live around a one-minute walk from a charger.

The government is accelerating the rollout of electric vehicle charge points with new initiatives aimed at supporting electric vehicle drivers.