All Technology articles – Page 5
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NewsHydrogen vehicles to exceed one million globally by 2027, and are necessary EV alternative, says new study
The number of hydrogen vehicles in service globally will exceed one million in 2027, from just over 60,000 in 2022, according to a new study.
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NewsBritish zero-emission vehicle tech on show at one of world’s largest EV events
Some of the UK’s most innovative companies in electric and zero emission vehicle technology will today attend one of the world’s largest EV events, the Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS35) in Oslo.
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NewsLiberty Charge warns of £1.5 billion shortfall in Government EV infrastructure funding
Electric vehicle charge point operator, Liberty Charge, has warned of a more than £1.5 billion shortfall in government EV infrastructure funding and called on the private sector to step in.
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News750,000 EVs now on UK roads, but car ownership falls for second year
The number of vehicles in the UK grew 0.4% to 40,506,971 in 2021, according to new Motorparc data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with more plug-in electric cars, vans, trucks and buses put on Britain’s roads amid highly challenging pandemic and economic conditions.
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NewsSelf-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans could soon hit UK roads following £40m government-funded competition
A new £40 million competition to kick-start commercial self-driving services, such as delivery vehicles and passenger shuttles, has been launched today (May 23) by Lord Grimstone, Minister for Investment.
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InterviewTECH TALK: BP’s innovative ‘Flexpole’ EV charging unit transforms opportunities for retailers
Volkswagen’s innovative Flexpole charging unit, which BP is using to transform access to a fast charging network, features an integrated battery storage system, and was one of the big talking points at the Forecourt Show this year.
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NewsDfT’s £200m boost to decarbonise HGVs
More than £200 million of government funding will be injected into an extensive zero emission road freight demonstrator programme, Transport Minister Trudy Harrison has revealed.
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NewsMoto and Gridserve announce 50% EV charging boost on motorway sites in time for Easter
Motorway services operator Moto and sustainable energy company Gridserve are boosting access to high-power EV charging across the Moto network by 50% in time for the Easter break.
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Equipment NewsTSG UK acquires independent connection provider, UCP Choice
TSG UK Solutions Ltd (TSG UK), which specialises in technical services for sustainable mobility solutions, has acquired the business of UCPC Limited (UCP Choice).
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Promotional FeatureForecourts pump the savings with Connections and Sage Software
Over the last two years, the forecourt and wider retail sectors have seen an increased demand for convenience shopping as consumers change their habits to shop locally. In response, retailers have evolved their business models and back-office accounting to better manage the increase in their sales and customer bases and, ...
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NewsGovernment launches consultation to end sale of ‘non’ zero-emission buses, coaches and mini-buses
The government has launched a public consultation seeking views on setting a specific date between 2025 and 2032 for ending the sale of new non-zero-emission (at the tailpipe) buses.
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NewsUK on track to reach 4,000 zero-emission bus pledge with £200 million boost
Government funding of £200m announced at the weekend (March 26) will see nearly 1,000 green buses rolled out across the UK. Twelve areas in England, from Greater Manchester to Portsmouth, will receive grants from the multimillion-pound package to deliver electric or hydrogen-powered buses, as well as charging or fuelling infrastructure, to their region.
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NewsUK automotive sector calls on all stakeholders to match its £10.8bn investment in zero emission mobility
The automotive industry is calling on all parties integral to the drive to zero emissions, including chargepoint operators and government, to help ‘plug the gap’ between infrastructure rollout and uptake.
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NewsSUMMIT 2022: Gridserve can provide solutions for those struggling with connection
Toddington Harper, founder and CEO of Gridserve, said his technology company was not only planning to deliver more than 100 electric forecourts across the UK, but also develop solutions to grid connection problems.
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NewsZemo’s Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme makes gains
Zemo Partnership’s Renewable Fuels Assurance Scheme (RFAS) for higher blend (15%-plus) renewable fuels, launched last year, now has 14 fully approved fuel suppliers.
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Equipment NewsSuresite launches online marketplace
Retail technology specialist Suresite has launched an online marketplace so customers can manage their products all in one place.
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NewsTransport secretary calls for input on low-carbon fuels strategy
A call for ideas on the country’s low-carbon fuel strategy has been issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) today.
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NewsTechnical glitch forces Aberdeen’s hydrogen buses off the road
Abereen’s hydrogen buses have been taken off the road due to a technical issue, according to local press reports.
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Promotional FeatureHow electronic shelf edge labels can make forecourts more efficient
When one retail group decided to install a fuel EPOS system to cope with their extremely busy forecourts, the benefits that followed were transformational. The group’s General Manager explains why they embraced EDGEPoS.
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NewsProduction begins on Peugeot’s new e-Expert hydrogen van
The very first production hydrogen vehicle from Peugeot - the e-EXPERT van - has left the production line this week, making it one of the very first manufacturers to offer, in addition to its combustion and battery electric variants, a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in the commercial vehicle segment.