Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that September saw demand for battery electric vehicles (BEV) hit a new record volume, achieving a 20.5% share of the overall market.
The secretary of state for energy security and net zero, Ed Miliband, has officially permitted Ofgem to over-allocate vouchers for the boiler upgrade scheme (BUS) by up to £50 million in this financial year.
In an open letter published yesterday, energy regulator Ofgem has suggested that the National Energy System Operator (NESO) design a “temporary cap and floor intervention” for Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges.
To scale up available infrastructure, there has to be a business case for private investment and commercial models balancing public and private risk are needed.
Electrification presents major uncertainties for HGV fleet operators, but the successful process undertaken by electric buses could be a crucial resource.