Page 215 – Current News

July 13, 2023

82% of voters in Yorkshire say local MPs should back net zero goals

A poll by Focaldata has found that 82% of people in Yorkshire and the Humber want their local MP to back the government’s net zero target of 2050.

Will Shell’s prices put the skids on its charge into EVs?

July 13, 2023

The EV market is ‘moving in the right direction’, says Shell Recharge and LCP Delta

Shell Recharge’s UK and Nordics regional manager Euan Moir told a Current± briefing today (13 July) that the EV sector was going through an important transition from an early growth phase to a mature market.

July 13, 2023

Fast and Rapid EV charging costs fall by 19% in one month, says AA

Automobile company AA has stated that both peak fast and rapid EV charging costs have fallen by 19% in the last month.

July 13, 2023

EVIEs Awards spotlight: EV Start-Up of the Year

As we look forward to this year’s Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) in November, there’s still time to submit applications for categories such as EV Start-Up of the Year.

A map of the Hornsea offshore windfarms. Image; Ørsted.

July 13, 2023

Hornsea Project Four offshore wind farm gets government green light

Energy Security minister Grant Shapps has given government approval for the construction of the Hornsea Four offshore windfarm.

July 12, 2023

Six research centres to receive £53 million to boost decarbonisation

Six research centres are set to receive £53 million in funding to boost knowledge and innovation within the energy sector.

July 12, 2023

InstaVolt announces plans for UK’s largest EV charging Super Hub

UK public charging network InstaVolt has announced that it has submitted plans to build the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging ‘Super Hub’.

This will support TfL's bid to reduce carbon emissions. Image: UKPN.

July 12, 2023

UKPN enables 150 electric buses via underground cable development

UK Power Networks has installed new underground cables and equipment at a local substation to enable the electrification of up to 150 buses.

July 12, 2023

New UK Government legislation targets 99% reliability for rapid EV chargers

The UK Government has introduced new regulations which is aiming for rapid EV chargers to achieve 99% reliability.

Electricity North West and UKPN are collaborating. Image: Electricity North West

July 12, 2023

North-South electricity network collaboration calls for industry action to support customers

Electricity North West and UK Power Networks (UKPN) have signed an agreement to work together and have called on other utilities to take a collaborative approach to customer interests.