UK industry will waste half a billion pounds this winter and emit 7.4 million tonnes of unnecessary CO2 emissions, according to research carried out by Vickers Energy Group.
Demand for alternatively-fuelled vehicles in the UK experienced unprecedented growth, according to official figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
A new scheme to provide grid-balancing services directly from the batteries of electric vehicles (EVs) will be trialled by car maker BMW, in partnership with California utility company Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E).
The government is inviting local authorities to submit bids for a share of a £35 million pot that it has set aside to promote the adoption of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in cities.
