Stephen Cirell and Geraint Lewis examine the need for an overhaul of motoring taxation as EV uptake skyrockets, and some of the potential solutions the government may well consider.
Government unveils proposals for new build housing to have EV chargers as standard
Government has unveiled proposals for new build houses to be fitted with chargepoints and pledged to ensure new rapid chargers will provide ‘pay as you go’ payment options.
FES 19: More generation, flexibility and storage to drive decarbonisation
National Grid ESO’s Future Energy Scenarios (FES) 2019 – released last week – outlined four potential scenarios for the next 30 years of the energy system. And for the first time, the Electricity System Operator (ESO) used sensitivity modelling to create a net zero scenario.
BP Chargemaster to install 200 rapid chargers at UK pubs
BP Chargemaster is to roll out up to 200 rapid chargers at pubs and restaurants run by Mitchells & Butlers across the UK.
Engenie maps out plans to double UK rapid chargers by 2024
Engenie is set to double the number of rapid chargers in the UK, installing over 2,000 by 2024.
Net zero requires ‘immediate’ action as EVs key to managing demand
Net zero will require ‘immediate’ action across all policy areas and technologies, according to National Grid ESO’s latest forecasts.
EVIEs Awards spotlight: Public sector infrastructure project of the year
Nominations for the inaugural Electric Vehicle Innovation and Excellence Awards (EVIEs) are now open, and throughout the summer Current± will be profiling each of this year’s categories.
‘Time to act’: Government slammed by CCC over ‘shortfall’ in net zero policy action
Current policy is insufficient for previous emissions targets and must be ramped up if net zero is to be reached, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has said.
Pricing dilemma pivotal to unlocking V2G potential
There is “brilliant” potential for vehicle-to-grid charging technologies to sweep the UK, but only if the industry can bring prices down.