Registrar society DNV GL published its Energy Transition Outlook 2019, providing an analysis of the future of the world energy mix by 2050. The report, published on Wednesday 11 September, predicts that half of passenger vehicles in 2032 will be electric; and this uptake will increase to 73% by 2050,…
Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on Thursday 5 September have revealed that zero emission cars saw a 377.5% rise to 3,147 units as new models and ongoing demand have increased registration figures, while 4,014 hybrid electric cars also joined UK roads, an uplift of…
BEIS has announced that two projects, both of which commenced in April 2019, have been awarded a total of £2.7mn to design, build, test and undertake the trialling of demand management devices in over 100 households with EVs. Published on Wednesday 4 September the announcement confirmed that an EDMI-led consortium…
Plymouth City Council have confirmed plans to trial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to accelerate the city’s transition from traditional industrial combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), provide greater support the city’s power network and work towards “a future proof energy system.” Published on Tuesday 3 September, phase one will…
A new report by the Energy Technologies Institute has explored how the UK can decarbonise the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) sector in the context of the wider energy system. Published on 29 August, it stated that zero carbon emission vehicles “are likely to be required from 2030 to meet current…
Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) registrations rose 158.1%, gaining the highest monthly market share on record. Published on Monday 5 August, the data also showed that registrations of hybrid electric vehicles rose by 34.2%, with 7,758 joining UK…
Plans to install up to 1,500 vehicle to grid (V2G) chargers in the UK have been announced by EDF Energy, in partnership with green technology company Nuvve. V2G chargers allow a two-way flow of electricity between electric vehicle (EV) and charger. Business customers will be able to sell any unutilised…