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The transition to electric vehicles will not succeed unless disparities over the availability and cost of charging are addressed, senior MP Bill Esterson has said. https://lnkd.in/euHbhriq

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Some great facts in this post, and great to see. It’s becoming tiring having to dispel urban myths about EVs, on a daily basis.

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Data from Trend Tracker Partner, Zapmap, shows 3.94% of all vehicles on the road are electric – a rise from 0.6% in 2020: https://lnkd.in/ehBhR6KN In the new Trend Tracker 'UK Motor Claims and Body Repair Report 2024-2025', we include a dedicated EV Focus section which includes the results of Zap Map's annual survey of EV drivers (1,747 respondents for this edition) with results showing better than ever satisfaction with the EVs among owners (85% said "no way" when asked if they would consider switching back to driving an ICE). The full Report is here: https://lnkd.in/dakE9JK

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ChargeUK launches manifesto with key asks for next government. ChargeUK, the electric vehicle charging infrastructure trade body, has published a 12-point election manifesto that it says offers a plan to ramp up roll out and ensure UK charging infrastructure provision remains ahead of demand. Our Electric Future: ChargeUK’s manifesto for the next Government focusses action on three main themes: getting even more chargers in the ground, making charging and owning an EV as easy and affordable as possible, and maximising private investment. Vicky Read, CEO of ChargeUK, said, “There are already 60,000 public charge points now available in the UK. One in three of those public chargers was installed in the last year, underlining the pace with which the rollout is taking place. But ChargeUK’s members want to go faster – we know that providing infrastructure ahead of demand is essential if we are to give the UK’s future EV drivers the confidence to switch. We also know that that our infrastructure has to be easy for drivers to use and that it must be affordable. “Our manifesto details a comprehensive plan to support the UK’s transition to net zero, ensuring convenient, affordable, and accessible charging for all drivers.” Found out ChargeUK’s 12-point plan covers 👉 https://buff.ly/3R28eb5 #EV #electricvehicles #electriccars #evcharging #infrastructure #transport

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SMMT, Auto Trader and ChargeUK target electric vehicle misinformation through new partnership. 'The group have created a collection of user-friendly, simplified facts that offers a more balanced and data-backed view of the reality of owning and driving electric cars, they said.' 'The facts clarify points such as how electric cars are greener, are no more likely to catch fire than an ICE car, and that the electric range and charging point availability is better than some might think.' 'Information used was from data points endorsed by Department for Transport and will be “regularly reviewed and updated”, they said, with new versions issued when required.' https://lnkd.in/eCDKQc6x #EV #ElectricVehicles #ElectricCars #EVIndustry #SustainableTransport

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Zemo Partnership sets out urgent net zero transport plan Zemo Partnership has published a roadmap for net zero transport which sets out the interventions required by the UK Government across key policy areas. The roadmap includes plans to bring forward investment in zero emission technologies and low carbon fuels, and promote low carbon travel choices. It takes an economy-wide, whole-systems approach, encompassing policies on upgrading the electricity grid, enhancing the UK’s skills base and opening up green finance. It outlines measures including accelerating the rollout of electric vehicles by working with the private sector, ensuring fairness in VAT rates for charging, decarbonising the existing fleet with a package of measures to boost production and demand, encourage low carbon travel choices, provide funding for skills by reforming the Apprenticeship Levy, and unlocking green finance. Read the full story on the Transport + Energy website: https://lnkd.in/ekMuZxUE Zemo Partnership , Claire Haigh , John Gummer, Rt Hon The Lord Deben Neil Wallis , Jonathan Murray , Alec Thomson #transport #energy

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🚧 After years of supporting the UK’s EV infrastructure expansion, the National Chargepoint Registry (NCR) will be decommissioned on 28th November. 🛑 From 11th November, the NCR will no longer accept new data uploads. 🔌⚡ Since 2017, Cenex has significantly expanded the National Chargepoint Registry (NCR) from approximately 3,800 to over 63,000 chargepoints. This growth has been crucial in supporting the UK's open data objectives and advancing the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/dqnriau6 Department for Transport (DfT), United Kingdom #NetZero #Transport #Infrastructure #charginginfrastructure #evs

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#CONNECTIVITY: Six CAM SMEs secure UK government funding Six SMEs have secured up to £100,000 (US$131,000) in grant funding from the 2024 CAM Scale-Up UK program, delivered by Zenzic. These businesses aim to help the UK become a leader in the development and deployment of connected and automated mobility (CAM) solutions. The latest group is the fifth cohort of SMEs supporting exciting transportation innovations including disability wheelchair access on public buses, and driver fatigue and safety monitoring. The companies are BLUESKEYE AI, Deontic UK, Maaind, Moonbility, Opteran and SAIF Systems. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMfYJDD9 #AutonomousVehicles #AV #SelfDriving #ADAS #AutonomousDriving #Automotive #AutomotiveIndustry #Transportation #Technology #FutureMobility #Sustainability #AVTExpoStuttgart #AVTExpoCA #ukimediaevents

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South Western Railways, c2c and Greater Anglia are all moving over to public ownership in 2025, the Department for Transport has confirmed. More below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dBfAeM5A

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Labour is certainly signaling transformative changes in our transport sector. With plans to fix one million potholes annually, accelerate electric vehicle infrastructure, and bring railways into public ownership, it looks like we're set for a more integrated, sustainable network. Hopefully, that will be the case, but, as we move forward, it's let's not forget that it's vital to prioritise the safety of all road users — pedestrians, cyclists and all other modes of active travel.

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🚚 Call for new government to look again at ZEV mandate 🚚 The new government should re-examine the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate for vans, according to fleet software company FleetCheck. Managing director Peter Golding believes a range of difficulties facing LCV fleets, including the discrepancy between the capabilities of the vehicles on offer and the needs of fleets, will make the targets difficult to meet. However, Mark Barrett of Harris Maxus says that any delay in the roll out of the ZEV mandate could slow momentum in the transition to electrification. Read more online: https://lnkd.in/eicb34X5 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular van and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our weekly newsletter 🔔 #WhatVan #evs #electricvans #zevmandate

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Publishing its Rail Manifesto, the Railway Industry Association has called on the next Government to outline key priorities including a long-term strategy, industry reform, and low-carbon upgrades. Long-term investment is crucial for driving sustainable economic growth, creating jobs, and ensuring the rail network meets future demands. It also provides stability and growth opportunities for smaller rail SMEs, fostering innovation, enhancing competitiveness, and enabling them to contribute effectively to the industry.🚆 #railnews #RailSense #railreform

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Industry leaders highlight EV demand challenge facing new government The newly-elected UK Government will need to reckon with stalling consumer demand for EVs, it has been said. The issue was addressed during the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge conference, when industry leaders were asked how confident they were about the UK’s road to zero emissions, in the wake of the recent General Election. Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) chief executive Mike Hawes and BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney gave their views. Read more online: https://lnkd.in/egcNBHJH 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular car and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our newsletter 🔔 #BusinessCar #evs #electricvehicles #zevmandate #newcarsales

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Zenobē has closed on its latest electric bus financing, its second deal via a methodology that allows multiple projects to be financed simultaneously before being refinanced through a long-term private placement. In the latest feature, Proximo's deputy editor Thomas Hopkins explores Zenobe's innovative financing methodology for electric bus projects. They have secured a £410 million non-recourse financing, dubbed 'Dynamo 2,' which enables continuous funding for multiple projects via a revolving capital facility, later refinanced through long-term private placements. This approach supports the rollout of around 2,000 e-buses and associated infrastructure in the UK and Ireland, while also facilitating global expansion plans with recent equity investments and targeted projects in various international markets. Read the full article here and find out Proximo's perspective: https://lnkd.in/eCnVE5wh #Proximo #ebus #innovativefinancing #projectfinance #transport

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🔌 The UK's electric vehicle rollout is set to accelerate into 2030, and major changes are needed in our transport system to meet government targets 💭 Are we ready for the challenges that come with a transition of this scale? Analysis from John de Bono looks at what's ahead: - Meeting gov. targets will mean there's 8m more EVs on the road (up 7.5x) - This will drive 20 TWh in additional electricity demand (up 6.25x) - 230k extra public chargers are needed to support this transition (up 4.5x) Managing the challenges of affordability, charging access, and extra energy demand will be critical to the rollout's success. Our upcoming insights assess each challenge in closer detail - look out for more updates over the next week. #Energy #Utilities #ElectricVehicles #EnergyTransition #NetZero

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The new report "A Manifesto for the Future of Transport" from Intelligent Transport Systems UK is one of the first to recognise the benefits of Smart Data for the transport & mobility sector. "It is estimated that greater data mobility could increase GDP by £27.8 billion per year 7. In particular, Smart Data could have a transformational impact on the transport sector, opening up greater mobility information and services to the public. It will be essential in creating a competitive market of transport providers, integrating journeys across different modes and improving how we understand and manage the transport network." #smartdata #transportdata

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