£90m of Government and Industry Green Investment Announced Aug 31, 2021 Electric car batteries which can charge in just 12 minutes are among green automotive tech projects to be awarded more than £91 million of government and industry funding. Four projects have been awarded funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) Collaborative Research and Development competition, which supports the development of innovative low carbon automotive technology. […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Almscliffe-Dhesi completes significant property deal in Middlesbrough Feb 2, 2022 Yorkshire-based Almscliffe-Dhesi Developments Ltd has completed a significant property deal by the A66 in Middlesbrough. The flourishing property company, part of the Almscliffe-Dhesi Group, is converting a brownfield site by the SG Petch dealership into a brand-new drive-thru’ roadside location. The 6,200 sq ft development, which has received planning approval, comprises three stand-alone units which […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
APCOA and REEF announce exciting new urban mobility hubs collaboration across 1,500 locations in UK & Ireland Sep 17, 2021 APCOA and REEF are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership which will allow the parties to jointly turn existing locations into distribution and logistics centres for greener, more efficient last-mile deliveries. The deal supports APCOA’s vast network of 1,500 locations across UK & Ireland to maximise value and utilisation for their clients and is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Bentley reveals £2.5bn investment plan as firm moves towards EV’s Jan 26, 2022 Bentley’s first-ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle (BEV) will be developed and built in the UK with the company committing to investing £2.5 billion in sustainability over the next ten years. The announcement is a major boost for the UK economy and also helps secure Bentley’s first step into electrification at the production plant, where all Bentley […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Combined Authority looks to reinvent transport strategy post Mayoral-election Aug 4, 2021 Prioritising left behind communities, tackling inequalities and accelerating carbon reduction will form part of a renewed strategy for better transport across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. At its meeting on July 28, the Combined Authority Board agreed to proceed with a reinvention of the transport strategy in the region through a revamped Local Transport Plan (LTP). An […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Essex council wants £80M DfT funding for roundabout Sep 27, 2022 Plans to redesign the Army and Navy in Chelmsford have moved another significant step forward. Essex Council have submitted an outline business case to the Department for Transport for funding of £67 million. The funding is for the proposed Army and Navy Sustainable Transport Package. This is the next stage of the bidding process for […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Exclusive ABB Q&A: Key Steps & EV Charging Opportunities for Fleet & Lease EVs Aug 2, 2021 We’ve been speaking to experts ABB on the future of EVs within the company fleet and lease sector… Q. You have plans to completely replace your fleet of over 500 vehicles to an E-Fleet by 2025, with plans announced last autumn, what led to this decision and how are you progressing with this? At ABB, […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Glasgow collaborates with UK Infrastructure Bank to accelerate Clyde Metro development Apr 18, 2023 A project that seeks to accelerate the development of Clyde Metro has been agreed between Glasgow and UK Infrastructure Bank (UKIB). UKIB has been working with the council to support the development of financial and commercial plans for the mass transit project which was recently confirmed by the Scottish Government as a key priority for […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Government decarbonisation plans to drive down Lower Thames Crossing emissions by 80% Jul 22, 2022 A new forecast released by National Highways today (18 July 2022) shows that the government’s plans to decarbonise cars and goods vehicles would cut the 60-year forecast of carbon emissions from Lower Thames Crossing traffic by at least 80%. The Lower Thames Crossing is designed to improve journeys for tens of thousands of people who […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Green light for multi-million-pound scheme to upgrade the A47 in Peterborough Feb 20, 2023 A multi-million-pound project to improve safety and reduce congestion on the A47 in Peterborough has today been given the green light by the Transport Minister Huw Merriman. The Transport Minister Huw Merriman approved National Highways’ plans to transform a 1.6-mile single section of the A47 between Wansford and Sutton into a dual carriageway with the […] Posted by: Mya Driver Read more
Growing the EV charging network Jan 25, 2022 The UK EV market is booming, with more electric cars registered in 2021 than in the previous five years combined, and with an estimated 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids now driving on Britain’s roads.1 The roll-out of a robust EV charging infrastructure is vital to support this rapid EV growth and, as such, is […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
Highways England Q&A: Major investment in the Humber region Jun 26, 2021 Following our Humber Estuary Economic Growth Conference we’ve been speaking exclusively with Highways England’s Tim Gamon… How vital are highways to future development and economic growth across the Humber region? Roads are vital for future development and economic growth, connecting businesses and people and enabling employment and productivity growth. In fact, our strategic road network […] Posted by: Nathan Spencer Read more
