Amersham leads as most EV-friendly commuter town. Study analyzes charger availability-fast and train station chargers. Amersham Ranks as Top EV Commuter Town for Charger Availability Hey, check out this study about towns with good EV charging! They judged towns by charger availability. They looked at fast chargers and train station chargers. Amersham scored an awesome…
Missing the 2030 net zero goal could cost the council £3M yearly in carbon credits, says a climate report. Council Faces £3 Million Bill Missing Net Zero 2030 Target The council’s climate report shows big costs. The 2023/24 report details financial implications. Councillors want the council carbon neutral by 2030. They aim for net zero…
Aberystwyth will trial an EV charging scheme, aiming to help residents without home charging. This will allow the move to EVs. Aberystwyth to Trial New Residential EV Charging Scheme Wales will fund new EV chargers on streets. Ceredigion Council will test this new project. They will pick three spots in Aberystwyth, after a survey. The…
Electric bin lorries cost £157k more, despite savings on charging & maintenance. Council defends costs for sustainability goals. BCP Council’s Electric Bin Lorries Cost £157k More Than Diesel Trucks Electric bin lorries are pricier. They cost £412,903 each, while diesel trucks are cheaper at £205,020. That’s over £200,000 in extra initial cost. Electric lorries save…
A 1946 map unveils London’s forgotten trolleybus network, showcasing routes as extensive as the modern Tube system. London’s Lost Trolleybus Network: A Map Reveals Vast Coverage A map from 1946 shows old London trolleybus and tram routes. Many London boroughs had these services. Electric vehicles aren’t new; trolleybuses ran nearly 100 years ago. Londoners rode…
Faster 7kW chargers are coming to Chapelford station, cutting charge times and improving accessibility for EV drivers. Warrington West Station to Get Upgraded EV Charging Points The council is working with Zest. They want to add better EV chargers at Chapelford station. The project will upgrade current chargers. The old chargers were 3.5kW, but the…
Council seeks loan to fund 102 electric vehicles, replacing older models and reducing carbon emissions by 250 tonnes yearly. Council Plans £18 Million Loan for Electric Vehicle Fleet Upgrade The council needs to borrow £18.692 million for new vehicles. They want to buy 280 vehicles, with 102 being electric. These will replace older vehicles in…
Consultation reveals plans to expand m.connect bus service, focusing on routes like the 309 and new on-demand options. Moray’s m.connect Bus Service Expansion Discussed at Cullen Consultation They discussed bus service changes in Moray. The meeting happened at Cullen Community Centre. It focused on expanding the m.connect bus service. Stevie Robertson explained the updates. He…