infrastructure

Wireless electric vehicle charging trial launched in Marlow

Char.gy has launched a 12-month wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging trial in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with peer-to-peer car sharing platform Hiyacar.

John Flint, CEO of UK Infrastructure Bank

John Flint appointed CEO of UK Infrastructure Bank

Former CEO of HSBC John Flint has been appointed as the UK Infrastructure Bank’s (UKIB) first permanent chief executive.

Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades

The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.

English rail system cost £17.4 billion last year, according to financial overview

England’s rail system cost £17.4 billion, including £5.1bn from taxpayers, according to the latest financial overview for 2019-20 from the NAO.

ABB unveils new high-power EV charger

Smart Transport member ABB is launching a new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charger capable of 350kW.

Whitepapers & reports 22 Apr 2021

Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis

This report examines the current and future state of EV battery supplies – sources of materials, technologies available, demand analysis and potential risks.

Plans for 80 EV battery factories 'not enough', says ABB report

Plans to build 80 new electric vehicle (EV) battery factories globally will not be sufficient to meet future demand, according to a new report.

Smart motorway safety measures accelerated

Safety improvements to existing smart motorways will be brought forward and no ALR motorway will be open without radar technology to detect stopped vehicles.

Sharing home charging points could bridge infrastructure shortfall

Just 4% of home chargers would need to be shared publicly to bridge a public infrastructure gap for EVs, according to new estimates by Dodona Analytics.

Welsh government targets sustainable transport focus for 2045 strategy

The Welsh government is targeting 45% of all journeys to be made by sustainable means and away from private cars across the country by 2045.

EV adoption risks backlash due to charging inequality

Low-income voters who are reluctant to pay for charging at public points could halt mass adoption of EVs, according to the Social Market Foundation.

Policy 23 Mar 2021

The Wales Transport Strategy 2021

The new Transport Strategy document ‘Llwybr Newydd – New Path’ commits to making 45% of all journeys sustainable by 2045.

Police commissioner calls for ban on smart motorways

A South Yorkshire, police crime commissioner (PCC) has written to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, calling for a ban on smart motorways.

Reports 9 Dec 2020

Green Book Review 2020: Findings and response

The Government has published the findings from its review of the Green Book, which sets out how decisions on major UK investment programmes are appraised.

National Infrastructure Commission shares transport development toolkit

A new toolkit curated by the National Infrastructure Commission is offering advice to cities on developing local transport infrastructure strategies.

Highways England starts £51m A19 upgrade six months early

Highways England is starting work on a £51 million upgrade to the A19 six months ahead of schedule.

Government sets out £110m in rail and road funding projects

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out £110 million in road and rail upgrades across regions in England as part of his speech on the UK’s investment and economic recovery plans.

£31m smart energy project gets underway

A project aiming to revolutionise the way energy is generated, stored, shared and consumed is under way in West Sussex.

PM pressed for £4 billion devolved transport cash

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street has urged Boris Johnson to accelerate transport funding to re-boot the region’s economy after the coronavirus pandemic.

Reports 7 Apr 2020

Procuring electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a local authority - a report by the Energy Saving Trust

Procuring electric vehicle charging infrastructure as a local authority report from the Energy Savings Trust is part of a series for local authorities on delivering an electric vehicle charging infrastructure network.