5G used to develop new energy systems on Orkney
Researchers are using 5G communications technology to create a simulator system aimed at inspiring businesses and residents to get involved in the development of new energy systems in Orkney.
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Electric cars ‘should be tax-free’ to boost sales, vehicle industry urges
Electric vehicles should be made tax-free to boost sales, the automotive industry has urged as demand for new cars fell by 2.9% last month.
SSE flicks electric switch with drive to get new EV van fleet on the road
Energy giant SSE has begun its shift from diesel and petrol to electric vans with the launch of a new fleet of low carbon vehicles.
The race is on to power up EV infrastructure
Accelerating the ban on carbon-emitting cars demonstrates the UK’s commitment to tackling climate change – now the hard work creating a national charging network begins, says Maria Connolly, partner and head of clean energy at UK law firm TLT.
More than 400k electric cars on Scotland’s roads by 2032, SSE Networks claim
Scotland roads could see an increase of more than 400,000 electric vehicles by 2032, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN).
Dundee event celebrates city ‘plugging in’ to electric vehicles
Dundee celebrated the city's growing shift to electric vehicles (EVs) this week with a V&A Museum event which brought together advocates of the technology.
How the electric car started with an inventive Aberdonian
The name Robert Davidson might not mean much, but back in the 1830s the Aberdonian inventor proved himself to be somewhat ahead of his time.
Scottish electric vehicle charge point use jumps by almost half
The use of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in Scotland has increased by 43% in the last year, claims data provided by the RAC Foundation.
Petrol, diesel car ban will raise UK electricity demand by less than 10%, report says
A 2040 ban on conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans would push up UK electricity demand by less than 10% by mid-century, analysis shows.
Devil in detail of switch to electricity
Michael Davis has always been ahead of the curve in highlighting the benefits of green energy.
Cobalt being bought up due to surge of interest in electric cars
Physical stocks of cobalt are being bought up after a surge of interest in the future of electrical cars, according to market reports.
Cheaper electric vehicles and solar panels ‘may leave fossil fuels’ stranded
Falling costs of electric vehicles and solar panels could halt worldwide growth in demand for oil and coal by 2020, a report suggests.
Holyrood urged to adopt phased ban of petrol and diesel vehicles
Ministers should consider banning petrol and diesel vehicles from some parts of Scotland as part of efforts make the country more environmentally friendly by 2030.
IEA’s Birol ‘doesn’t buy’ that electric cars will displace oil
International Energy Agency Executive Director Fatih Birol said he doesn’t buy the argument that electric cars will cause oil demand to peak.
Electric car subsidy claims plunge after payments reduced
The number of motorists claiming a Government subsidy for new electric cars has plummeted to the lowest level in two years after the amount of money available was cut, figures show.
Electric car advances set to hit demand for oil
The electric vehicle revolution could turn out to be more dramatic than governments and oil companies have yet realised.
Air may be solution to car efficiency
EVERY time a car brakes, energy is generated.
Air may be key to battery advance
A NEW type of air-fuelled battery could give up to 10 times the energy storage of designs currently available.