RIA calls for UK Government to support the delivery of hydrogen train fleets
By committing to delivering hydrogen train fleet orders, the UK government can support the ‘build back better’ agenda, as well as skilled jobs, investment and growth. Ahead of the forthcoming UK government Hydrogen Strategy, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) – the voice of the UK rail supply community – has published a briefing highlighting the
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Highways England funds electric vehicle trials for businesses
Businesses are being given the opportunity to operate an electric vehicle (EV) for free for two months. The scheme, funded by Highways England, was first piloted with the Energy Saving Trust and launched with Leeds City Council, last year. Working with Leeds City Council, the operator of England’s strategic road network (SRN) spent almost £2
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DfT handing out £20 million of funding in electric vehicle design contest
The winners of the research and development competition include a hydrogen-powered ambulance and a kinetic battery to boost the charge of electric vehicles. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced a £20 million funding boost to winners of an electric vehicle research and development competition ahead of the COP26 climate conference set to be held in Glasgow later
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