16 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway to receive share of £6.3 million to boost electrical vehicle charging points

Eight council areas will share the cash from the Scottish Government’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund.

Economics

3 d. ago Charging cables? Where Porsche is going, we don’t need charging cables

The new Porsche Cayenne Electric uses wireless charging plates to refuel through thin air

Politics

3 d. ago What will it take to further accelerate the shift to electric vehicles in London? Experts weigh in

Key figures in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, who are a part of the newly formed Electric London coalition, discuss London’s electrification journey and what the impact of changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount might mean, as part of The Standard’s Leading the Charge campaign

Science

5 d. ago Full list of places offering free EV charging on World Electric Vehicle Day

Charge your EV for free at Legoland, the pub, or a shopping outlet centre on World EV Day on 9 September

Politics

5 d. ago What do proposed changes to the Cleaner Vehicle Discount mean for Londoners? Experts discuss the road ahead

The Cleaner Vehicle Discount for London’s Congestion Charge Zone may be ending in December. Key figures in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, who are all part of the newly formed Electric London coalition, discussed the implications of potential changes to the CVD at The Standard’s roundtable event in July

Politics

1 week ago Safety and space at risk as SUVs reach 30% of car market in English cities, researchers warn

Campaigners call for Paris-style parking charges amid fears big vehicles are taking up excessive public spaceThe number of giant cars in England’s cities has increased tenfold in recent years, according to researchers, who warn the vehicles are taking up excessive public space and posing a threat to public safety.Analysis published by Clean Cities has found SUVs have gone from 3% to 30% of existing cars in the past two decades. In London, the number of SUVs has increased from about 80,000 in 2002 to about 800,000 in 2023. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago Just over half Dumfries and Galloway stroke patients received best chance care in 2024

Figures from Public Health Scotland show that just 56.1 per cent of stroke patients received an inpatient bundle consisting of aspirin, access to a stroke unit, brain imaging and swallow screening.

Science

2 w. ago Councillors asked to back use of Castle Douglas common good land for transport hub

The project would see bike lockers, repair stations and electric vehicle charging points built on an area of land at Market Hill.

Politics

3 w. ago Three Valleys town centre car parks where you can now charge your electric vehicle

RCT Council has announced that there's now chargers at Aberdare Library car park, Tonypandy lower car park and Pontypridd's Goods Yard car park

Politics

3 w. ago TfL faces calls to keep Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles after plans to scrap it emerge

A Labour assembly member has warned that removing the Cleaner Vehicle Discount for some electric vehicles will create a barrier to businesses making a green switch

Politics

3 w. ago Windsor man among 4 charged in violent dispute over London vehicle sale

Windsor man among 4 charged in violent dispute over London vehicle sale  Windsor Star

Politics

4 w. ago Electric levy ‘will lead to financial ruin for delivery drivers’

Union backs our campaign against the Mayor’s move to axe c-charge exemption for green vehicles

Science