By recharging the battery via the grid at a steady rate, Orange EV says its charger can provide fast charging rates to customers with up to 85% less grid input power than a grid-connected fast charger.

On-site battery storage will cut energy costs, stabilise supply for bus charging, and improve the use of renewable power. This investment forms part of First Bus’s strategy to create resilient, cost-efficient infrastructure as it transitions to a fully zero-emission fleet by 2035.

Under the agreement, more than 8,000 EV charging points nationwide from Statiq’s network will be integrated into VECV’s “My Eicher” fleet management app.

The project, developed with Emergency One, Cenex and the London Fire Brigade, is already being integrated into Emergency One’s EV0 electric fire appliance range, with Equipmake providing the energy management system. Still at the demonstrator stage, ZEPA V2V shows clear commercial potential to increase duty cycles of electric emergency vehicles.

Industry analysts suggest the acquisition could accelerate the deployment of integrated AC/DC solutions that support the rollout of electric Commercial Vehicles at scale.

According to Gasrec, Bio-LNG can reduce carbon emissions by up to 85% compared to diesel, supporting the UK’s road to decarbonisation. This expansion significantly enhances network coverage, giving operators confidence in transitioning to low-carbon fuel solutions without sacrificing range or refuelling convenience.

The new brand opens depot-based ultra-rapid chargers to fleets and the public, expanding electric charging access across the UK.

This major backing sets the stage for the UK’s first regional hydrogen transport and storage network, laying critical groundwork for decarbonising heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operations and broader industrial use.

Under the terms of the agreement, Protium will supply green hydrogen directly to local transport operators and depots that employ ULEMCo’s vehicles.

Hyundai has successfully completed trials of of its hydrogen fuel cell coach, Universe, on a mountainous route in Trojena, NEOM.

As a subsidiary of Daimler Truck, this fits into the parent company’s broader hydrogen strategy to develop infrastructure that supports the rollout of Daimler Truck's GenH2.

This investment forms part of First Bus’s strategy to achieve a zero-emission fleet by 2035 and supports Bristol’s wider clean air goals.