What an electric five years for Zero Carbon Futures
To celebrate five years of Zero Carbon Futures, we look back at some of the company highlights and achievements since 2011.
Making the case for electric driving: the best of electric vehicle advertising
With the launch of the latest Go Ultra Low campaign #ElectrifyYourDrive, we look back at some electric vehicle advertising that make compelling cases to switch to electric.
Two new Innovation Board members join the North East LEP
Our MD, Dr Colin Herron, has been appointed to the Innovation Board of the The North East LEP joining leading figures from the region’s business, academic and civic communities.
The results of the Rapid Charge Network project now available
The Rapid Charge Network project, which has been project managed by Zero Carbon Futures, is showing that networks of rapid charge points have helped drivers drive further and supported the uptake of EVs.
Managing Director to join IET’s Manufacturing Policy Panel
Managing Director, Dr Colin Herron, has been appointed onto the IET’s Manufacturing Policy Panel to act in an advisory role on UK manufacturing policy issues.
EVs in bus lanes: An incentive to EV ownership?
The policy of allowing electric vehicles into bus lanes is a real incentive to electric vehicle drivers but is it as clear cut as all that and will it really encourage more people to switch to electric?
NECA wins funding for the filling stations of the future
The North East Combined Authority has been awarded £1.5million ‘Go Ultra Low’ development funding to help take forward the plans for new electric vehicle filling stations in Newcastle and Sunderland.
Nissan Announces Future Generation Electric Vehicle Batteries For UK Production
Zero Carbon Futures is part of a consortium who will work together on key areas of battery development following Nissan’s announcement to produce the next generation of EV batteries in Sunderland.
What the City of the future will do to car sales
Dr Colin Herron takes a look at how the emphasis on the City of the future will impact on car sales. The article appeared in The Ami 2016 UK Franchised Dealer Report.
Zero Carbon Futures to lead on NEAA’s Innovation & Technology group
Zero Carbon Futures is delighted to announce its lead role in NEAA’s Innovation & Technology activity which aims to support emerging technology and support process innovation.
The importance of charging networks in the uptake of electric vehicles
Transport is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and in the global challenge of climate change, the spotlight has been turned to ways in which the world can reduce transport emissions.
New centre positions North East England at the forefront of low carbon vehicle technology expertise
A new centre in Sunderland that aims to position the UK a focus for the development and integration of low carbon vehicle technologies is set to open its doors.