£50m Fund Secured to Support Midlands Firms Transitioning to Electric Vehicle Production Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment electricvehicles westmidlands automotive transformation manufacturing funding evmarket innovation supplychain A significant new fund aimed at helping West Midlands companies in the electric vehicle (EV) sector transform their operations has received official backing. The West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board has … Read More
Thousands of EV Charging Points Set to Transform West Midlands Streets Thursday, February 26, 2026 ev westmidlands chargingpoints electricvehicles sustainability transport infrastructure coventry walsall governance A £14.5 million scheme to install thousands of electric vehicle (EV) charging points across the West Midlands has received approval from the West Midlands Combined Authority’s Investment Board. The initiative aims to … Read More
Green Light for Solar-Powered Car Park Near Wolverhampton’s Molineux Stadium Sunday, February 22, 2026 solar carpark electricvehicles sustainability wolverhampton molineux chargingpoints biodiversity renewableenergy infrastructure Plans for a new solar-powered car park close to Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton have received official approval. Situated adjacent to the Wickes store on Stafford Road, just half a mile from the Wolverhampton Wanderers’ … Read More
£50 Million Fund to Accelerate Growth of West Midlands Electric Vehicle Industry Saturday, February 21, 2026 electricvehicles westmidlands automotive funding evindustry investment jobs innovation supplychain government A substantial £50 million fund has been launched to support automotive businesses in the West Midlands as they compete in the fast-growing electric vehicle (EV) market. The West Midlands Supplier Readiness and Transformation … Read More
Ambitious £12.5m Bin Depot and Taxi Office Set to Transform Wolverhampton Wednesday, February 4, 2026 wolverhampton depot regeneration electricvehicles sustainability brewersyard taxilicensing construction carbonneutral wholesalemarket Wolverhampton Council has secured planning permission for a new £12.5 million depot and taxi licensing office, marking a significant step in the city’s regeneration efforts. The new facility on Hickman Avenue will house the … Read More
New Driveway Rule in England Makes EV Charging Easier and Could Save Households Over £1,100 Annually Sunday, February 1, 2026 electricvehicles evcharging governmentpolicy driveway costsaving infrastructure cleanenergy sustainability innovation transport A new rule change in England is set to transform how electric vehicle (EV) owners install chargepoints, potentially saving households more than £1,100 each year. The Labour government has introduced a streamlined process that … Read More