SSE Energy Solutions to open first fully-electric HGV charging hub near Birmingham

Stuart Stone
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Artist impression of planned HGV charging site | Credit: SSE Energy Solutions
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Artist impression of planned HGV charging site | Credit: SSE Energy Solutions

Energy firm to enter battery-powered heavy goods vehicle market with fully electric lorry charging hub in Birmingham's Green Energy Innovation Quarter

SSE Energy Solutions has unveiled plans today to build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. Located minutes from the A45, the hub...

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