Motorway services company Moto is considering new opportunities in charge point operation and renewable energy as part of its commitment to transitioning to clean fuels. To lead this transition, Moto has appointed Alan McCarthy-Wyper, the former Chief Operating Officer at Gridserve, as the Managing Director of EV and Energy.
This newly created position at Moto signifies a significant shift towards clean fuels. The company aims to dispense the equivalent of a quarter of the power generated by an average nuclear power station to motorists within the next seven years. McCarthy-Wyper’s role will involve exploring the possibility of Moto becoming a charge point operator alongside its existing partners, Tesla and Gridserve.
Moto is already actively working to help decarbonize the United Kingdom through its introduction of ultra-rapid charging hubs for electric vehicles (EVs). Currently, it has nearly 400 ultra-rapid chargers installed across 27 of its motorway service areas. By 2030, Moto plans to have approximately 2,500 ultra-rapid chargers in operation. It aims to cater to the increasing number of EV owners, predicting that nearly one in three cars arriving at its motorway services in 2030 will be electric.
Alan McCarthy-Wyper brings valuable experience to Moto, having previously held significant positions at Gridserve, Bladon Micro Turbine, Balfour Beatty, KN Group, and ISG.
Moto CEO, Ken McMeikan, expressed excitement about the company’s future plans, stating that they are evaluating the potential of becoming a charge point operator, like their partners Tesla and Gridserve. Moto also aspires to produce its own renewable energy to complement its current energy sources obtained from seven power companies across the UK.
Overall, Moto’s focus on charge point operation and renewable energy highlights their commitment to clean fuels and the transition to a more sustainable future for transportation.
