Denbighshire County Council has installed a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) electric vehicle charger installed in its fleet depot using AC (alternating current) rather than DC (direct current). Vehicle-to-grid... continue
The bus and coach sector leads UK road decarbonisation as zero-emission uptake surges by 129.5% to reach more than a quarter of the market. The number... continue
Rising sales of zero-emission trucks is one bright spot in a depressed UK market. Britain’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined by -12.0%... continue
Plans to install electric vehicle charging points in at least 20 car parks across Kirklees have been approved by the council’s cabinet. The move follows the West Yorkshire council securing of nearly £2.5m in government funding, supported by potential additional investment through... continue
EV charging network Be.EV has signed a £20m deal to install more than 200 ultra-rapid charging bays at Schroders Capital properties across the UK. Be.EV will fully fund the installation and maintenance of the chargers, which can deliver 325 miles of range in just... continue
Five million trips have been taken on e-scooter trials being conducted in London. London’s trial is one of the largest running nationally with a fleet of more than 4,000 vehicles. Using rental e-scooters are the only way to legally ride an e-scooter... continue
Stourhead in Wiltshire has become the first National Trust property to offer ultra-rapid charging. RAW Charging, a EV chargepoint operator specialising in the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors, has... continue
Independent energy supplier PE has partnered with Michels & Taylor (M&T) Hotel Management to roll out new electric vehicle harging stations across its UK portfolio. Installation is now complete at Hilton Bournemouth... continue
The automotive industry is calling for consumer incentives and to boost EV demand as latest 2025 full year market outlook revises battery electric vehicles' share downwards to 23.5%. Battery electric car registrations rise 8.1% – but market share at 20.4% still significantly below Zero... continue
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -14.9% in April with 20,332 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and... continue
Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero – but current grid connection processes mean many operators’ EV investments are blocked and will remain so even after fossil fuel vehicle sales end, according to new analysis by the Society of Motor... continue
Over 10,000 new electric vehicle connection points to be installed on West Midlands’ roadsides. Department for Transport statistics show the number of chargers is... continue
Sheffield City Council is scrapping permits that enable drivers of low-emission vehicles to park for free in the city centre. The council’s transport, regeneration and climate policy committee has decided to end the longstanding green parking permit scheme on 31 July. Existing permits not... continue
The evidence that climate change is making extreme weather in the UK more likely and more extreme is unequivocal, says the Climate Change Committee. Heatwaves, heavy rainfall and wildfire-conducive conditions are set to become more common. The UK is not appropriately prepared for... continue
All new homes should be required to have solar panels installed to meet green targets, according to a new report from the Local Government Association (LGA). Currently, 60% of new homes built do not have rooftop solar panels, with 40% having them installed. While... continue
UK car and commercial vehicle production rose by 17.1% to 79,018 units last month, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output of cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches increased in comparison with a weak March last year, when the... continue
Zemo Partnership is holding a forum for members to identify gaps in the policy framework for decarbonising UK road transport and propose actionable solutions. Zemo has been commissioned by the European... continue
UK councils have increased investment in EV infrastructure by over 40% year on year, according to data released by energy management and automation company Schneider Electric. Despite this investment, the same focus is not placed on monitoring charger performance and reliability, potentially... continue
Total energy demand from electric vehicles across Britain will hit 80TWh by 2050, a new survey suggests. Over 25% of that demand will come from... continue
Fuel retailer JET is offering electric vehicle charging on its UK forecourts. JET Charge, an own-brand and ultra-rapid charging proposition, forms part of JET’s strategy to diversify... continue
The number of vehicles on British roads reached its highest ever level in 2024, rising by 1.4% to 41,964,268, according to new Motorparc... continue
A government grant will support the roll-out of almost 320 new zero-emission buses across England. The £37.8m funding has been allocated to 12... continue
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