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9 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

TfL shapes position to feed into government approvals

Peter Stonham

Though the Government will make the final decision on any driverless vehicle operations in London under the Automated Vehicles Act 2024, the views of Transport for London (TfL) and the boroughs will need to be taken into account. In a document describing its approach to automated vehicles published... continue

9 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Transport Committee launches new inquiry in bid to accelerate EV transition

Peter Stonham

The Commons Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into how the Government can accelerate the country’s transition to widespread use of electric vehicles (EV). The inquiry comes against the backdrop of manufacturers being mandated to end the sale of new pure petrol or diesel cars by... continue

9 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

EV truck grants raised as new HGV CO2 emissions consultation opens

Peter Stonham

Road Hauliers and logistics fleet operators are being offered discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks under an additional £18m announced by the government to increase the Plug-in Truck Grant until March, as part of a £318m plan to reduce emissions in the freight... continue

9 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Public chargepoint provision rose by 19% in 2025

Public chargepoint provision rose by 19% in 2025

Mark Moran

There has been 19% year on year increase across the board in the number of EV chargepoints available in Britain. These are among the headline... continue

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9 Jan 2026EVolution Features
Factors causing road wear and dust resuspension identified

Factors causing road wear and dust resuspension identified

Deniz Huseyin

A new report for the DfT has identified the key factors... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News

Tyre, brake and roadside technologies could reduce impact of PM2.5 emissions

Deniz Huseyin

A range of new technologies could potentially reduce the impact of PM2.5 particulate emissions, concludes a new report for the DfT. The study by consultancy Ricardo says that the technologies fit broadly into four categories: brakes, including brake design and materials, and the use of regenerative... continue

8 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Investment is needed to create climate resilient EV infrastructure

Investment is needed to create climate resilient EV infrastructure

David Pownall

Snow days create significant pressure on the UK’s... continue

8 Jan 2026EVolution Opinion
Confidence, charging infrastructure and payment technology will drive EV ownership

Confidence, charging infrastructure and payment technology will drive EV ownership

Lynda Clarke

The Society for Motor Manufacturers & Traders has released its latest new... continue

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Wakefield named UK’s most practical town for EV ownership

Wakefield named UK’s most practical town for EV ownership

Mark Moran

Wakefield has been ranked as the UK’s best... continue

7 Jan 2026EVolution Features
Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Modelling World moves to Leeds for 2026 - Call for papers now open

Says Modelling World Chair, Tom van Vuren: "In 2026 Modelling World will be in Leeds, home of my alma mater. The event will look back at what we have learnt over the years – since the publication of the key Analytical Transport Planning book by Lane, Powell... continue

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7 Jan 2026Local Transport Today News
Managing the roll-out of EV chargepoints

Managing the roll-out of EV chargepoints

Rhiannon Tun

How did you come to fill the position of ‘EV project manager’?I worked in the utilities industry for over... continue

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7 Jan 2026EVolution Opinion
UK's new car market past two million mark in 2025

UK's new car market past two million mark in 2025

Mark Moran

The UK new car market grew for the third year in a row in 2025, breaching the two million mark for the first time since the pandemic, with... continue

6 Jan 2026EVolution Features
Career in parking brings Reynolds an MBE

Career in parking brings Reynolds an MBE

Mark Moran

Kelvin Reynolds was awarded an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List for delivering outstanding services to the... continue

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6 Jan 2026Parking Review News
Van market shrinks despite EV growth

Van market shrinks despite EV growth

Mark Moran

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans,... continue

6 Jan 2026EVolution Features
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Petrol remains most popular choice for Irish new car buyers

Mark Moran

Total new car registrations in Ireland for 2025 reached 124,954, representing a 3% increase when compared to 2024 (121,316). The Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) has released its official new vehicle registrations statistics for 2025.  These show petrol remains the most popular... continue

6 Jan 2026EVolution News
Government sets out roadmap for decarbonising HGVs

Government sets out roadmap for decarbonising HGVs

Mark Moran

The UK government is seeking views on a future regulatory framework to support the transition to zero-emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The consultation considers regulatory options to: reduce... continue

6 Jan 2026EVolution News

Minister responds to NFDA's ZEV Mandate letter

Mark Moran

The government is retaining its commitment to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate’s headline targets, transport minister Keir Minister has written. The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) says it has received a formal ministerial response to a letter call for a... continue

5 Jan 2026EVolution News

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