Transport Committee launches EV inquiry

Transport Committee launches EV inquiry

Mark Moran

The House of 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 launch of ‘Supercharging the EV transition’ follows an announcement in the Autumn Budget that a new... continue

18 Dec 2025EVolution News

DfT to put Connectivity Tool support and development to outside contractor

Peter Stonham

The Department for Transport (DfT) has been considering tenders it invited for outside support and maintenance of its new Connectivity Tool, with an estimated value of approximately £4.2 million. It is understood 19 applications were submitted for the contract which was published as a... continue

19 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News

National Express adopts AI-driven revenue optimisation dynamic pricing system

Scheduled Coach service operator National Express has introduced a new revenue optimisation management system “to modernise pricing and strengthen commercial performance” on its network “by smart pricing and data-led agility.” Adoption of the CAYZN revenue management suite... continue

19 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News

Government speeds plans for AV driverless operations to start in UK from 2027

Peter Stonham

The Department for Transport has published a call for evidence on developing the regulatory framework to allow to public operation of automated vehicles. It is intended to inform secondary legislation, guidance and policy development, “ensuring the AV regulatory framework remains... continue

19 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Fastned ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens at Newcastle International Airport

Fastned ultra-rapid EV charging hub opens at Newcastle International Airport

Mark Moran

Fastned has opened an ultra-rapid charging hub near Newcastle International... continue

18 Dec 2025EVolution News
Vision-led transport planning is gathering momentum

Vision-led transport planning is gathering momentum

Colin Black

The transport development planning profession has... continue

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18 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
‘Technology more likely to change driver behaviour than higher fines’

‘Technology more likely to change driver behaviour than higher fines’

Deniz Huseyin

Deploying technology-based enforcement to detect drivers that use... continue

17 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Europe has not performed u-turn on electric vehicles

Europe has not performed u-turn on electric vehicles

Stuart Masson

The European Union’s revised 2035 new-car... continue

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17 Dec 2025EVolution Opinion
Europe dilutes plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Europe dilutes plans to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035

Mark Moran

The European Commission is diluting plans to end the sale of... continue

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16 Dec 2025EVolution News
The EU has chosen complexity over clarity

The EU has chosen complexity over clarity

William Todts

Extending the sales of combustion engines would divert investment from EVs while China races further ahead, warns green... continue

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16 Dec 2025EVolution Opinion
European EV policy needs keep moving forward

European EV policy needs keep moving forward

Mike Hemsley

The European Commission has announced a new Automotive Package which revises the previous ambition to end sales of new petrol and... continue

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16 Dec 2025EVolution Opinion
Slowing down Europe's EV transition is risky

Slowing down Europe's EV transition is risky

Colin Walker

The European Commission has announced a new Automotive Package which revises the previous ambition to end sales of new petrol and... continue

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16 Dec 2025EVolution Opinion
ACEA welcomes EU's revised Automotive Package

ACEA welcomes EU's revised Automotive Package

Sigrid de Vries

The European Commission’s changes to plans to end sales of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2035 has been welcomed by the body... continue

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16 Dec 2025EVolution Opinion
Councils count on parking income

Councils count on parking income

John Siraut

The latest local government revenue and expenditure returns highlight that total parking gross... continue

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Bristol's Southern Gateway transport hub receives planning permission

Bristol's Southern Gateway transport hub receives planning permission

Mark Moran

The new Bristol Temple Quarter Southern Gateway transport hub at... continue

5 Dec 2025Parking Review News
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Voice AI-powered parking search and payment

Voice AI-powered parking search and payment

Mark Moran

Connected car services provider Parkopedia has worked with SoundHound AI, a developer of voice and conversational AI, to... continue

5 Dec 2025Parking Review Products & Services

New EV mileage charge begins Treasury switch in road user charging

Peter Stonham

Amongst a range of transport implications from the 2025 Autumn Budget will be new a pay-per-mile charge for electric vehicles to be introduced from 2028. This will help offset declining fuel duty revenues, though plug-in van and truck grants remain to promote EV take-up for businesses. The... continue

4 Dec 2025Local Transport Today News
Transport planning role for Lusby at Podaris

Transport planning role for Lusby at Podaris

Simon Lusby has been made Head of Transport Planning at Podaris. This will complement his other part-tine role as Technical Director - Sustainable Transport Specialist at... continue

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Hubs overtake motorway services as most popular place to charge EVs

Hubs overtake motorway services as most popular place to charge EVs

Mark Moran

Access to home charging does not influence confidence in using... continue

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UK has over 87,000 public chargepoints

UK has over 87,000 public chargepoints

Mark Moran

There are now over 87,000 public chargepoints for electric vehicles across the UK, according to the latest data... continue

4 Dec 2025EVolution Features

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