Heidi Alexander announced as new Transport Secretary

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric Vehicles

eVED described as “extremely fleet hostile” policy

Proposed pay-per-mile eVED could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260m a year by 2028 in just compliance costs, according to analysis from the BVRLA.

March 26, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

Scottish Government puts £45m into zero emission buses

Electric Vehicles

Rising fuel costs drive 36% spike in EV leasing enquiries

Infrastructure+technology

Infrastructure + technology

Red tape “blocking” switch to electric vehicles

Drivers without driveways are being blocked from switching to electric cars because of red tape, according to new research.

March 26, 2026_

Government announces £27bn road investment

Urban Fox secures EV charging contract with Suffolk CC

HYDROGEN+BIOFUELS

Hydrogen + biofuels

Four energy firms launch hydrogen transport bid

British energy firms National Gas, Centrica, Equinor and SSE Thermal have launched a coordinated bid to develop Britain’s first regional hydrogen transport and storage network in the Humber.

Hydrogen + biofuels

Wales unveils its first trial with hydrogen refuse vehicles

Hydrogen + biofuels

GeoPura announces Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen deal

Energy

Plug-in solar to be available in shops “within months”

The UK Government has said plug-in solar panels that can be used through a mains socket will be available in retail outlets "within months".

March 26, 2026_

Fleet Electrification Forum: video interview

Electricity network operators to invest more than £120bn by 2050

Buildings+Energy

Government announces £27bn road investment

The UK Government has announced a £27 billion investment to upgrade and future-proof England’s roads across a five year period.

March 26, 2026_

No “quick fix” for local road repairs

Infrastructure + technology

Scottish pathway given solar-powered LED upgrade

TRANSPORT

Electric Vehicles

eVED described as “extremely fleet hostile” policy

Proposed pay-per-mile eVED could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260m a year by 2028 in just compliance costs, according to analysis from the BVRLA.

March 26, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

Scottish Government puts £45m into zero emission buses

Electric Vehicles

Rising fuel costs drive 36% spike in EV leasing enquiries

GOVERNMENT

Infrastructure + technology

ITS calls for greater focus on digital connectivity

A new report by transport tech association Intelligent Transport Systems UK (ITS UK) with Coventry University has called for a greater focus on digital connectivity underpinning transport services.

November 3, 2025_

Lorefully partners with Transport + Energy

New battery alliance group formed

NET ZERO

Automotive sector “facing toughest hiring conditions”

The UK’s automotive sector is facing the toughest hiring conditions of any industry, according to data from ManpowerGroup.

March 17, 2026_

Project ROUTE aims to lead more young people into data careers

UK Power Networks signs up to Tomorrow’s Engineers Code