Jaguar unveils Type 00 prototype

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric Vehicles

Majority of UK tradespeople considering electric van for next vehicle

New research commissioned by Farizon has revealed a strong majority of UK tradespeople are considering a switch to electric vans.

August 27, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

WMG and Eatron receive DRIVE35 funding

Electric Vehicles

EVA England launches annual survey

Infrastructure+technology

Electric Vehicles

WMG and Eatron receive DRIVE35 funding

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick and Eatron Technologies have received funding through the UK Government's latest DRIVE35 Demonstrate competition to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

August 27, 2026_

Infrastructure + technology

More charging plugs drives higher public charging site utilisation in North America

Infrastructure + technology

InstaVolt extends partnership with Zapmap

HYDROGEN+BIOFUELS

ReFuels begins construction of Carlisle station

Supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) ReFuels N.V has begun construction of a new refuelling station in Carlisle, North-West England.

August 26, 2026_

Hydrogen + biofuels

JCB Hydromax sets hydrogen land speed record

Hydrogen + biofuels

HEA calls for “broader approach” on transport decarbonisation

Energy

WEG supplies BESS to Finnish solar park

Renewable power manufacturer WEG has supplied a battery energy storage system (BESS) with 4 MW of power and 8 MWh of capacity to Finland’s Callio solar park.

August 28, 2026_

One week left to enter Transport + Energy Awards

Ofgem announces 4% rise in energy price cap

Buildings+Energy

New guidance for local highways authorities to deal with climate disruption

The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT) has published new practical guidance to help local highway authorities prepare for climate-related disruption.

August 14, 2026_

National blueprint for local roads offered by Cormac

Infrastructure + technology

FM Conway and National Highways deliver low carbon scheme

TRANSPORT

Electric Vehicles

Majority of UK tradespeople considering electric van for next vehicle

New research commissioned by Farizon has revealed a strong majority of UK tradespeople are considering a switch to electric vans.

August 27, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

WMG and Eatron receive DRIVE35 funding

Electric Vehicles

EVA England launches annual survey

GOVERNMENT

Electric Vehicles

WMG and Eatron receive DRIVE35 funding

Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick and Eatron Technologies have received funding through the UK Government's latest DRIVE35 Demonstrate competition to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.

August 27, 2026_

Infrastructure + technology

Wayve, Nissan and Uber join forces on self-driving

Infrastructure + technology

Rare earth resilience can support UK e-motor transition

NET ZERO

Logistics UK to assist on EV skills gap

A shortfall of qualified electric vehicle (EV) technicians is predicted to reach 43,000 by 2035, the business group Logistics UK has warned.

August 17, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

NIO opens R&D facility in Oxfordshire

Electrification “critical” to UK prosperity, jobs and energy security