T+E Forum
Awards
Fleet Forum
Newsletter
T+E Forum
Awards
Fleet Forum

Search Results for: fleet electrification

Electric Vehicles

Latin American cities hit milestone of 10,000 electric buses

Cities across Latin America have reached the historic milestone of 10,000 electric buses in operation, according to data from E-Bus Radar....
_
James Evison
Featured

EV sector responds to potential ZEV Mandate reform

The electric vehicle industry has reacted to reports that the UK Government is set to launch another consultation on weakening the ZEV Mandate....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Voltloader partners with Aegis Energy

Electric haulage network and site infrastructure company Voltloader has partnered with Aegis Energy on decarbonising the UK’s commercial transport sector....
_
James Evison
Latest

Driver behaviour “biggest factor” in fleet operational EV costs

Fleet EV payment specialist Rightcharge has published data revealing driver behaviour is the single biggest factor dictating a fleet's operational EV costs....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

9,000th electric van added to Royal Mail’s delivery fleet

The Royal Mail has further strengthened the company's position as the UK's largest electric delivery fleet - with the introduction of its 9,000th electric van....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

SMMT praises EV growth but continues call for Mandate reform

Britain’s new car market rose by 11.7% in July with another month of record EV growth, according to figures from the SMMT....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Over 70% of leading fleets didn’t add diesel or petrol vehicles  

New data published by the Climate Group shows that more than 70% of the world's leading corporate fleets did not add any diesel or petrol vehicles last year....
_
Alec Peachey
Featured

London Ambulance Service adds 77 new electric vehicles

London Ambulance Service has strengthened its fleet of electric ambulances with 77 new zero-emission vehicles....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fresh call for ZEV Mandate changes

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has re-iterated its call for a review of the ZEV Mandate, following figures that UK vehicle production fell 7.5% in the first...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Coach operator uses First Charge network to expand zero emissions

London-based electric coach operator Watts Way Travel is using the First Charge network to support its expansion of zero-emission operations across the UK....
_
James Evison
Video

Talking T+E: Rachel Beaton, Commercial Director at Octopus Fleet

Transport + Energy Founder and Editorial Director, Alec Peachey, sat down with Rachel Beaton, Commercial Director at Octopus Fleet, to discuss the company's experience on fleet electrification....
_
James Evison
Transport

Haulage firms queue for grid connections behind “largely unused” reservations

Concern has been raised haulage firms are waiting years for depot grid connections for eHGVs when existing energy capacity is under-utilised, according to a new report....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet electrification: potential savings up to £18k from smart energy hubs

Research from Cenex has revealed how smart energy hubs can create large savings from fleet electrification....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Evolt Charging signs agreement with KEBA

Evolt Charging has signed a new agreement with Austrian EV charging manufacturer KEBA to become its strategic service partner in the UK. Under the new partnership Evolt will provide driver,...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum branded “world class” event

Attendees of the Fleet Electrification Forum at Warwick Conferences last week have described the event as "world class"....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Government publishes response to ‘pay per mile’ eVED consultation

The UK Government has published its consultation response on the new pay per mile charge for electric vehicle (EV) drivers - with groups and organisations from the transport and energy...
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

New HGV registrations fall but zero emission rises slightly

New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures published by the SMMT....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Falcon Buses rolls out electric buses in Surrey

Falcon Buses has rolled out 13 new electric buses and a depot upgrade, supported by Surrey County Council and the Department for Transport’s ZEBRA 2 scheme....
_
James Evison
News

Fleet Electrification Forum reveals “plans wouldn’t change” if ZEV Mandate altered

The fleet electrification sector came together this week at Warwick Conferences to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities across the industry....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Fleet Electrification Forum: “go beyond what is preferable to what is realistic for net zero”

In the final panel of the Fleet Electrification Forum, attendees heard about the progress on making the best use of shared charging infrastructure for fleets....
_
James Evison
News

Fleet Electrification Forum: “data is absolute gold dust”

Using and analysing data is "business critical" for operators and managers in the transition to electrified fleets, a panel at the Fleet Electrification Forum has said....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Get hearts and minds first, fleets urged on EV transition

Fleet operators are being urged to focus as much on people as technology if they are to successfully transition to electric vehicles....
_
Paul Hutton
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: “Battery is the way to go” as eHGV development praised

Progress on the development of electric heavy-good vehicles has been outlined at the Fleet Electrification Forum....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

“Think again about your electrification,” fleets urged over home charging

Fleet operators are being urged to rethink how they approach electrification by placing home charging as a key part of their strategy. Speaking at the Fleet Electrification Forum in a...

_
Paul Hutton
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: funding and skills are key barriers for emergency services transition

Funding and skills are the key barriers for the transition to electric vehicles across the emergency services sector, a session at the Fleet Electrification Forum revealed....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

AA calls for learner licence reform to accelerate EV transition without compromising road safety

The AA is calling for changes to Britain's driving licence rules to reflect the rapid shift towards electric vehicles....
_
Paul Hutton
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: “You need champions”

The critical importance of having champions in your business or local authority for fleet electrification was highlighted in a panel session today at the Fleet Electrification Forum....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

“The danger is people lose track of the end goal”: Fleet leaders call for certainty on electrification

Government and businesses are being warned policy changes and delays risk undermining investment in the transition to zero-emission vehicles....
_
Paul Hutton
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum kicks off with call to press ahead with transition

Founder and editorial director of Transport + Energy Alec Peachey has opened this year's Fleet Electrification Forum with a call to continue pressing ahead with the transition....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Fleet Electrification Forum exclusive: EVCI’s charger accuracy assessment methodology completes technical review

EVCI's charger accuracy assessment methodology has successfully completed independent technical review by the UK's National Physical Laboratory....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Fleet Electrification Forum exclusive: MiPermit and ParkRecharge integration goes live in Ipswich with 67% user adoption

MiPermit and ParkRecharge have integrated together to produce a brand-new, unified solution for parking and EV charging payments, which has officially gone live in Ipswich....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Zaptec launches partnership with So Energy at Fleet Electrification Forum

European charging company Zaptec and renewable energy supplier So Energy have announced a new UK partnership designed to help EV drivers get more from charging at home....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Source partners with Openreach on fleet transition

EV charging company Source has partnered with broadband network Openreach to support its transition to electric vehicles....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

European EV transition could save €12bn and 190m barrels of oil imports

European progress on electric vehicles (EV) could save 190 million barrels of oil imports and generate €12bn (£10.2m) in savings, according to analysis by E-Mobility Europe and Ember....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Royal Mail reduces carbon emissions by 31%

Royal Mail has reduced its carbon emissions by 31% since 2021 as it makes progress towards its Net-Zero target....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Source partners with Openreach to support EV fleet transition with ultra-rapid charging

Source has announced a partnership with Openreach to support its transition to electric vehicles through access to its growing network of ultra-rapid charging hubs....
_
Alec Peachey
Fleet Electrification

Few days to go until Fleet Electrification Forum

It is less than a week to go until Transport + Energy's Fleet Electrification Forum with leaders across the public and private sector coming together to discuss the current state-of-play....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Overcoming the domestic charging gap on fleet electrification

Jack Fielder, Chief Commercial Officer at myenergi, speaks to Transport + Energy about the company's products and plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail trials Yutong’s eHGV

Royal Mail is trialling Yutong’s TE7 electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV), in partnership with Pelican Electric Trucks....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

InstaVolt agree to acquire GeniePoint charging locations

Ultra-rapid EV charging network InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 charging locations from the GeniePoint network, owned and operated by Equans....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Giving fleets the tools to electrify

Alastair Woods, COO of charge point operator char.gy, explains how to fully electrify your fleet, while maintaining operational continuity....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Two weeks to go until Fleet Electrification Forum

It is two weeks until the Transport + Energy Fleet Electrification Forum, due to be held at Warwick Conferences on 8 July....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Allstar launches charging proposition for fleets

Corpay company Allstar has launched a new charging proposition built for the operational demands of HGV and LCV fleets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Octopus partners with CATL on electric freight

Energy technology firm Octopus Energy and battery manufacturer CATL have announced a joint venture (JV) on electric road freight....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

London hits 3,000 zero-emission buses milestone

Transport for London (TfL) has announced there are now 3,000 zero-emission buses on the capital's roads, around a third of the fleet....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Majority of drivers prefer electric buses

Some 78% of drivers prefer electric buses according to a new survey of bus and coach drivers across the UK....
_
James Evison
News

Reports that ZEV Mandate to be further diluted

Reports yesterday have suggested that Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to further dilute the ZEV Mandate....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Full agenda announced for Fleet Electrification Forum

The final full agenda for the Transport + Energy Fleet Electrification Forum on 8 July at Warwick Conferences has been announced....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Transport + Energy Q&A: Valor Power

Transport + Energy talks to Valor Power's Chris McAnearney, the Co-Founder & Managing Director, about the company and its plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Featured

Study shows two-thirds of logistics firms to invest in electrification

Business group Logistics UK's latest annual report has revealed that 66.4% of respondents plan for investment in electrification....
_
James Evison
Latest

Scania demonstrates V2G for eHGVs

Scania has successfully demonstrated one of the world’s first V2G implementations for heavy commercial vehicles using MCS....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Structural inequality of eVED “penalises rural Britain”

Introducing a pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles (EV) would penalise the drivers set to benefit the most from electrification in rural areas, research has shown....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

West of England continues e-bus journey with repowered vehicles in Bath

The next phase of bus electrification in the West of England is taking place with the region’s first repowered vehicles from First Bus. The double decker buses, operating in Bath,...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

UK Government urged to “apply fuel duty thinking” to EVs

The BVRLA has urged the UK Government to apply the same logic as the fuel duty freeze by dropping its plans to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on EVs from 2028....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Air quality role of clean transport highlighted in report

The important role of cleaner transport and zero-emission buses in improving air quality across the South of England has been highlighted in a new report by the Clean Air South...
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Transport + Energy Q&A: TUAL’s Philip Clarke

Transport + Energy spoke to Philip Clarke, the chief executive of high-power electric charger company TUAL about the company and its plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Pod acquires EO Charging

Pod has announced the acquisition of EO Charging, expanding the former's commercial fleet and energy management capabilities....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zenobe works with Go-Ahead on bus electrification

Zenobē has funded more than 280 electric buses under a committed finance framework agreement (CFFA) with bus operator Go-Ahead....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Metropolitan Police Service selects BetterFleet

The Metropolitan Police Servicehas selected BetterFleet as its Charge Management System as it progresses towards a carbon net-zero fleet by 2030....
_
James Evison
Transport

UK Power Networks to lead eHGV project

UK Power Networks is working with Maritime and Voltloader, Voltempo, the Energy Systems Catapult and Baringa on a project to develop fleet journey profiles....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

First Bus trials electricity balancing to reduce energy waste

First Bus trialling the use of its electric bus depots to help balance the UK’s electricity system by adjusting when vehicles charge, reducing wasted renewable energy....
_
James Evison
Video

Talking Transport + Energy: Chris Jackson of Neertec

In the latest instalment of Talking Transport + Energy talks to Chris Jackson from fleet electrification and depot charging firm Neertec....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Half of UK truck market locked out of Plug-in Truck Grant

The UK's Plug-in Truck Grant is being absorbed by large fleets placing volume orders, shutting out smaller hauliers making up half of the UK truck market....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum to look at the changing role of the fleet manager

A session on the changing role of the fleet manager forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification Forum....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Fleet Electrification Forum 2025: video interview

The Fleet Electrification Forum is a key event in the industry calendar – a place for senior fleet professionals from across the private and public sectors to learn from real...

_
Susan Fairley
News

Allstar partners with char.gy on payment

On-street EV charging provider char.gy has opened access to its charging network for fleet drivers using payment firm Allstar's card....
_
James Evison
News

Voltempo delivers eHGV charging for Bartrums Haulage

Voltempo has delivered a high-power charging solution for Bartrums Haulage at its Suffolk headquarters, enabling the operator to scale its eHGV fleet....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Data-led approach could reduce fleet electrification costs by 30%

Local authorities could significantly reduce the cost and risk of fleet electrification by adopting a more data-led approach to early-stage planning, according to VEV....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Factors encouraging fleet transformation

Anne Gray of Flexible Power Systems looks at the current state of play on the transition of fleets to decarbonisation....
_
James Evison
Transport

Voltempo deploys solution for bookable depot charging

Voltempo has announced the first live deployment of its DepotCharge solution with Welch Group, enabling digital network Openreach to access shared, cost-competitive and bookable depot charging....
_
James Evison
Latest

Fleet Electrification Forum session to analyse scaling up decarbonisation of HGVs

A special session on scaling up the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Report reveals safety and EV progress in UK

The UK is now a "mature" market for EV and has seen the largest safety improvement in Europe, according to a Geotab study....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Share of market for zero emission buses at record levels

Zero emission buses have out-performed the overall market, taking nearly two in five (37.3%) new buses registered, according to the SMMT....
_
James Evison
Uncategorized

Fleet Electrification Forum 2025: video interview

Dominic Phinn is Head of Transport at global NGO, Climate Group, who are focused on reducing carbon emissions....
_
Susan Fairley
Transport

Maritime Transport and VEV complete 5MW electric truck charging infrastructure 

VEV has delivered one of the largest eHGV charging infrastructure deployments, installing 5MW of capacity for Maritime Transport....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group calls on EU policymakers to “lock in” EV transition

Climate Group is calling on EU policymakers to lock in the policy certainty needed to speed up the EV transition as a pathway to more stable and lower running costs....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

British drivers fill tanks at ‘fastest pace’ in years

British drivers rushed to fill their tanks at the fastest pace in years during March 2026, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz sent UK pump prices surging....
_
James Evison
Transport

Saint-Gobain adds eHGVs to fleet with XPO Logistics

Construction materials firm Saint-Gobain in partnership with XPO Logistics is adding six fully electric HGVs to its fleet operating in the UK. The investment in the six eHGVs will reduce...

_
James Evison
Video

Fleet Electrification Forum 2025: video interview

Here’s Ben Garner, Director of Logistics, Tarmac, speaking at the Fleet Electrification Forum last year, explaining the importance of having a new, clear policy framework to accommodate the new world...

_
Susan Fairley
Electric Vehicles

Battery electric vehicles hit new registrations record

The UK new car market grew by 6.6% in March with BEV up 24.2% to 86,120 registrations, according to the SMMT....
_
James Evison
Video

Fleet Electrification Forum 2025: video interview

As we look forward to our event on 8 July, here’s a snapshot from the Fleet Electrification Forum last year. In this video, Paul Leach, Head of Transport Innovation for...

_
Susan Fairley
Transport

Energy Systems Catapult releases HGV fleet tools

Energy Systems Catapult has released tools and resources to help HGV fleet operators across the UK accelerate their shift to electric trucks (eHGVs)....
_
James Evison
Latest

Fleet Electrification Forum to assess decarbonisation of public sector fleets

A special session on decarbonising public sector fleets forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification Forum. You can register for...

_
James Evison
Latest

Electric Freightway project highlights big carbon savings

A single electric heavy goods vehicle could cut around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared to a diesel equivalent, according to new research....
_
James Evison
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....
_
James Evison
Video

Fleet Electrification Forum: video interview

We caught up with Claire Miller, Independent Mobility & Energy Advisor, Tellegen at the last Fleet Electrification Forum. In this interview, Claire talks about the interplay between vehicles, infrastructure and...

_
Susan Fairley
Fleet Electrification

£1 billion funding boost for electric vans, trucks and depot charging

The Government has announced £1 billion to roll out clean trucks and vans and install EV chargers at depots, saying the move will help build resilience against fuel price uncertainty....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Drax Electric Vehicles awarded place on ESPO framework

Drax Electric Vehicles has been awarded a place on the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation’s (ESPO) Vehicle Charging Infrastructure (VCI3) framework. This provides public sector organisations with a compliant, streamlined route...

_
James Evison
Transport

Windrose records its fastest charging session in UK

Windrose Technology has recorded its fastest-ever charging session in the UK, following a demonstration of its E700 eHGV using Voltempo’s Megawatt scale HyperCharger....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Humax EV Charging partners with Rightcharge

Humax EV Charging has partnered with Rightcharge to deliver scalable home charging solution for UK fleets....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

GRIDSERVE accelerates eHGV charging hubs

GRIDSERVE is accelerating its Electric Freightway network with four more electric Heavy Good Vehicles (eHGV) charging hubs....
_
James Evison
Uncategorized

Transport + Energy launches next edition of Fleet Electrification Forum

The second edition of the Fleet Electrification Forum has been launched by Transport + Energy following a highly successful launch of the event last year....
_
James Evison
News

BEV growth continues into February 2026

BEVs accounted for around a quarter of all new car registrations in February with more than a third of new cars having a plug when PHEVs are included....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Report highlights companies driving EV transition

A new report has highlighted the companies which are assisting in scaling-up EV adoption through smarter charging, energy integration and battery intelligence....
_
James Evison
HGVs + commercial vehicles

Fleete opens commercial vehicle electric charging hub at Port of Tilbury 

Fleete has opened a commercial vehicle electric charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, offering a 5MW facility with 16 ultra-rapid chargers....
_
James Evison
Video

Talking Transport + Energy: Chris Demetriou 

In the latest instalment of Talking Transport + Energy talks to the London Borough of Islington's Chris Demetriou....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Hubber partnering with Uber to unlock high-powered charging in London

Hubber has partnered with Uber to unlock critical high-powered charging capacity in London - with the mobility-as-a-service provider announcing plans to invest more than $100 million to develop autonomous vehicle...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Octopus Fleet launches as “one-stop shop” for businesses

Octopus has launched Octopus Fleet to deliver a "one-stop shop" for all businesses looking to electrify their fleet operations with ease....
_
James Evison
Transport

Fleete announces new eHGV charging hub

Fleet charging solutions firm Fleete has secured planning consent for an eHGV shared charging hub near Birmngham....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Essex Police works with First Charge on Basildon depot

Essex Police has partnered with First Charge, the third-party electric vehicle charging initiative from First Bus, to support the continued rollout of electric vehicles (EV)....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

PLUG charging acquires Wattif’s charge point estate

Cardiff-based EV charging infrastructure operator PLUG Charging has acquired the UK and Ireland charge point estate of Wattif - a move which will expand its network across both markets....
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Neot Green Mobility and Ember scale up Scottish e-coaches

Neot Green Mobility (NGM) and Ember are joining forces to accelerate the electrification of long-distance transport in Scotland....
_
James Evison
Fleet Electrification

Almost half of decision-makers state EVs will reduce commercial fleet costs

Transitioning to electric commercial fleets has delivered not only environmental but financial benefits, according to research....
_
James Evison
News

Transport + Energy looks back on past five years of the brand

As Transport + Energy publishes its 250th newsletter, it looks back on the past five years of the brand and how the two sectors have evolved and grown....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

First Bus begins electric bus depot work

Works have started at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth depot to prepare the site for electric buses....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Zaptec urges fleet operators to take advantage of government funding

Zaptec UK is urging fleet operators and employers to act now to secure UK Government support for depot and workplace charging projects....
_
James Evison
Government

London councils still operating majority diesel fleets

Disparities in fleet electrification across the capital, with communities in lower income areas among those bearing the greatest health burden, has been revealed in new analysis....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Sign up for T+E Explains’ latest webinar on fleet payments

The latest webinar in the ‘Transport + Energy Explains’ series will bring together key voices from Octopus Fleet and Visa to explore how new approaches are transforming payment experiences for...
_
James Evison
Latest

TUAL raises £1.5m in new funding

Developer of charging solutions for commercial electric vehicles TUAL announces it has raised £1.5 million in new funding....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Government launches EV promotional campaign

The UK Government has launched a media campaign to promote electric vehicles across TV, radio and digital outlets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

UK Government consults on transition to zero emission HGVs

The UK Government is consulting on regulatory options to reduce emissions of new HGVs including the phase out of sales of new non-zero emission HGVs....
_
James Evison
Latest

New T+E Explains webinar with Octopus Fleet

A new webinar as part of ‘Transport + Energy Explains’ series will bring together key voices from Octopus Fleet and Visa to explore how new approaches are transforming payment experiences...
_
James Evison
Webinars

Webinar – Building trust and shaping the future of fleet payments

This webinar, part of the ‘Transport + Energy Explains’ series, will bring together key voices from Octopus Fleet and Visa to explore how new approaches are transforming payment experiences for...
_
nick
Latest

Government announces discounts up to £120,000 for electric trucks

Hauliers and fleet operators will now be able to access discounts of up to £120,000 on new electric trucks through government funding of the technology....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

First Bus state London bus electrification ‘challenging’

Managing director of First Bus London Bill Cahill has said there are a number of challenges in electrifying bus garages to meet the capital's ambitious 2030 decarbonisation target....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy Forums highlight collaboration across sectors

Transport + Energy's two forums, the Transport + Energy Forum and the Fleet Electrification Forum, have highlighted the various ways that the two sectors have collaborated on decarbonisation and the...
_
James Evison
Featured

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Transport + Energy

Transport + Energy would like to thank all of our readers, delegates, attendees, sponsors and supporters for 2025 as we continue to accelerate our journey towards net zero energy and...
_
James Evison
Transport

ChargeUK publishes freight strategy

EV charging industry association ChargeUK publishes plan to break the deadlock on decarbonising the UK freight sector....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EU weakens 2035 zero-emission target

The EU has today (Tuesday 16th December 2025) confirmed it will water down its 2035 ban on the sale of new petrol or diesel cars - a move which has...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

TPS undertakes further electrification of fleet

TPS, the parts business of Volkswagen Group UK, has taken further steps to electrify its delivery fleet, doubling the volume of electric vehicles on its 680-strong fleet over the past...
_
James Evison
News

Spirii partners with Daimler Truck

Spirii is expanding its role in the European heavy-duty transport segment through a new cooperation with Daimler Truck to power the TruckCharge Network....
_
James Evison
News

Royal Mail introduces 8,000th EV

Royal Mail has introduced its 8,000th electric vehicle into service at its Nottingham North Delivery Office....
_
James Evison
Latest

EVUK highlights government policy challenges

Chief Executive of EVUK Tanya Sinclair has told MPs that “inconsistent government policy and confused communication are undermining the UK’s shift to electric vehicles."...
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Sustainable Transport Futures: Building Resilience at the Nexus with Energy

Prof David Flynn and Dr Si Chen from the University of Newcastle's National Research Hub for Decarbonised, Adaptable, and Resilient Transport Infrastructures (DARe Hub) explain the importance of the collaboration...
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Rightcharge collaboration with The AA saves £1,000 for drivers

Fleet EV payment specialist Rightcharge has saved AA drivers up to £1,000 through accurate home charging reimbursements....
_
James Evison
Transport

Tarmac announces fleet of eHGVs and charging network

Tarmac has announced plans to launch a fleet of eHGVs for transporting cement, asphalt, aggregates and concrete blocks as well as a new electric charging network. The move will support...

_
James Evison
News

Royal Mail rolls out eHGV fleet

Royal Mail has rolled out the first eight eHGVs at its Midlands and North West parcel hubs as it moves to replacing diesel-power 42-tonne trucks with zero-emission alternatives. The eight...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Budget: Reeves confirms EV ‘pay-per-mile’ from 2028

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Government will invest £1.3bn into the Electric Car Grant in a collection of measures to assist the transport and energy sectors....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy Forum ranked ‘world class’

The Transport + Energy Forum has been described as 'world class' by delegates and attendees of the event with an NPS of 73.9%....
_
James Evison
Featured

Winners announced at Transport + Energy Awards 2025

The winners of this year's Transport + Energy Awards 2025 have been announced at a glittering ceremony held at Warwick Conferences tonight (20 November)....
_
James Evison
Transport

Consortium aims to tackle Scottish HGV decarbonisation 

A new consortium led by Voltempo is aiming to assist with Scotland's journey to the decarbonisation of HGV fleets....
_
James Evison
Transport

Fleet electrification firms form ScotCharge

Three of the UK’s leading fleet electrification firms have come together to launch ScotCharge, a new consortium aimed at decarbonising Scotland's HGV sector....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Monta joins forces with Octopus Electroverse

Monta has joined forces with public charging network Octopus Electroverse on fleet and workplace charging....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

KEBA and EO Charging collaborate on infrastructure

KEBA and EO Charging have partnered on delivering AC and DC charging infrastructure for logistic and transport fleets across Europe....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Solving the 12V Problem: The Hidden Role of Solar in Fleet Reliability

Matt Reeve, Managing Director at Genie Insights explains to Transport + Energy how solar can play a vital role in the shift to the electrification of fleets. As the UK’s...

_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

EO Charging completes £25m recapitalisation

Provider of fleet electrification solutions EO Charging has completed a £25 million shareholder-led recapitalisation....
_
James Evison
News

The Silver Partners of the Transport + Energy Forum 2025

The Silver Partners of the Transport + Energy Forum help the show to deliver on its agenda of collaboration between the public and private sectors....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Stand out EV infrastructure that unlocks EV potential

CEO of GRIDSERVE, Daniel Kunkel, explains how the company is powering up the UK's public charging infrastructure....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Amplify EV partners with Transport + Energy

New EV infrastructure company Amplify EV has become the latest partner with Transport + Energy. As part of the partnership, Amplify EV will support and participate in next year’s Fleet...

_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Rightcharge raises £1.6m in seed funding

Rightcharge, the UK startup that simplifies fleet EV charging payments, has raised £1.6 million in seed funding. The round was led by Soulmates Ventures, with participation from Blackwood Ventures, Unruly...

_
James Evison
Industry insight

Plugging into the commercial future: Why fleets should act now on EV vans and trucks

Sally Bailey, Head of EVC Sales UK, Vestel Mobility explains the opportunities around transitioning to electric commercial vehicles now....
_
James Evison
Latest

New battery alliance group formed

A new group called The 4R Battery Alliance has been formed by recell.store and Altilium to bring together the sector. The alliance is chaired by Tom Rumboll, Board Advisor and...

_
James Evison
highways
Latest

More than £1m for HGV decarbonisation in Scotland

More than £1 million from the HGV Market Readiness Fund is being awarded to HGV operators, manufacturers, financiers and charge point operators in Scotland to work together to identify investment...
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Is it worth investing in EVs for your fleet in 2025? The business case says yes.

Charlie Cook, founder and CEO of Rightcharge, explains why now is the right time to begin the road to the decarbonisation of fleets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Munro EV secures £2m in funding

Glasgow-based electric 4X4 manufacturer Munro EV has secured £2 million in funding from investor Elbow Beach alongside other parties. The investment aims to accelerate production of Munro’s M-Series vehicles, specifically...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Call for fleet operators to take advantage of government funding opportunities

Charging solutions firm Zaptec has called on fleet operators to move quickly to secure funding through the UK Government's Depot Charging Scheme (DCS)....
_
James Evison
Latest

Fleet & Mobility Live 2025 to open next week

An exhibition for fleet and mobility professionals, Fleet & Mobility Live, returns this October with one of its biggest events to-date....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Evolt Charging awarded Dundee City Council contract

Evolt Charging has been awarded a new long-term contract by Dundee City Council for public and fleet charging infrastructure across the city....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Stagecoach and VEV deliver third-party charge from bus depot

Stagecoach and e-fleet solutions provider VEV have announced the delivery of the companies’ first third-party charge out of the Nuneaton bus depot in Warwickshire....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

NCT and Zenobē transition bus garage to electric

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) and fleet electrification firm Zenobē have transitioned the newly-electrified Trent Bridge Garage to electric operations. The milestone follows the announcement of the joint project between Nottingham...

_
James Evison
Industry insight

EVUK: Turning the tide on misinformation

Tanya Sinclair has returned to the battery electric vehicle sector as CEO of EVUK. Here, she gives her insight into where the industry is going - and what needs to...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Moto and bp pulse collaborate on freight transition

Motorway services operator Moto and charging firm bp pulse are collaborating to accelerate the electric transition for UK freight and logistics....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Mike Nugent of Hitachi ZeroCarbon

Transport + Energy spoke to Mike Nugent, Chief Revenue Officer at Hitachi ZeroCarbon about the company and its plans for the decarbonisation of fleets....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Amplify EV leads strategic partnership with Fuuse

Amplify EV has announced a new strategic partnership with Fuuse, designed to support local authorities and public charge point owners across Scotland....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Panellists confirmed for latest ‘Explains’ webinar

Representatives from The AA, Rightcharge and Zest will form part of a webinar panel that will explore the issue of fleets and how to ‘bridge’ the gap to EVs, as...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy launches Fleet Electrification Manifesto

Transport + Energy has launched its Fleet Electrification Manifesto, providing a critical and timely overview for the sector to interrogate the current state of progress - with the date for...
_
James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

‘Striking divide’ in EV fleet adoption across UK

New Freedom of Information (FOI) data has revealed disparity in the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) across local authority fleets in the UK’s major cities....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy Forum 2025 announces speakers

Transport + Energy has announced speakers for this year's Forum event on 20 November at Warwick Conferences, focusing on the core topic of moving from commitment to certainty....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Stagecoach South West partners with VEV

Stagecoach South West has announced a partnership with e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate bus electrification across Devon....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

The silent vulnerabilities of greener transport: Cyber threats to EVs, charging stations and infrastructure

Co-Founder of The OSINT Group and star of TV's Hunted Ben Owen shares recent incidents, real-world exploits and insights into the systemic vulnerabilities affecting electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

E-taxi firm Sherbet raises £40m for growth

Electric black taxi company Sherbet has raised up to £40m in supportive growth capital from European private equity firm Hoplon Investment Partners....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

‘Widening gap’ between EV adoption and infrastructure

Data company HERE Technologies and automotive research firm SBD Automotive new electric vehicle (EV) index has revealed a "widening gap" between EV adoption and infrastructure deployment....
_
James Evison
Webinars

Webinar – The bridge to EVs

A new exclusive webinar series delivered by Transport + Energy delves into the challenges facing both industries and attempts to ‘explain’ key topic areas to bust myths and help educate...
_
nick
Electric Vehicles

Webinar with The AA on ‘the Bridge to EVs’

The next webinar event in Transport + Energy's "Explains" series will be delivered on 25 September and focus on 'the Bridge to EVs'....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

ChargePoint teams up with Eaton on V2X

EV charging solutions firm ChargePoint has teamed up with intelligent power management company Eaton on a V2X capable solution....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Shell launches EV charging network for heavy-duty fleets

Shell has launched its integrated electric vehicle (EV) charging network for heavy-duty fleets, delivering a shared infrastructure model....
_
James Evison
car market
News

Vodafone hits fully-electric fleet target a year early

Technology giant Vodafone UK has announced it is on-track to electrify its almost 1,000 fleet of vehicles by 2026....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Three-quarters of van drivers believe electric is ‘suitable’

Some 75% of UK van drivers believe a fully electric van would be a suitable choice for their businesses, according to research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Government extends electric vans and trucks grant

The plug-in van and truck grant will continue until "at least" 2027 according to the UK Government, who have extended the scheme....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Ex-Tesla trio secure £60m for urban EV charging

Three former members of Tesla UK’s disbanded Supercharger team have secured £60m to build a portfolio of high-powered urban charging hubs. The firm, called Hubber, has a leadership team consisting...

_
James Evison
roads
Industry insight

Driving Change: HGVs and the UK’s Industrial Strategy

Chris Paul and Ryan Naidoo from law firm Trowers & Hamlins explain to Transport + Energy about the challenges and opportunities in the electrification of HGVs...
_
James Evison
Energy

Dawsongroup showcases solar-powered microgrid

A local MP has seen Dawsongroup’s new solar-powered microgrid in action in Bletchley, following a multi-million pound investment by the firm. Callum Anderson MP, Member of Parliament for Buckingham and...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EV Cafe partners with Leasing.com

The EV Cafe and Leasing.com have announced a partnership to launch a new online platform....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

eHGVs: let’s solve the payload policy puzzle

Tarmac's director of logistics Ben Garner outlines to Transport + Energy the challenges around payload restrictions and the future of sustainable transport....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

How to solve the grid constraints issue

Transport + Energy speaks to Wallbox's Jan Dale about how their fast charging and battery storage bundle aims to offers a flexible solution against the challenges around grid constraints....
_
James Evison
Energy

Zenobē announces financial close of €325m debt facility

Fleet electrification and battery storage firm Zenobē has announced the financial close of a €325m debt facility....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EO Charging partners with HEV

Electric vehicle (EV) charging for fleets firm EO Charging has partnered with Horizon Energy Ventures (HEV) to jointly deliver sustainable energy infrastructure projects....
_
James Evison
Transport

Electric truck charging station goes live at Nissan’s Sunderland plant

Nissan has unveiled a £1.4 million charging station for electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) at its Sunderland Plant....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Cenex and EST to support Government’s new Depot Charging Scheme

Cenex, in partnership with Energy Saving Trust, has been selected to assist in delivering the UK Government’s £30 million Depot Charging Scheme (DCS)....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Fleete breaks ground at Port of Tilbury

Charging solutions firm Fleete has broken ground on its flagship commercial vehicle EV charging hub at the Port of Tilbury, Essex....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: sector calls for action

Last week’s Fleet Electrification Forum saw a number of sector-leading organisations come together to call for action which would enable the decarbonisation of transportation. The event at Warwick Conferences kicked...

_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

First Bus launches shared charging infrastructure initiative

UK bus operator First Bus has officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative. The concept was discussed by the operator at last week’s Transport +...

_
James Evison
Featured

Government announces £63m boost to accelerate Britain’s EV revolution

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £63 million package to support home electric vehicle (EV) charging for households without driveways; help decarbonise NHS fleets; and install thousands of...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

The AA selects Easee for fleet home charging

Easee has been selected by The AA as its preferred home charging partner to support the roadside assistance provider in transitioning its patrol fleet....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Drax Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy speaks to Drax Electric Vehicles' Lyndsey Hetherington about the company and its plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: Wales shows the way on decarbonisation

Cost effectiveness and understanding local needs is crucial to the decarbonisation of commercial vehicles in Wales....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Electrification Forum: First Bus explains “win-win” of shared EV charging infrastructure

Sharing EV charging infrastructure "isn't a pipe dream" but is "happening now", First Bus' Faizan Ahmad has said....
_
James Evison
Featured

Sustainable Urban Freight Association launches at Fleet Electrification Forum

A trade association has been launched at the Fleet Electrification Forum today to support the shift towards cleaner and more efficient freight....
_
James Evison
Latest

Fleet Electrification Forum: Climate Group highlights “essential” role of fleets

Fleets will play an "absolutely essential" role in the decarbonisation of transportation, The Climate Group's Dominic Phinn has said....
_
James Evison
News

Fleet Electrification Forum opens with call to action

Founder of Transport + Energy Alec Peachey has opened the inaugural Fleet Electrification Forum with an impassioned call to action....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EVs paying London congestion charge puts progress “in jeopardy”

Leading businesses and green groups have written to the Mayor of London calling for bold policy action to sustain London’s leadership on EVs....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

MPs take to the road in drive against EV misinformation

Parliamentarians took to the roads of Westminster in a fleet of new and used BEVs as part of an initiative to combat misinformation....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

TUAL works with Scottish Water

Powerbank and charging solutions firm TUAL has completed a field trial with Scottish Water of its PowerUp charger technology....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T&E Q&A: Compleo Charging Solutions

Ahead of the Fleet Electrification Forum, Transport + Energy speaks to Compleo's James Cowan about the company and its plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Lightfoot partners with Drax Electric Vehicles

Lightfoot has partnered with Drax Electric Vehicles to support fleet and facilities managers with their transition to electrification....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Plug me in launches new initiative

Financing and installation partner Plug me in has launched a new initiative called Plug me in Go....
_
James Evison
car market
Infrastructure + technology

Majority of fleets have an EV strategy

77% of fleets either have an EV charging strategy in place or are planning to adopt one, according to new research....
_
James Evison
Latest

Royal Mail cuts parcel emissions

Royal Mail has announced a reduction in its average carbon emissions per parcel delivered - already the lowest in the industry - by a fifth (20%) in the past year....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Kempower delivers 26 million charging sessions

The DC fast-charging manufacturer Kempower has delivered 26 million EV charging sessions worldwide, it has announced. This figure comes seven years after the company was founded in Finland, and was...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

New electric and hybrid ambulances in Wales

More than 140 new ambulances and vehicles, including electric and hybrid variants, are set to replace older ones in the Welsh Ambulance Service....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Piloting electric heavy-duty transport

Climate Group has created a new series of case studies called #EVJourneys, highlighting the front line of zero emission fleets....
_
James Evison
News

AA celebrates 120th anniversary

The Automobile Association (AA) is celebrating its 120th anniversary today (26 June) highlighting its long-term involvement in the UK motoring sector. With its yellow breakdown recovery vehicles, the AA was...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EV misinformation initiative provides update

Auto Trader alongside ChargeUK and the SMMT has shared an update on an initiative combatting EV misinformation....
_
James Evison
Latest

Two weeks until T+E Fleet Electrification Forum

The countdown is on for Transport + Energy's Fleet Electrification Forum (FEF) with a stellar line-up of speakers for the brand's inaugural event....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Octopus Electroverse

Transport + Energy speaks to Matt Pretorius of Octopus Electroverse about the business and its plans for the future....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zero emission fleets “real possibility” across many sectors

The roll-out of zero-emission corporate fleets is becoming a real possibility in a number of markets, a Climate Group-report published shows....
_
James Evison
Transport

Renault and M&S celebrate eHGV success

Renault Trucks and UK retailer M&S have celebrated six months of real-world success with five electric Renault Trucks E-Tech T 4x2 HGVs....
_
James Evison
Latest

New DPD distribution centres to feature EV charging

UK parcel delivery company DPD has announced a new investment of £330m to build seven state-of-the-art distribution centres in the next two years. Each location is optimised in terms of...

_
James Evison
Transport

FSEW partners with Zenobē

Global freight forwarding firm FSEW has announced a strategic partnership with EV fleet and battery storage company Zenobē. FSEW is establishing a new Low Carbon Freight Hub in Cardiff, Wales,...

_
James Evison
News

AV Dawson Transport trials eHGV

Middlesbrough-based haulage business AV Dawson Transport has undertaken a pilot of a fully-electric HGV as part of its net zero plans....
_
James Evison
Uncategorized

T+E Forum 2024: video interview, Paul Tovey, Head of Highway Management, Solihull Council

Paul is leading on Solihull Council’s street and destination e-charging project with Qwello. Paul told us he thought the event was “absolutely excellent”, enjoying the vision from the JLR session...

_
Susan Fairley
Transport

Kuehne+Nagel undertakes eHGV ferry journey

Kuehne+Nagel has successfully transported freight by ferry from the UK to France in a Renault Trucks E-Tech T....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zemo highlights policies to accelerate decarbonisation

Zemo Partnership has released a new report describing the policies needed to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero transport....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Voltempo unveils new chargepoint

UK electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging firm Voltempo is set to unveil its new chargepoint this summer....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

FPS: Solving the operational challenges of charging infrastructure sharing

Driven by regulation, sustainability goals and the potential to unlock operational efficiencies, the electric vehicle revolution is gaining momentum in the commercial sector. FPS takes a look at progress....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Electric Miles launches emPACT

Electric Miles has officially launched its emPACT (Electric Miles Platform for Accelerating Clean Technologies) Charge Point Management System....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Solving the Power Supply Bottleneck in EV Charging: A Smarter, Faster Path Forward

As grid constraints slow public charging rollout, Wallbox’s fast charging and battery storage bundle offers a flexible, future-ready solution....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Wincanton announces arrival of first electric trucks

Supply chain firm Wincanton has announced the first arrivals of 24 new electric-powered trucks joining its logistics fleet this year....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Bristol’s first electrified bus depot opens

Bristol’s first electrified bus depot has been opened by a government minister and the West of England’s new mayor....
_
James Evison
roads
Latest

Logistics UK: £170bn sector is ‘unsung hero’ of economy

The logistics sector generates £170bn for the UK economy and employs 8% of the country's workforce, according to a new report by Logistics UK....
_
James Evison
News

York hits national air pollution targets for first time

Ahead of Clean Air Day, City of York Council has released figures revealing it is meeting national air pollution targets for the first time. The council said its latest air...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

RHA: Decarbonisation ‘at risk’ without government action

A survey of Road Haulage Association (RHA) members and the industry has revealed that uncertainty "remains high" for decarbonisation of the logistics and coach sectors....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Holman delivers first of BT’s 3,500 EV order

Holman has delivered the first batch of 750 electric vans in its 3,500 BT Group fleet order, as the communication firm seeks to decarbonise its vehicles....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

CCC issues hybrid warning on ZEV Mandate reform

The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has welcomed the UK Government's "clarity" for vehicle manufacturers on the ZEV Mandate - but has warned about the role of hybrids and emissions targets....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Kuehne+Nagel and Milence demonstrate potential of electric road freight

Logistics firm Kuehne+Nagel and public charging company Milence have partnered on demonstrating the viability of electric road freight....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

T+E to launch fleet manifesto

Following the Fleet Electrification Forum on 9 July at Warwick Conferences, Transport + Energy will release a manifesto of the sector's key asks to the UK Government and industry....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Roundtable discusses electric van transition

The factors holding back adoption of electric vans and how the UK Government can support the transition were discussed at an industry roundtable attended by Future of Roads Minister, Lilian...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zero emission bus demand doubles

The UK remains Europe’s largest market for new zero emission buses by volume with a doubling in demand for Q1 of 2025, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Paua partners with First Bus

EV charging solution for business fleets firm, Paua, has partnered with bus operator First Bus....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Dynamon launches AI-powered fleet decarbonisation report

Fleets can obtain a complete analysis of how to decarbonise “in a matter of days”, according to Dynamon’s new Decarbonisation Planning Report. The Decarbonisation Planning Report has been created to...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

First Bus introduces “repowered” electric buses

Solent from First Bus has introduced four newly-converted electric buses into service in Portsmouth, Fareham and Gosport....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

EVA England: The Electrification of Fleets – A Driver’s Perspective

Vicky Edmonds, CEO of EVA England, provides a driver's perspective on the importance of issues relating to the electrification of fleets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail unveils 7000th EV

Royal Mail has unveiled its 7,000th EV, illustrating the company's position as operating one of the largest electric delivery fleets in the UK....
_
James Evison
Energy

Cenex and FPS complete urban logistics project

Cenex in collaboration with Flexible Power Systems (FPS) has completed a project exploring how smart city data can transform urban logistics....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Shared charging platform for AFP members

A “game changing” new platform will allow Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) members to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities on a nationwide basis....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Zest partners with Allstar

Charging operator Zest has partnered with expense payment for fleets business Allstar....
_
James Evison
News

Hitachi ZeroCarbon teams up with MUFG

Hitachi ZeroCarbon has partnered with MUFG bank on the global transition to electric vehicles (EV) by removing technical and capital constraints to decarbonisation....
_
James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

EVs to exceed 40% of global vehicle market by 2030

Electric vehicles (EV) are on course to exceed 40% of total market share by 2030, according to a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

WJ Group reduces emissions and costs through EVs

Highways and construction firm WJ Group has reduced its carbon emissions by an estimated 134tCO2e - equivalent to 52,746 litres of diesel - through the electrification of its fleet....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Denbighshire uses V2G charging at fleet depot

Denbighshire County Council has installed a vehicle to grid (V2G) electric vehicle (EV) charger at its fleet depot....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Motability Operations creates EV to demonstrate accessibility issues

Motability Operations has created a passenger electric vehicle (EV) to demonstrate wheelchair accessibility to manufacturers....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Car club operators warn about “concerning” fall in EVs

Operators of car clubs have warned about the affordability of maintaining and running electric vehicles (EV) as part of their fleets....
_
James Evison
Transport

ZENFreight announces new fleet member

ZENFreight has announced that John G Russell (Transport) Ltd is joining its consortium to trial hydrogen fuel cell (HFCEV) and battery electric HGVs....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Genie Insights

Transport + Energy talks to Matt Reeve, Managing Director of Genie Insights, to find out more about the business and its place in the fleet industry....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

VEV partners with Maritime Transport on electric truck charging

E-fleet solutions firm VEV has partnered with integrated road and rail freight logistics company Maritime Transport to install high-powered electric truck chargers....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail trials electric truck technology

Magtec and Royal Mail have announced a trial of electric truck technology as part of its expansion of one of the UK's largest electric delivery fleets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Battery-electric vans grow by 77.5%

April demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) weighing up to 4.25 tonnes grew for the seventh month running....
_
James Evison
Video

T+E Forum 2024 video interview: Tony Clayton, Programme Manager, Transport for Wales

Tony highlights the importance of collaboration and communication between the public and private sectors, which is afforded by events like the forum....
_
Susan Fairley
Electric Vehicles

Glasgow Airport Express launches fully electric bus service

A new fully electric and zero emissions Glasgow Airport Express is launching, offering a 24-hour service from the city centre to the airport, as part of a five-year contract extension...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

AA Business Services showcases EV fleet

AA Business Services (AABS) is showcasing the latest EV additions to its roadside recovery fleet....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Allstar partners with Co Charger

EV, fuel and business expense payment firm Allstar has partnered with community charging platform Co Charger....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Action needed to hit commercial fleet electrification targets

“Drastic action” is needed to hit electric van targets as well as the “pressing need” for wider fleet electrification, according to a new white paper by Flexible Power Systems (FPS)...

_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Jameel Motors partners with DHL on Farizon van

Jameel Motors UK has appointed DHL to handle finished vehicle and aftermarket logistics for the electric Farizon SV large van in the UK....
_
James Evison
News

Zemo to identify ‘missing’ decarbonisation policies

Zemo Partnership is holding a forum for members to identify gaps in the policy framework for decarbonising UK road transport and propose actionable solutions....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Agenda announced for new Fleet Electrification Forum

Transport + Energy has revealed the agenda for their inaugural Fleet Electrification Forum, which focuses on best practice for the private and public sectors, to help to accelerate decarbonisation of...
_
Susan Fairley
Electric Vehicles

Europcar reveals electric vehicle progress

Europcar's 2025 Sustainability Report has outlined a positive shift in attitudes towards EVs, which has been led by the company car driving community....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

National Express West Midlands rolls out zero emission buses

National Express West Midlands has rolled out 170 new Alexander Dennis Enviro400 double decker zero emission buses as part of a £95 million investment to modernise its fleet....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

National Highways orders Toyota electric vans

National Highways has ordered 18 Proace electric vans and a further 40 bZ4X electric SUVs from Toyota's Professional LCV range....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Hitachi ZeroCarbon launches fleet electrification solutions

Hitachi ZeroCarbon has launched a holistic suite of EV fleet solutions designed to simplify each step of fleet electrification....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

First Bus invest £70m in West of England

First Bus is investing £70m in a further 160 zero-emission buses in the West of England in partnership with the the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Energy flexibility from Heavy-Duty Vehicles 

What types of flexibility do Heavy-Duty Vehicles require from energy production and the power grid? Stephen Woodhouse and Steffen Schaefer from AFRY Management Consulting discuss the issues....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

UK Government to invest £37.8m in zero emission buses

The UK Government is set to invest £37.8m in green transport with 319 new zero emission buses....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

FleetEV tops Welsh Government Commercial Delivery framework

Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) specialist FleetEV has secured top spot on the Welsh Government Commercial Delivery framework for EV provision....
_
James Evison
HGVs + commercial vehicles

eFREIGHT 2030 releases eHGV purchasing report

The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium, part of the ZEHID programme, has released a detailed report on eHGV purchasing options and considerations....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Enough Energy

Transport + Energy spoke to Ciara Flannery, co-founder of Enough Energy, about the company's plans and how it helps businesses on their fleet decarbonisation journeys....
_
James Evison
HGVs + commercial vehicles

Paua announces partnership with Milence

Fleets EV charging network Paua has announced a partnership with truck charging solutions firm Milence. The collaboration will enable Paua to integrate Milence’s high-power charging network for electric trucks into...

_
James Evison
Featured

The AA and Transport + Energy agree partnership across forum events and awards

Transport + Energy has announced a renewed partnership with The AA, which includes advertising, content and sponsorship of their Fleet Electrification Forum, Transport + Energy Forum and awards....
_
Alec Peachey
Transport

Government extends Plug-in Truck Grant

The Department for Transport has announced that the Plug-in Truck Grant has been extended by an additional 12 months....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

eFREIGHT 2030 announces Tarmac and TVS Interfleet as new members

eFREIGHT 2030 has announced Tarmac and TVS Interfleet (TVS) as the latest members of its consortium, which aims to shape the future of zero emission HGVs....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Call for fleet sector to collaborate on charging costs

Rightcharge is calling on interested parties in the fleet industry to collaborate with them on solutions for rising domestic charging costs, and unlock savings through EV tariffs....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Zenobē demonstrates ScotZEB deployment

Vehicle fleet electrification and battery storage innovation firm Zenobē has demonstrated the deployment of Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Funding (ScotZEB)....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Economy and global issues not stopping fleet 2030 goals

A challenging economy, geopolitical events and political shifts are not stopping companies from forging ahead with ambitious plans to operate zero emission fleets by 2030, a new report has said....
_
James Evison
Transport

Fleete begins work on Port of Tilbury charging hub

Fleet charging solutions firm Fleete has begun construction on a commercial vehicle electric charging hub in the Port of Tilbury....
_
James Evison
HGVs + commercial vehicles

Stellar speaker line up for Fleet Electrification Forum announced

Transport + Energy, organisers of the brand new forum for fleet owners and operators has revealed more details of the event and a list of 12 speakers who are confirmed...

_
Susan Fairley
Electric Vehicles

First Bus opens first electrified bus depot

The West of England’s first electrified bus depot has been unveiled as passengers were boarding the region’s first electric buses....
_
James Evison
Latest

Zemo report sets out Welsh commercial vehicle decarbonisation

A new report by Zemo Partnership for the Welsh Government sets out the policy options to decarbonise Wales’ commercial vehicle sector....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Suffolk taxi drivers highlight barriers to EV switch

Taxi drivers in Suffolk believe electric vehicles (EV) are too expensive, cannot drive far enough on a single charge, and there aren't enough places to charge....
_
James Evison
Energy

VEV partners with Dawsongroup on microgrid

E-fleet solutions provider VEV have partnered with commercial van rental business Dawsongroup on a clean energy fleet electrification facility....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

TUAL completes Wincanton trial

Charging solutions firm TUAL has completed a month-long trial of its battery-buffered DC charger with logistics firm Wincanton....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Dynamon works with TfL on fleet transition

Commercial fleet optimisation software specialist Dynamon is supporting TfL in the electrification of its engineering service fleet....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Ayvens signs agreement with European Investment Bank

Mobilty firm Ayvens has signed a new financing agreement with the EIB to extend its range of eLCVs....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Delivery Plan: using more ‘carrots’ for EV targets

In January, Transport + Energy released its Delivery Plan for the sectors, including critical insight into how the industry is preparing for decarbonisation goals....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

VEV completes electric bus depot

E-fleet solutions provider VEV has announced the completion of Stagecoach's electric bus hub at its Chesterfield depot....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

IONITY launches fleet solution

European ultra-fast charging infrastructure firm IONITY has launched IONITY Fleet, a solution designed specifically for corporate electric vehicle fleets....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

CBVC Vehicle Management launches used EV leasing service

Fleet management firm CBVC Vehicle Management has launched a used electric vehicle (EV) leasing service for business and personal customers....
_
James Evison
Transport

Grid Smarter Cities marks anniversary of freight scheme

Software solutions business Grid Smarter Cities has marked one year of delivering more efficient freight loading and unloading in London....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Government extends plug-in van grant and axes training requirement

The UK Government is aiming to make the switch to zero emission vans easier and more accessible as part of a £120 million funding package, which will also be used...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Liverpool orders zero-emission buses

Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis has taken an order from the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority for 58 next-generation Enviro400EV zero-emission buses....
_
James Evison
Latest

Sainsbury’s uses food waste to power HGVs

Retailer Sainsbury's is set to use food waste into fuel for a number of its HGV trucks as part of its decarbonisation of its logistics operation....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Leeds adds battery-powered trucks to refuse collection

Leeds City Council has added the first three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks to its fleet....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zero emission buses increase by more than a third

The role of zero emission buses (ZEBs) in Britain's net zero transition, meanwhile, was solidified in 2024, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures....
_
James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group calls for EV campaign

The international non-profit Climate Group – which convenes many of the UK’s largest fleets committed to electrification – is advocating for a public campaign to go hand-in-hand with a national...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleets ‘unaware’ of April EV tax hikes

Fleet operators are unaware of additional Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) charges on electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) due in April, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has reported....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Flexible Power Systems (FPS)

Transport + Energy spoke to Flexible Power Systems (FPS) to get the lowdown on its technological solutions to assist in fleet decarbonisation....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy launches new Fleet Electrification Forum event

T+E has announced the launch of a brand-new forum event, focusing on decarbonisation of fleets across the public and private sectors....
_
Alec Peachey
Government

Compleo energises Islington’s £1.2m charging project

Oxfordshire based EV charge point manufacturer Compleo UK has secured a major tender with Islington Council....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Transport + Energy Q&A: Drax Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy spoke to Naomi Nye from Drax Electric Vehicles to understand its plans to decarbonise transport....
_
James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Biffa converts vehicles to HVO

Sustainable waste management firm Biffa has partnered with Certas Energy to convert 25 transfer station plant vehicles to hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Allstar launches fleet electrification resource

EV, fuel and business expense payment company Allstar has launched a resource for fleets preparing for electrification....
_
James Evison
HGVs + commercial vehicles

HIVED orders Mercedes-Benz eActros

All-electric parcel delivery company HIVED has placed an order for 11 Mercedes-Benz eActros, as it expands its end-to-end electric delivery network....
_
James Evison
car market
Charging

Allstar rewards fleet charging

EV, fuel and business expense payment firm Allstar has announced a strategic approach to reward fleets charging on the road alongside Be.EV....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

OEM joint venture Flexis opens first showroom

OEM joint venture for urban logistics, Flexis, has opened its first showroom and stated its vehicles will be commercialised in 2026....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Wrightbus launches four new electric vehicles

Zero emission bus firm Wrightbus has revealed four new EV products to offer affordable options for operators to decarbonise their fleets....
_
James Evison
Comment

Mastering the energy transition for successful fleet electrification

Mike Nugent, Chief Revenue Officer at Hitachi ZeroCarbon, explains the challenges about fleets shifting from ICE vehicles to 'iphones on wheels'....
_
James Evison
Featured

Transport + Energy announces brand evolution

Following the Transport + Energy (T+E) Forum, the brand has announced its evolution in 2025, as it reiterates its mission to facilitate the sectors' journey to net zero....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Mobility House Solutions partners with Schneider Electric

Mobility House Solutions has partnered with Schneider Electric to provide an integrated solution for the deployment and commissioning of mobility electrification projects for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

New public sector fleet group launched by AfP

A new Public Sector Fleet Operator Working Group is being launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and will meet for the first time in January....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

VEV partners with Falcon Coaches

E-fleet solutions provider VEV has announced an agreement with independent Surrey bus operator Falcon Coaches to facilitate the electrification of its new bus fleet....
_
James Evison
highways
Featured

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....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Quarter of all new cars sold in November fully electric

The UK hit a new electric vehicle (EV) sales record last month, with over 25% of all car registrations in November being electric - according to the latest statistics from...
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Megawatt V2G charger launched

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point supplier Project EV has launched a megawatt vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charger, designed specifically for the growing fleet of eHGVs....
_
James Evison
Latest

Schneider Electric partners with Stagecoach

Digital transformation leader Schneider Electric is working with transport operator Stagecoach on its journey towards zero emission travel....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Zenobē calls for government support for e-buses

The business case for bus operators transitioning to electric power is being "eroded", according to a new paper by UK fleet owner and operator Zenobē....
_
James Evison
Comment

National Grid Electricity Distribution: Decarbonising the network

Amanda Le Brocq, Director of Connections, National Grid Electricity Distribution, explains how the DNO is delivering on its decarboninsation goals....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

VEV partners with Stagecoach

E-fleet solutions provider VEV is partnering with bus operator Stagecoach to accelerate its bus electrification programme....
_
James Evison
highways
Featured

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....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Hitachi and GRIDSERVE publish new Electric Freightway report

Hitachi ZeroCarbon and GRIDSERVE have published the second Electric Freightway Project report, providing an overview of the work to prove the capabilities of electric Heavy Good Vehicles (eHGVs)....
_
James Evison
Transport

Budget 2024: Reeves announces transport and energy funding

Electric vehicles and clean energy were part of the first Budget in 14 years from a Labour government, announced by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Peugeot supplies electric vans to Royal Mail

Some 2,100 electric vans have been supplied by Peugeot to Royal Mail as part of its long-term partnership with the delivery firm....
_
James Evison
Latest

T+E Forum 2024 sponsor profile: Drax Electric Vehicles

Presenting the platinum sponsor for the Transport + Energy Forum 2024: Drax Electric Vehicles....
_
James Evison
Comment

Delivering a better charging experience

James Gale, global operations lead at Konect, explains why inter-industry collaboration is vital if charging networks are to offer an excellent customer experience....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Finalists for Transport + Energy Awards announced

Shortlist released for industry awards event alongside Transport + Energy Forum....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Companies urge EU not to change 2035 target

CEOs and executives from 50 companies have called on the EU not to change its 2035 zero-emission target for cars and vans....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Fleets use electric vans for higher mileage roles

A larger proportion of fleets are now using electric vans for higher mileage roles than for lesser distances, new research shows....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Automotive Council zero-emission vehicle roadmaps revealed

The industry trends and innovations required to deliver plans for zero-emissions vehicles have been revealed at the launch of the Automotive Council UK roadmaps 2024....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

FirstGroup invests £1m to speed up electrification of buses

FirstGroup Energy Limited - the dedicated energy investment arm of leading transport operator FirstGroup - is investing £1 million in its business to supercharge its work in converting existing diesel...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

First West begins bus depot electrification

First West of England has commenced work on two multi-million pound projects to electrify bus depots in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Bringing electric vehicles into the mainstream

Lash Saranna, Co-founder and CEO of EZOO, highlights the current challenges and opportunities facing the electric vehicle (EV) sector and gives his views on what needs to be done to...
_
Alec Peachey
Hydrogen + biofuels

FedEx switches from diesel to HVO on linehaul trucks

Federal Express Corporation, the world's largest express transportation company, has announced its transition to using biofuels in linehaul trucks at three UK sites....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Local authorities to take control of buses

Local leaders are set to take control of local bus services under new plans unveiled by Transport Secretary Louise Haigh....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

UK Power Networks helps to electrify Arriva bus depot

UK Power Networks has invested £4 million in new power infrastructure to turn Arriva’s Thornton Heath bus fleet green - with the company electrifying 109 buses....
_
Alec Peachey
Events

Transport + Energy Awards 2023: 3ti

Transport + Energy Awards launched at the Forum last year. 3ti scooped the award for Best Product or New Technology. Ten months on, we talk to Clare Slaven their Head...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

InductEV and EO Charging enter partnership to advance wireless charging for fleets

Two global leaders in fleet electrification - InductEV and EO Charging (EO) - have announced a partnership that will accelerate the adoption of wireless inductive charging....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

First Bus creates three net zero depots

First Bus has announced three net zero depots following the full electrification of its commercial bus fleets in York, Leicester and Norwich....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Kempower partners with DFDS

EV charging provider Kempower has signed an agreement to provide fast-charging solutions for the logistics firm DFDS's charging stations....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New resource designed to help fleet managers electrify vehicles

The Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology (REA) has joined forces with the Energy Saving Trust to announce the publication of a new resource entitled 'Electrifying the fleet: a...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

BEDEO calls for fleets to recognise potential of electric retrofitting

A recent McKinsey & Company (McKinsey) report highlights that light commercial vehicles (LCVs) are the largest single contributor of pollution within the logistics industry (40 per cent) - leading electric...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

ChargeGuru and Ford Pro to accelerate EV charging solutions for fleets

ChargeGuru has announced a collaboration with Ford Pro which aims to accelerate the adoption of electric commercial fleets across Europe and provide customers with seamless charge point installation services....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New World Record for longest journey by an electric car on a single charge

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally trusted fleet management solution, has broken the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest journey by an electric car on a single charge – 569.64 miles (916.74...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

£41.7m funding to expand electrification of buses in Scotland

Electric vehicle fleet and battery storage solutions firm Zenobē has been awarded £41.7 million, alongside a network of local fleet operators, in phase 2 of the Scottish Zero Emission Bus...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Grid constraints ‘threaten e-truck roll-out’

A lack of capacity in the grid is threatening to roadblock the roll-out of electric trucks, according to energy storage provider Connected Energy....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

One in five businesses have no plans to cut fleet emissions 

New YouGov research carried out by fleet management company Gofor highlights that 21% of companies have no fixed plans to reduce fleet emissions....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Electric refuse vehicle trial hailed a success

VEV has revealed the results of a successful eight-week pilot of electric refuse / recycling collection vehicles (RCVs) with two councils in Hampshire - with a significant reduction in noise...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Allstar finds businesses moving to electrification

Businesses are increasingly moving to electrification of transport, according to a new report from electric vehicle (EV) fuel and business expense payment firm Allstar....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Motability Operations announces new MD of Electric & Insurance

Motability Operations has announced Andy Broadfield will be joining the business from November as Managing Director of Electric & Insurance....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New initiative launched to help speed up electrification of HGVs

ENROUTE (Efficient Network for Road-freight Optimisation, Utilisation, and Transfer of Energy) is spearheading a new initiative aimed at significantly enhancing the operational efficiency of eHGV (electric heavy goods vehicles) charging....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Labour to form new government after winning General Election

The Labour Party will form the new government in the UK after 14 years of Conservative rule - with the party expected to implement a number of clean energy and...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

General Election 2024: professionals from transport and energy sectors give their views

With the General Election taking place tomorrow (Thursday 4th July), professionals from the clean energy and transport sectors have given their views on what actions they'd like to see the...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Evri invests £19m for UK’s biggest pedal powered parcel delivery fleet

Parcel delivery firm Evri has announced a further £19 million investment to fast-track the rollout out of electric cargo bikes for deliveries....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Dynamon joins £63m Government electric HGV trial

Fleet technology specialist Dynamon is providing the software behind an ambitious £63 million Government backed trial which will see electric HGVs pushed to their limits to prove they have a...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government-funded project to assist zero-emission emergency services

A new initiative called Project RESPONSE (Robust Emergency Services Performing Operations in Electric) aims to maximise the efficiency of emergency service operations with zero-emission technology....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Car EV rental fleet grown by 200%

The electrification of the rental fleet has already saved more than 25,000 tonnes of CO2/year with the overall EV rental fleet growing 200% since 2022, according to a new BVRLA...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Tarmac trials UK’s first all-electric tipper truck

Leading building materials and construction solutions provider Tarmac is trialling an all-electric tipper truck....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Transport and energy sectors respond to Labour manifesto

Professionals from the clean transport and energy sectors have given their reaction to Labour's 2024 general election manifesto....
_
Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Powering up the electric vehicle revolution

For charge point operators and depot managers, one of the biggest hurdles for enabling the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) isn't the cost of the chargers themselves – it's securing...
_
Alec Peachey
highways
Electric Vehicles

BloombergNEF report highlights EV growth

Rapidly falling battery prices, advancements in next-generation battery technology and improving relative economics of electric vehicles are helping the sector to grow, according to BloombergNEF’s new report....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Councils provided with EV charging data by Cenex and Field Dynamics

Cenex and Field Dynamics have joined forces to provide local authorities (LAs) with detailed geospatial data for the planning and deployment of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI)....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Equipmake secures zero-emission bus contract

Electrification of transport specialist Equipmake has announced that it has secured a successive contract with Golden Tours to repower a further ten Volvo B5 London Tour Buses, using its in-house...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Zenobē secures £410m of funding for fleet electrification

Zenobē - a leader in electric vehicle fleet services and battery storage innovation - has secured a further £410 million in financing to speed up its support for the rollout...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Accelerating the Drive to Zero

Stephanie Kodish, Senior Director at Drive to Zero; and Jennifer Smith, Media Manager at CALSTART examine how to drive the acceleration of commercial zero-emission vehicles across Europe....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz production re-starts

Lunaz Design has restarted operations at its Silverstone-based HQ with order books reopening for delivery in the fourth quarter of 2025 and current projects recommencing....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Solar panel plans for Tootbus

Low emissions sightseeing bus firm Tootbus has secured approval for plans to install roof-mounted solar panels on its Wandsworth depot, collaborating with electric fleet solutions provider VEV on the scheme....
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Fleets in Charge to share electrification learning

Experts in fleet electrification will share experiences and assessments of progress on the issue at the BVRLA's Fleets in Charge Conference in July....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

First Bus powers up Renault Trucks’ eHGV

First Bus provided electric charging to Renault Trucks' new electric Heavy Goods Vehicle (eHGV) as it made the last UK stop of its European tour....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

National Highways accelerates fleet electrification

National Highways is accelerating the electrification of its vehicle fleet having ordered 51 Toyota bZ4X SUVs which will be used by its team of inspectors....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Aqua superPower leads Vessel-to-Grid demonstration project

Aqua superPower is leading the world's first Vessel-to-Grid Demonstration Project showcasing how electric vessel batteries can provide energy storage and flexibility services to harbours, ports, and the grid when the...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

New EV charging company Konect set to help fuel retailers with transition to electrification

Gilbarco Veeder-Root (GVR), a leader in retail and commercial fueling and convenience technology, has launched Konect– a powerful electric vehicle (EV) recharging ecosystem designed specifically for the fuel retail industry....
_
Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Infrastructure + technology

Plug Me In partners with Landis + Gyr

Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Plug Me In has partnered with electronics firm Landis+Gyr to support its commercial charging offering, signing a contract for the provision of INCH Duo and...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EU HGV emissions standards applauded

The move to put stringent CO2 emissions standards onto heavy-duty vehicles by the European Union (EU) has been welcomed by the industry....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Solus partners with QinetiQ

Electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions firm Solus Power has partnered with global defence company QinetiQ to support the evolving electrified military landscape....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Europcar report highlights progress

A new report by Europcar has highlighted the firm's progress and key landmarks as the mobility provider focuses on delivering more sustainable motoring for business and leisure drivers....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

SWARCO Smart Charging rebrands to Evolt Charging

SWARCO Smart Charging (SSC) has rebranded its systems and service business to Evolt Charging....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

VEV and Whitespace urge data use for refuse electrification

Electric fleet solutions firm VEV and software company Whitespace are urging UK councils to leverage data analysis to achieve a cost-effective transition of refuse collection vehicles to electric power....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Two-thirds of UK business and public sector vehicles ‘ready to go electric’

Electric fleet solutions firm VEV and software company Whitespace are urging UK councils to leverage data analysis to achieve a cost-effective transition of refuse collection vehicles to electric power....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

European Parliament votes to approve EU CO2 truck emissions regulation

The European Parliament has voted to adopt landmark new CO2 truck emissions regulations that will result in a 90% reduction in emissions from new trucks by the year 2040....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Major firms back EU truck emissions rules

Top firms including DHL Group, Nestlé, IKEA, and others are calling on the European Union to adopt new regulations that would result in a 90% reduction in emissions from new...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Volta Trucks under new ownership as business prepares to re-enter European market

Electric truck manufacturer Volta Trucks is set to re-enter the European market under new ownership....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Equipmake works with First York

Electrification engineering specialist Equipmake has worked in partnership with First York to deliver a fleet of 12 upgraded electric buses....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

AFP: EV ‘scare stories’ push back is key fleet manager task

Pushing back against “scare stories” about electric vehicles (EVs) is becoming a key task for fleet managers, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

SWARCO creates electric bus charging hub at Sheffield Interchange

SWARCO Smart Charging has created a new Electric Bus Charging Hub for South Yorkshire’s first zero emission buses which will start in Sheffield in April....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Serco to trial electric recycling and refuse vehicles in Hampshire

Public sector provider Serco will trial electric recycling and waste collection vehicles in Basingstoke and Deane, Hart and Rushmoor....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Truck firm HTC partners Flexible Power Systems

Truck dealer HTC and fleet electrification specialist Flexible Power Systems has launched an end-to-end truck electrification partnership....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

BP Pulse acquires one of Europe’s largest truck stops and unveils plans to help HGVs electrify

BP Pulse, bp’s electric vehicle charging brand, has acquired the freehold of one of the largest truck stops in Europe, Ashford International Truckstop in Kent as part of its strategic...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

AFP suggests public sector charging could be opened up to all fleets

Public sector charging facilities could be opened up to provide new options to all fleets as they target electrification, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has suggested....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Vital EV and Spirii join forces to help electrify truck sector

Vital EV has joined forces with Danish software provider Spirii to help accelerate the electrification of the truck sector by allowing fleet managers to open up their charging network through...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

First Bus launches largest fleet of zero emission buses in West Yorkshire

First Bus is introducing the largest fleet of zero emission buses in West Yorkshire - with the company recently 'switching on' electrification at its Bramley depot in Leeds....
_
Alec Peachey
Uncategorized

VEV collaborates with Shuttle Buses

E-fleet solutions provider VEV has collaborated with Ayrshire bus firm Shuttle Buses to electrify its fleet....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Budget 2024: fresh cash for transport and energy but disappointment from sectors

The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has announced a number of measures which will impact the transport and energy sectors in the Spring Budget today....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Planning a fleet electrification strategy

Mike Brown, VP Product at VEV, discusses how to manage an electric vehicle (EV) fleet in the wintertime. In the article he examines what you need to know and why...
_
Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Car makers failing to deliver affordable EVs, T&E research finds

Car makers are slowing electric vehicle (EV) adoption by prioritising sales of larger, more expensive electric cars, according to research carried out by Transport & Environment (T&E)....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Rightcharge launches fleet charging costs service

Electric vehicle charging software company Rightcharge has launched its latest technology that allows fleets to cover the costs of an employee’s home charging by making payments directly to the employee’s...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Better range labelling critical for e-van adoption

A better labelling system for the range of electric vans is becoming “critical to adoption”, says the Association of Fleet Professionals....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Evata launches fleet sharing platform to help with charging

Evata has launched its fleet infrastructure sharing platform, to trim ‘Total Cost of Operation’ [TCO] and counter productivity challenges associated with fleet electrification and having to use the public charging...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Partnership between Paua and Applegreen will increase access to EV charging at motorway sites

A new partnership will allow electric vehicle charging solution provider Paua’s charge card and app to be used at 500 Applegreen and Welcome Break's charging points in the UK and...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Shadow Roads Minister tells RECHARGE UK that Labour will reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Shadow Roads Minister Bill Esterson has told members of electric vehicle (EV) trade group RECHARGE UK that Labour will restore the 2030 date for the end of the sale of...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Plan for Drivers will help accelerate rollout of EV chargepoints

New measures from the government's 'plan for drivers' have been launched today (5 February 2024) and will mean electric vehicle (EV) owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Tootbus partners with VEV

E-fleet solutions provider VEV, which is backed by energy firm Vitolm, has announced its collaboration with international sightseeing bus operator Tootbus, a subsidiary of RATP Dev....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Mars and Einride partner on electric trucks

Petcare food firm Mars and​ freight technology company ​Einride are partnering to bring ​a fleet of ​300 ​electric and digitally optimized, ​heavy-duty trucks to its network across Europe by 2030....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

FirstGroup secures £150m from Lloyds

Transport operator FirstGroup will add 1,000 zero-emission buses to its UK fleet after securing a £150m green finance facility led by Lloyds Bank....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EU to strengthen CO2 emissions rules for heavy-duty vehicles

The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on new measures to strengthen CO2 emission reduction targets for new heavy-duty vehicles....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Shared electric van charging committee launched

A new committee looking at the practicalities of sharing charging infrastructure between fleets operating electric vans has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Oxfordshire launches all-electric bus fleet

A partnership between Oxfordshire County Council and bus operators has launched one of the biggest UK fleets of electric buses....
_
Alec Peachey
News

New UK government needs hydrogen van strategy

A new government after this year's UK general election needs to be pressured to deliver an effective hydrogen van strategy, according to FleetCheck....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Fleets switching to electric SUVs as van alternative, reports Arval

Electric SUVs (eSUVs) are being chosen by some fleets as an alternative to diesel and electric vans, according to Arval UK....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Experts highlight actions needed to speed up decarbonisation of road transport on a global level

A variety of clean-tech solutions such as electric vehicles and renewable transportation fuels must be deployed to speed up transport decarbonisation globally, experts from the sector have said....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz announces plans to double number of clean-tech jobs during Sir Keir Starmer factory visit

Vehicle electrification company Lunaz will grow the number of clean-tech jobs at its Silverstone HQ from 175 to 350 by the middle of 2025, with the company welcoming Labour Party...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Addison Lee invests in new zero-emission capable vans

London’s largest private hire and taxi firm Addison Lee has announced an investment in 600 new, zero-emission capable (ZEC) VW multivans as it calls for more on-street charging....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

First transatlantic flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuels takes off

Virgin Atlantic’s historic flight on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) takes off from London Heathrow to New York JFK today (28 November) demonstrating the capability of SAF as a replacement...
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Zenobē supports Oxford Bus Company in electrification

EV fleet and battery storage solutions firm Zenobē has highlighted its work with Oxford Bus Company during a visit by local MP Anneliese Dodds MP....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

SSE Energy Solutions to build e-HGV charging hub

SSE Energy Solutions is to build its first fully electric charging hub for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham....
_
Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Electric Vehicles

NHS powers up sustainable transport and infrastructure purchasing

A new sustainable transport and Infrastructure framework agreement has been launched by NHS Shared Business Service (NHS SBS) to support the service in lowering its carbon output....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Help for ports to overcome electrification barriers

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) can help ports overcome grid constraints, which can be seen as a barrier to decarbonisation....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Hitachi and FirstGroup deliver 1,000 new bus batteries

Hitachi ZeroCarbon has partnered with FirstGroup on the latter's bus fleet and infrastructure decarbonisation programme, to provide batteries for an electric bus fleet....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz UEV saves 344 tonnes of carbon emissions

A Lunaz upcycled electric vehicle refuse collection truck has saved 344 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions (tCO2e) compared to a new diesel equivalent, according to an independent study....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Islington works to support fully electric fleet

Islington Council has installed new electric vehicle chargers and equipment at its waste and recycling centre as it builds towards electrifying its entire vehicle fleet....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

GRIDSERVE to deliver UK’s first charging networks for eHGVs

GRIDSERVE is leading a consortium of 33 consortium partner and member companies aiming to accelerate the UK’s transition to battery-powered electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs)....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government invests £200m on zero emission trucks

More zero emission trucks are due to hit UK roads with £200 million government funding. The cash will be used to roll out up to 370 zero emission HGVs in...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

RECHARGE UK working group aims to speed up electrification of HGVs and fleets

A new group has laid out a set of objectives designed to help speed up the electrification of HGVs and commercial fleets....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK Power Networks assists Norwich electric bus journey

UK Power Networks is installing new underground cables and equipment to a local substation to assist in Norwich’s move to fully-electric buses....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Almost six in ten van fleets would share EV infrastructure 

Some 58% would consider sharing their van charging infrastructure with others to make electrification more practical, a new survey for the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has revealed....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Infinium Logistics acquires three new sites

European asset management and logistics solutions business Infinium Logistics has acquired three new assets for its FleetHubs property investment platform....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Novuna opens EV charging forecourt

Novuna Vehicle Solutions has officially opened its state-of-the art EV charging forecourt to support fleets transition to electric - with the site incorporating the UK’s first permanent cableless, fully wireless...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

AFP: 2035 deadline ‘changes little’ for fleets but helps vans

The government’s extension of the electric vehicle (EV) production deadline to 2035 will “change little” for car fleets but helps van operators, accordion the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Coventry roll-outs zero emission buses

National Express Coventry has now rolled out the operation of 130 new double-decker zero emission buses as part of a £140m project....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Transport and energy sectors respond to PM’s backtracking on green policies

Professionals from across the transport and energy sectors have condemned the Government's watering down of key green policies - including delaying the ban on the sales of new petrol and...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Making renewable energy fit for purpose: why battery energy storage is an important component on the road to net zero

The use of second life battery energy storage systems can significantly boost access to renewable energy, make it fit for purpose, and speed up our energy transition. Matthew Lumsden, CEO...
_
Alec Peachey
National Grid vehicle
Electric Vehicles

National Grid hits 1,000 EV milestone

National Grid is celebrating more than 1,000 electric vehicles (EV) in its UK fleet as it releases its Responsible Business Charter with a commitment to having a 100% electric fleet...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA conference explores Motability’s just transition

Andrew Miller, CEO at one of the country's largest fleet operators Motability Operations, will deliver a keynote speech at the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference on 20 September....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Zenobē secures £600m from KKR

Fleet electrification and battery storage solution firm Zenobē has secured £600m from investment firm KKR....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Amazon launches first electric cargo bike deliveries in Scotland 

Amazon has announced the expansion of its electric cargo bike fleet to Scotland with a new micromobility delivery hub at its Baillieston delivery station in Glasgow....
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Drax acquires BMM Energy Solutions

Drax Energy Solutions has acquired electric vehicle (EV) charge point installer BMM Energy Solutions as part of its strategy to strengthen its fleet electrification proposition to UK business....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

DSV to trial all-electric Volta Zero truck in UK

The all-electric Volta Zero from Volta Trucks will be the first zero-tailpipe emission truck used by global transport and logistics company DSV....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Full programme for Cenex event confirmed

The full seminar programme for this year's Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM event has been confirmed - with over 100 speakers and more than 30 seminar sessions lined up....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Webfleet and VEV join forces to optimise fleet electrification

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has entered into a partnership with new e-fleet solutions provider VEV to accelerate commercial electric vehicle (EV) fleet adoption....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Cenex chats: Robert Evans, CEO of Cenex

Transport + Energy are the Content Partner for this year's Cenex-LCV and CAM event which takes place on September 6 and 7 at UTAC Millbrook in Bedfordshire. In the lead...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New world record set for greatest distance travelled by electric van on single charge

A new world record for the greatest distance travelled by an electric van on a single charge – 311.18 miles (500.8 km) - has been set by Webfleet....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

BP invests £4m in software firm

Energy giant BP has invested £4m into fleet optimisation software firm Dynamon, who provide data analytics and simulation software tools to the transport sector....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Construction logistics: how do we scale up for net zero?

Ben Garner, low carbon logistics lead at Tarmac, explains the company's journey to net-zero....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Mer supports AA first response electrification

EV charging firm Mer will support the AA on the electrification of its breakdown vehicles, it has announced....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Westminster and Veolia roll-out electric refuse fleet

Westminster City Council and Veolia have announced the rollout of one of the UK's largest electric refuse collection fleets, powered by the waste they collect....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

SWARCO Smart Charging building new leadership team

SWARCO Smart Charging has appointed Anne Buckingham to the newly created role of Managing Director for its customer funded EV charging infrastructure business unit....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

EO Charging wins Warrington contract

Charging solutions firm EO Charging has been awarded a contract by Warrington Borough Council to provide the infrastructure to power its eBus fleet....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Energy Superhub Oxford reveals progress

On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a partnership between EDF Renewables UK, Oxford City Council, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, has highlighted its progress to-date....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Go-Ahead installs Oxford hub

The Go-Ahead Group has begun work to install one of the biggest electric charging hubs in the UK at the depot of its Oxford Bus Company operation....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

How do you create green fleets without going into the red?

Exploring three key areas, Michael Hurwitz of PA Consulting looks at how smart infrastructure, smart operations and smart financing are the pillars of a commercially sound fleet decarbonisation process....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

UK Power Networks assists Abellio to go electric

UK Power Networks has installed new energy infrastructure to enable the electrification of up to 150 buses at Abellio London’s Twickenham Bus Depot. The electricity distributor has installed 2.5km of...

_
Alec Peachey
News

UK to save 3.4m tonnes of CO2 from van electrification

New research by Northgate Vehicle Hire has revealed that if all commercial vans became electric in the UK, the nation would save 3.4 million tonnes of CO2....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Believ partners with Cross River Partnership

Electric vehicle (EV) charge point operator Believ has partnered with London’s Cross River Partnership (CRP) as the supplier of charging facilities to the Defra-funded Smarter Green Logistics (SGL) project....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Mer installs NHS charge points

Electric vehicle (EV) charging firm Mer has installed charge points at 13 sites for the Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Bridgestone offsets carbon footprint of EV Rally

Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has pledged to positively offset the carbon footprint from vehicles participating in the 2023 EV Rally....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Marine charging infrastructure secures £3.2m funding

A consortium led by fast-charging operator Aqua superPower has secured £3.2m in government funding to develop marine charging infrastructure....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Half of Mitie fleet now electric

Mitie has transitioned 50% of its fleet to electric vehicles and now operates more than 3,500 EVs across its business....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EV Rally interview: Weev

Transport + Energy are the Official Digital Media Partner for this year's EV Rally. In the lead up to the event, Editorial Director Alec Peachey is catching up with a...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Arval helps AkzoNobel cut fleet emissions by 47%

Arval helps AkzoNobel cut fleet emissions by 47%...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz partners with Buckinghamshire Council

Lunaz has announced the next phase in its fleet electrification partnership with Buckinghamshire Council....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Mayor of London outlines plans for 80 new rapid EV charging points across the capital

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that more than 80 new rapid charging electric points are to be installed across the capital, as he urges Ministers to follow...

_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Vehicle “to everything” could provide best grid support

A new report has said that vehicle-to-everything (V2X) technology could be the solution to supporting the grid during the electric vehicle (EV) transition....
_
Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Discounts “starting to appear on EVs”

Discounts are starting to appear on new electric vehicles (EVs) for the first time, delegates at the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)’s 2023 Conference were told....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EV Rally interview: Lex Autolease

Transport + Energy are the Official Digital Media Partner for this year's EV Rally. In the lead up to the event, Editorial Director Alec Peachey is catching up with a...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

A charging journey

After installing as many chargers in the first quarter of this year as it did during the whole of 2022, Osprey Charging is continuing to lead the charge when it...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Equipmake showcasing repower technology at ITT Hub

Equipmake - a manufacturer of electrification products for battery-electric vehicle drivetrains - is showcasing its coach repower technology at ITT Hub, Farnborough, which can provide pure electric ranges up to...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Biffa signs electrification deal with Lunaz

Waste management firm Biffa has partnered with electrification business Lunaz on retrofitting its diesel trucks with electric technology....
_
Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Cost pressures “delay net zero ambitions for fleet”

Cost pressures are delaying fleet adoption of electric vehicles, research from Bridgestone and Webfleet has found....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EV leasing specialist partners with FairCharge campaign

Electric vehicle leasing specialists, Tusker, has partnered with FairCharge, the national EV campaign founded by motoring journalist Quentin Willson, to join calls for reduced VAT on public EV charging to...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Energy storage “key to unlocking fleet electrification”

Battery energy storage systems (BESS) could hold the key to unlocking faster fleet electrification, according to Connected Energy....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

B–ON partners with EO Charging on fleet electrification

Fleet electrification firm B-ON has partnered with charger manufacturer EO Charging to access its infrastructure throughout Europe....
_
James Evison
Industry insight

Meeting new energy demand

As more industries turn to electricity to accelerate their decarbonisation strategies, the UK’s electricity infrastructure is under greater pressure than ever. In the light of this new energy demand, Giles...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New vehicle emission standards set to accelerate EV market in US

The Climate Group has welcomed the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed new rules to strengthen vehicle emission standard. The EPA’s new standards join key climate actions implemented over the...

_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Tarmac completes trial of electric concrete mixer

An all-electric ready-mix concrete mixer has successfully completed a three-month trial of commercial deliveries across Birmingham for Tarmac....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Uber and bp pulse team up on EV charging

Uber and bp pulse have today (31st March) announced a new global mobility agreement which will see the companies use their global footprints to provide access to reliable and convenient...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry reaction to Energy Security Plan and ZEV mandate

The transport and energy sectors have given their reaction to the Government's Powering Up Britain – Energy Security Plan, which outlines a number of initiatives to deliver green energy as...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government set to reaffirm commitment to ZEV mandate

The UK Government is expected to reaffirm its commitment to stick to the 2030 phase out of internal combustion engines and will be progressing with its proposed Zero Emission Vehicle...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Enfield LBC rolls-out electric Renault refuse truck

A fully-electric 26 tonne Renault E-Tech refuse truck has been delivered to the London Borough of Enfield following development and evaluation of the technology....
_
Alec Peachey
Westminster
Latest

Budget: Focus on energy bills as EVs take back seat

The Spring Budget today (15 March) has focused on energy prices and security with the decarbonisation of supply and transportation receiving less attention....
_
James Evison
News

Energy storage installed at Nottingham depot

Bi-directional EV charging, solar and battery energy storage has been installed at Nottingham City Council’s fleet depot....
_
Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Fleete and Evenergi create partnership

Charging firm Fleete and software company Evenergi have announced a partnership to accelerate the adoption of electric commercial fleets....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Abbott Labs on target for all-electric fleet in 2023

Healthcare company Abbott Laboratories is on target to switch its 475-strong UK car fleet to ‘all-electric’ vehicles (EV) during 2023 with the help of Arval UK....
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Fleet charging challenge addressed in new guide

EV charging infrastructure firm Mer has released a new guide to assist those with transitioning their fleets to electric vehicles and the associated charging issues....
_
James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Hydrogen UK: Coordinated strategy needed for growth

Trade association Hydrogen UK has called on the government to ensure a coordinated, national hydrogen transport strategy to support the path to net-zero....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Juice Technology helping Morgan Sindall to electrify fleet

Juice Technology will supply new charging stations to help Morgan Sindall Infrastructure accelerate the electrification of its fleet....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Diode partners with Athlon UK on EV readiness tool

Digital transport firm Diode has partnered with leasing firm Athlon UK on a new technological solution for EV buyers....
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Companies join forces to accelerate roll out of EV charging

SWARCO Smart Charging and Connected Energy have joined forces to help accelerate the roll out of electric vehicle charging across the UK by integrating their hardware with an energy storage...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Firms call on EU for zero-emission corporate fleets by 2030

Uber, Ikea, Coca Cola, Unilever, AstraZeneca, Tesco and LeasePlan and other firms have made a public call to EU leaders to ensure all company cars are electric and zero-emission by...
_
James Evison
Mitie electric vans
Electric Vehicles

Majority of van fleet drivers would prefer to drive electric

Seven-in-ten (70 per cent) van fleet drivers would prefer the electric version of their favoured van over the petrol or diesel alternative, according to research from Churchill Expert - Direct...
_
Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Budget: Call for support to used EV market

An imbalance between incentives for new and used EVs needs to be addressed by the government, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

InstaVolt upgrades existing chargers

Charging network operator InstaVolt has upgraded more than 200 existing charge points across its network....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Swedish e-truck charging station opens

Rapid charging firm Kempower has made fully operation one of Sweden's largest charging stations for electric trucks....
_
James Evison
Demand flexibility service from Fuuse
Innovation

Fuuse wins V2X grant funding and promotes public charging

EV charge point management platform, Fuuse, has won almost £200k in funding to develop an end-to-end V2X solution at the same time as aiming to promote the public charging network....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Fleets using EVs “cut carbon by 15 tonnes” per vehicle

New data has shown that European fleets using EVs have cut their carbon emissions by more than 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle....
_
James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

Zenobē opens centre to accelerate fleet electrification

Clean energy firm Zenobē has formally opened a new innovation centre in Portsmouth, which aims to accelerate the move towards zero carbon fleet electrification....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EV Café partners with Churchill Insurance

The EV Café has partnered with Churchill Insurance, one of the UK’s leading insurers of electric vehicles, to promote electric vehicles and to accelerate the transition to cleaner transport....
_
Alec Peachey
Optimise Prime trial reaches the end.
Electric Vehicles

World’s largest commercial EV trial accelerates move to all-electric fleets

Optimise Prime, the world’s largest commercial electric vehicle project, which trialled over 8,000 electric vehicles from fleets in the UK including Centrica and Uber has come to an end....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Tritium secures largest order of chargers in company history from bp

Tritium, a leader in direct current (DC) fast chargers for electric vehicles (EVs), has announced that bp has placed the largest ever order from a single customer in the company's...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Uber to make up to 25,000 EVs available for drivers

Uber will make up to 25,000 electric vehicles (EVs) available for drivers after agreeing a new partnership with Hertz - with cars initially being rolled out in London....
_
Alec Peachey
EO Charging finance
Electric Vehicles

EO Charging moves into finance solutions space to accelerate EV growth

EO Charging, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for car, van, truck and bus fleets, has launched a new multi-source financing and services platform - MOBILITe -...
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Wireless EV charging highlighted at Arnold Clark Innovation Centre

Wireless charging technology that will charge electric vehicles is now on display at the Arnold Clark Innovation Centre in Glasgow....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Collaboration and networking at Transport + Energy Forum praised as 2023 date announced

Following the success of last month’s Transport + Energy Forum, the date for the next event has been announced - Thursday 16th November 2023 at Birmingham Conference and Events Centre....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Companies join forces to electrify last mile delivery

Ford Pro will equip Deutsche Post DHL Group with more than 2,000 electric delivery vans worldwide by the end of 2023 - after the companies signed a Memorandum of Understanding....
_
Alec Peachey
News

Heppner pre-orders 16 Volta Zero EVs

Swedish manufacturer Volta Trucks is to supply 16 fully electric vehicles to French logistics giant Heppner....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Amazon to undertake more deliveries using electric cargo bikes

Amazon has expanded its e-cargo bike delivery fleet and launched three new micromobility delivery hubs in Manchester and London....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New platform will help enable fleet electrification

Evata has unveiled a new Electrification Management Platform which is designed to enable fleet electrification at pace....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UKPN investment helps to electrify buses

UK Power Networks is investing £66 million over 86 sites to deliver electricity connections for low carbon energy projects - including the electrification of hundreds of buses at Tower Transit’s...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Vertellus launches EV Discovery Programme

Vertellus, Renault Trucks and Zenobē have joined forces to deliver a new EV Discovery Programme....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

EV charging partnership between First Bus and DPD

First Bus is helping UK delivery company, DPD, to carry out more green journeys in Glasgow after providing access to its electric charging infrastructure....
_
Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Electrifying fleets

Liam Mifsud, Programme Manager at Silver Power Systems, discusses how fleet managers can deliver a successful transition plan from ICE vehicles to EVs....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Street Fleet consortium help to simplify fleet electrification

A consortium made up of Gemserv, Briggs Equipment, Dodona Analytics, Geotab and Liberty Charge have joined forces to make the transition to electric fleets simpler and easier....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Volta Trucks to open maintenance hub in London

A new ‘Volta Trucks Hub’ will provide maintenance for battery electric Volta Zero vehicles that will operate on the streets of London from early 2023....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Research highlights need for transport sector to scale sustainable solutions

New research carried out by The World Benchmarking Alliance highlights an urgent need for the transport sector to collaborate and scale sustainable alternatives to fossil fuels....
_
Alec Peachey
highways
Latest

Electric Road System identified as fastest way to decarbonise freight sector, study shows

A new study by the Electric Road Consortium shows that a nationwide Electric Road System (ERS) is likely to be the fastest and most efficient way to decarbonise the UK’s...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Volta and Siemens partner to help speed up fleet electrification

Volta Trucks and Siemens will work together to help customers accelerate their transition to commercial fleet electrification....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Companies join forces to drive adoption of electric buses in UK

Zeelo, the UK’s largest smart bus platform and leading Mass Transit Tech company with live operations in three continents, and Zenobē, the international EV fleet and battery storage specialist, have...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Children influencing parents decision to switch to EVs, research shows

Children are already driving the EV revolution, despite not yet being able to get behind the wheel themselves - a survey carried out by ABB E-Mobility has found....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Quentin Willson to speak at Transport + Energy Forum

Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson will speak at the Transport + Energy Forum - an event which is taking place on 17th November at the Birmingham Conference &...
_
Alec Peachey
WiCET project partners trialling wireless charging of electric taxis
Latest

Wireless charging electric taxi trial goes live

Nottingham City Council are trialling wireless charging technology to make it easier for electric taxi drivers to recharge....
_
Alec Peachey
Westminster's new fleet of street cleaning electric bikes
Electric Vehicles

Westminster CC showcases new electric street cleaning bikes

Veolia, in partnership with Westminster City Council, recently took to the streets to roll out their new fleet of electric street cleansing bikes....
_
Alec Peachey
Hertz and BP join forces to deliver EV charging in America
Latest

Hertz and bp join forces to accelerate EV charging in North America

Hertz and bp have agreed to develop a national network of EV charging stations powered by bp pulse - with the infrastructure set to be rolled out across North America....
_
Alec Peachey
Road to Zero Report Card - BVRLA
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA: Infrastructure strategies must meet fleet needs

The fleet sector’s journey towards decarbonisation is being impeded by a one-size-fits-all approach to charging infrastructure, according to the BVRLA’s latest Road to Zero Report Card....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group launches EV100+ initiative with companies committing to decarbonising heavy trucks

Five globally recognised businesses - IKEA, Unilever, JSW Steel Limited, A.P. Moller - Maersk and GeoPost/DPDgroup – have committed to transition their medium- and heavy-duty vehicles (MHDVs) to zero emission...
_
Alec Peachey
Co Charger and Paua join forces.
Infrastructure + technology

Paua and Co Charger join forces to offer fleet charging solution

Co Charger and Paua have joined forces to provide business drivers with single access to both base and route charging across almost 22,000 charge points nationwide....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Five new companies commit to electrifying fleets as part of EV100 initiative

Bayer and Allianz SE are among five new members of Climate Group's road transport initiative, EV100 - joining more than 120 businesses who have committed to electrifying their fleets by...
_
Alec Peachey
Zap Map secures funding
Electric Vehicles

Zap-Map raises £9m in latest funding round

Zap-Map has raised £9 million in a Series A fundraising round - with the money set to be used to expand the firm's charging app services....
_
Alec Peachey
Project PACE has been completed by SP Energy Networks
Infrastructure + technology

Completion of Project PACE means more than 160 EV chargers are available across Lanarkshire

More than 160 electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now available at dedicated hubs across Lanarkshire, thanks to the completion of SP Energy Networks' Project PACE....
_
Alec Peachey
Moove launches EVs in London for Uber
Electric Vehicles

Moove moves to help Uber drivers switch to EVs

African-born startup business Moove will bring an additional 10,000 electric vehicles to London’s streets and make them available to Uber drivers with no upfront costs or deposits to drive forward...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Local councils awarded funding as part of EV infrastructure pilot

Nine local authorities have been awarded a share of £10 million funding through the Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) pilot scheme, which will support the roll-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK must shift up a gear to realise potential as emobility powerhouse, PwC survey shows

A survey carried out by PwC shows that 55% of consumers are looking to purchase an electric vehicle (EV) within the next two years, with lower operating costs, environmental impact...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

FuturePlus joins forces with Diode to simplify the switch to EVs

FuturePlus, the online sustainability measurement platform, has announced a new sustainability partnership with electric vehicle (EV) technology start-up Diode - which will make switching to an EV smarter, easier and...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail now has more than 3,000 EVs across UK delivery and collection fleet

Royal Mail has passed the milestone of 3,000 electric vehicles across its delivery and collection fleet - with the 3,000th EV recently deployed at the firm's Peterborough Delivery Office....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Fuuse launch new end-to-end EV transition solution for fleets

A new offering designed to help fleet managers accelerate their journey to electric has been launched by Fuuse....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Iberdrola and bp join forces to accelerate EV charging infrastructure and green hydrogen production

Iberdrola and bp have formed a strategic collaboration and will work together to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as well as to develop large scale green hydrogen production hubs...
_
Alec Peachey
News

Mer becomes latest EV charging network to join Zap-Pay

Nationwide electric vehicle (EV) charging network Mer is the latest to go live on Zap-Map's payment service Zap-Pay....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Setting new standards for the UK’s automotive industry

Rob King, Operations Director at Carlease.uk.com, asks if leasing brokers, car retailers and finance companies are prepared for automotive electrification....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Almost half of councils unprepared for EV transition, Geotab report finds

Almost half of local authorities have yet to set a date for completing the transition of their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs), with 74% still operating fleets comprising more than...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Abellio opens new electric bus depot

Abellio London Bus has opened a new depot which is set to power electric vehicle routes in West London....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Key steps to electrifying your fleet

Rob Austin, Client Relationship Manager at UK Power Networks Services, discusses the major milestones you’ll need to reach to transition your fleet from fossil fuels to zero emission electricity....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Centrica research shows UK firms are planning to invest £13.6bn in EVs this year

Research carried out by Centrica Business Solutions shows that UK businesses are set to adopt 163,000 electric vehicles (EVs) this year as part of £13.6 billion investment in fleet electrification....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EO warns that business EV adoption could be hampered by confusion over new charging rules

New research carried out by EO Charging (EO) has found that nearly half (46%) of British fleet managers are confused by or unaware of the upcoming rules on the sale...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

British Gas partners with Osprey to accelerate fleet electrification

British Gas will charge up its electric vehicles (EVs) using the Osprey charging network, after both companies entered a partnership that will see the home energy firm's engineers provided with...
_
Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Coping with increased energy demand

With the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) now well underway, charging infrastructure will become a standard feature in business car parks and depots across the UK. Natasha Fry, Head of...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

First Bus rapid EV charging hub opens in Glasgow

Glasgow is now home to the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) rapid-charging centre with the First Bus depot in Caledonia able to charge up to 150 EVs at the same...
_
Alec Peachey
News

New map shows demand for kerbside charging for vans

A new national map that shows – for the first time – where UK businesses need kerbside charging close to the homes of company van drivers has been unveiled by...
_
Alec Peachey
Furniture retailer moves to fully electric fleet
Electric Vehicles

Furniture retailer moves to fully electric fleet

Britain's largest independent furniture retailer, Furniture Village, is adopting a fully electric fleet with the acquisition of 25 PEUGEOT e-2008 vehicles....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Ohme says van fleets should go electric to reduce costs

Smart charger provider, Ohme, says more businesses should electrify their van fleets to help reduce their running costs....
_
Alec Peachey
Equipmake showcases double decker bus repower technology at ITT Hub
Electric Vehicles

Equipmake showcases double decker bus repower technology at ITT Hub

Electrification specialist, Equipmake, is showcasing its latest pure electric bus technology at the ITT Hub, Farnborough, in the shape of a repowered double decker....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

20 electric trucks hit the road as part of DfT trial

Twenty DAF LF Electric vehicles are entering service with a range of public bodies including the National Health Service (NHS) and local authorities, as part of the Battery Electric Truck...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

US company Blink buys EB Charging

Blink Charging, a leading US-based electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services provider, has announced the acquisition of UK-based EV charging provider EB Charging for $23.4 million....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Mer accelerates UK business support with enhanced EV charging solutions offer

This follows Mer’s recent acquisition of Elmtronics, the UK’s leading supplier and installer of EV charging points for workplaces and fleets, which will allow the company to spearhead the commercial...
_
Alec Peachey
Lunaz investor David Beckham gifts son with electric 1954 Jaguar XK140 by Lunaz to mark his wedding
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz investor David Beckham gifts son with electric 1954 Jaguar XK140

To mark their wedding, Lunaz investor, David Beckham, has presented his son Brooklyn and wife Nicola with an all-electric Jaguar XK140 Open Two Seater (OTS) by Lunaz....
_
Alec Peachey
GreenFlux and Osprey Charging Network establish roaming connection
Infrastructure + technology

GreenFlux and Osprey Charging Network establish roaming connection

EV charging software and services provider, GreenFlux, has signed a roaming agreement with Osprey Charging Network, opening the UK rapid-charging network to nearly 90,000 EV drivers....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Hertz and Polestar announce partnership to accelerate EV adoption

Hertz and Polestar have announced a new global partnership that includes purchasing up to 65,000 electric vehicles (EVs) over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government unveils EV Infrastructure Strategy with plans for 300,000 charge points by 2030

The Government has unveiled its Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy which includes plans to support the UK market to reach 300,000 public EV charge points by 2030. A £450 million Local...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

5.5 million vehicles committed to EV transition by 2030

Major businesses are committing over 5.5 million vehicles to electric and avoiding 86 million tonnes of CO2 by the end of 2030, according to a new EV100 Progress and Insights...
_
Alec Peachey
ev battery
Electric Vehicles

£10.8bn has been dedicated to EV production and gigafactories since 2011

The automotive industry has called for all stakeholders to match its commitment to deliver zero emission mobility, as new analysis by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Amazon unveils first-ever fully electric heavy goods vehicles in its UK fleet

Amazon is launching five electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in its delivery fleet for the first time in the UK....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Thames Estuary gears up for zero emission operations

A stream of green projects along the Thames Estuary is helping the marine sector mark the shift towards Net Zero. Net Zero Marine Services (NZMS) has secured capital from UK...
_
Alec Peachey
Lunaz completes next funding round and unveils first upcycled industrial EV
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz completes next funding round and unveils first upcycled industrial EV

Lunaz recently announced the closing of an investment round that valued the business at $200 million (USD). Established in 2018, this confirms the company’s status as one of the UK’s...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

DNV technical advisor secures finance to aid Zenobē EV growth plans

The ‘first of its kind’ GBP 241 million multi-source debt funding structure platform will enable Zenobē Energy to initially service and finance up to 430 new e-buses in the UK...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Electricity networks collaborate to support decarbonisation of Scottish transport

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution, SP Energy Networks and EV fleet and battery storage specialist Zenobē have joined forces to provide guidance on how fleet operators can switch...
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

Innovation Automotive partners with the AA as it brings electric van to market

Innovation Automotive is set to launch an electric van into the UK market and has partnered with the AA to offer customers a complimentary three-year roadside assistance package....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Ford partners with EQUANS to increase EV charging network

Electric vehicle drivers using Ford's BlueOval network now have access to more than 16,000 charge points after the company entered into a partnership with EQUANS, who own and operate GeniePoint...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Latest bp pulse ultra-fast charging hub lands at Gatwick

bp pulse has opened its latest electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Gatwick’s Q-Park parking facility....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Wolverhampton council buys EVs as fleet electrification begins

Wolverhampton council has acquired two zero-emission electric vans as part of its plans to replace their traditional fleet with greener alternatives....
_
Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Electric Vehicles

Major organisations join forces to launch EVzero action group

A league of major organisations, including Tesco, NatWest Group, LeasePlan UK, Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), and The Environment Agency, have come together to launch EVzero; an...
_
Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Turning the electric vehicle transition into a reality

The Chief Executive of Connected Kerb wants to ensure lower-income areas don’t get left behind in the EV transition and help councils roll out charging infrastructure....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New Abellio London Bus MD targets electric bus growth in 2022

The new Managing Director of Abellio London Bus is targeting further electrification of more routes during 2022....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New report reveals operational challenges of fleet charging

The report, compiled by PwC Strategy, Field Dynamics and National Grid, delves into the operational challenges associated with decarbonising fleets....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Elmtronics strengthens position in EV market with strategic senior promotion

Electric vehicle charge point solutions company, Elmtronics, has strengthened its team with the promotion of Natasha Fry to the newly formed position of Head of Strategic Accounts, in support of...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Harrogate Borough Council to install new electric vehicle charging points

Harrogate Borough Council is to install electric vehicle (EV) charging points in a number of car parks across the Harrogate district....
_
Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Electric Vehicles

International governments commit more than 120k vehicles to be zero emission by 2040

International governments spanning the US, Canada, Mexico and the UK have jointly committed to fully convert their own fleets of vehicles to be zero emission by no later than 2040....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Lunaz to build UK’s largest electrification facility

Vehicle electrification company Lunaz will grow its manufacturing footprint by 400% and create 300 highly-skilled jobs for technicians and engineers at Silverstone in 2022 - making it the largest facility...
_
Alec Peachey
Commercial transport industry urged to act now at ITT Hub Conference
Electric Vehicles

Commercial transport industry urged to ‘act now’ at ITT Hub Conference

The commercial transport industry has been urged to ‘act now’ on strategies to reach net zero, implement biofuels into operations and attract the next generation of professionals by industry-leaders at...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

DB Schenker announces new partnership with Volta Trucks

DB Schenker has announced a new partnership with Volta Trucks to accelerate the transition to an all-electric urban vehicle fleet. Logistics service provider, DB Schenker, and Volta Trucks have confirmed...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Quentin Willson column: It’s time to clean up our air

Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson highlights the need for more robust Government policy when it comes to cleaning up our air. Read his latest exclusive monthly column for...
_
Alec Peachey
hydrogen fuel
Hydrogen + biofuels

DHL Express pilots hydrogen truck with fuel cell range extender

DHL Express, together with customer, Apple, is testing hydrogen-fueled trucks for long-haulage applications, equipped with a fuel cell range extender from VDL....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

COP26: EV100 marks Transport Day as new members commit to electrifying over 250,000 vehicles by 2030

EV100 has welcomed seven new members on Transport Day at COP26 with the collective companies committing to electrify their combined fleets of over 250,000 vehicles by 2030....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

COP26: International call to grow EV charging ecosystem

A new report based on international examples offers a range of recommendations and policies for governments to grow an electric vehicle (EV) charging ecosystem, across four key areas....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

40% of fleets are not using public electric vehicle charging

A survey, produced for Paua by 360 Media Group Ltd and powered by instant PR, of 200 fleet managers, showed that 40% of fleets do not use any public charging....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group welcomes UK government’s Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate

Within the UK government's recent Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener comes the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate, which gives a £350 million commitment to support the electrification of UK vehicles...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EO Charging launches eBus division

Electric vehicle charging company EO Charging has announced the launch of a dedicated eBus division and software platform to support the electrification of bus fleets and the drive by local...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Student’s AI solution for e-charging management goes global

Parisa Akaber, a Knowledge Transfer Associate working on a joint project between Newcastle University and Siemens, has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm as a multi-stage optimisation solution for scheduling...
_
Alec Peachey
EO Charging secures deal with Tesco to power its home delivery fleet
Infrastructure + technology

EO Charging secures deal with Tesco to power its home delivery fleet

EO Charging secures deal with Tesco to power its UK home delivery fleet of electric vans. Tesco plans to have a fully-electric delivery vehicle fleet by the end of 2028....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EO unveils complete charging ecosystem for EV fleets

EO Charging has unveiled its fleet EV charging ecosystem, a complete charging infrastructure offering available for car, van, truck and bus fleets....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Rapid EV charging points provided for taxi and private hire market in North East

SWARCO Smart Charging has installed 10 rapid charge electric vehicle (EV) points across the North East to support the taxi and private hire market....
_
Alec Peachey
Birmingham City Council and ESB Energy launch new EV charging network
Infrastructure + technology

Birmingham City Council and ESB Energy launch new EV charging network

More than 200 fast and rapid electric vehicle chargers are to be installed across the city, with the new infrastructure allowing users to charge EVs faster than ever before....
_
Alec Peachey
Volta Trucks calls for greater ambition in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan
Electric Vehicles

Volta Trucks expands R&D in UK

Electric truck company Volta Trucks is expanding its UK-based Research and Development capabilities....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Tevva launches new 7.5 tonne electric truck

Tevva has unveiled its new Tevva Truck – a 7.5-tonne electric lorry which will be mass produced in the UK....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Bridgend Council awarded £450k of funding to install EV charging infrastructure

The funding, provided by Welsh Government’s Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) Transformation Fund will see EV charging points installed on streets, car parks and at workplaces....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Developing electric vehicle markets to deliver change

UK Power Networks is forecasting that up to 2.7 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be connected to its networks by 2028, up from just 150,000 in its regions today. Transport...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Quentin Willson joins Transport + Energy editorial board

Motoring broadcaster and transport campaigner Quentin Willson has joined Transport + Energy's editorial advisory board....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Geotab research shows petrol and diesel fleet vehicles can make switch to electric

A study carried out by Geotab has found that almost four-in-ten fleet vehicles in the UK could switch to electric and save money over the course of the vehicle’s life....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Hitachi ABB Power Grids to expand electric bus fleet charging in Västerås

Hitachi ABB Power Grids’ pioneering Grid-eMotion Fleet charging infrastructure solution will support the increase of quiet, exhaust-free buses in Västerås, Sweden....
_
Alec Peachey
New hydrogen fire engine research study begins
Hydrogen + biofuels

New hydrogen fire engine research study begins

Fire services across Britain could see a technological revolution in the coming years involving the launch into service of fire engines powered by hydrogen thanks to the start of a...
_
Alec Peachey
£91.7m investment as UK accelerates towards net-zero emissions
Electric Vehicles

£91.7m investment as UK accelerates towards net-zero emissions

Net-zero motoring moved a step closer today as the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) announced almost £92 million combined government and industry funding has been committed to four innovative projects, aiming...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EO Charging unveils plans to go public via SPAC merger

Electric vehicle (EV) charging company EO Charging has unveiled plans to go public and list its stock on the Nasdaq....
_
Alec Peachey
WEVC next-gen electric commercial vehicles to begin UK production
Electric Vehicles

WEVC next-gen electric commercial vehicles to begin UK production

Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) announces manufacture of up to 5,000 new commercial EVs per annum in the Midlands....
_
Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Electric Vehicles

ChargePoint acquires eBus and commercial vehicle management provider

ChargePoint has announced it acquired ViriCiti, a provider of electrification solutions for eBus and commercial fleets, to accelerate its fleet electrification....
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Elmtronics secures fleet charging deal with Keltruck

UK electric vehicle (EV) charging points provider Elmtronics has secured a new fleet deal with Keltruck Limited, Europe’s largest independent Scania distributor, serving the Midlands and South Wales....
_
Alec Peachey
DHL Express orders of first-ever all-electric cargo planes
Electric Vehicles

DHL Express orders first-ever all-electric cargo planes

DHL Express and all-electric aircraft manufacturer, Eviation, have announced DHL's first order of twelve Alice eCargo planes....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Fleet Alliance launches low cost salary sacrifice scheme for SMEs

Fleet Alliance has launched a brand-new salary sacrifice scheme to allow small and medium-sized businesses to offer their employees zero-emission electric cars at attractive rates....
_
Alec Peachey
Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub coming to Oxford
Electric Vehicles

Work begins to connect Energy Superhub Oxford to National Grid

Work to install a high-powered underground cable that will deliver electricity to the UK’s largest public electric vehicle (EV) charging hub at Oxford’s Redbridge Park & Ride has begun....
_
Alec Peachey
Royal Mail set to add 3,000 electric vehicles to UK fleet
Electric Vehicles

Major British companies commit to electrifying fleets by 2030

Seven major British companies, – BP, BT, Direct Line Group, Royal Mail, ScottishPower, Severn Trent and Tesco – have joined forces to create the Electric Vehicle Fleet Accelerator (EVFA) and...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy launches editorial board

Transport + Energy has launched an editorial advisory board which is made up of key figures from both sectors....
_
Alec Peachey
ChargePoint announces agreement to acquire e-mobility tech provider has·to·be
Infrastructure + technology

ChargePoint announces agreement to acquire e-mobility tech provider has·to·be

The acquisition is expected to strengthen ChargePoint’s industry leadership and accelerate pace of electrification across Europe....
_
Alec Peachey
Islington welcomes new electric cage tippers at Waste and Recycling Centre
Electric Vehicles

Islington welcomes new electric cage tippers at Waste and Recycling Centre

Islington Council can today announce the arrival of the borough’s first fully electric cage tippers, as work to fully electrify the council’s fleet of vehicles continues....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Redde Northgate acquires EV charging infrastructure business

The parent company of Northgate Vehicle Hire has acquired ChargedEV - a provider of EV charging infrastructure and associated services....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail switches on all-electric company car schemes

As part of its ongoing drive to reduce emissions, Royal Mail gears its company car schemes to electric vehicles only....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

National Grid welcomes Transport Decarbonisation Plan

Graeme Cooper, the head of future markets at National Grid, has welcomed the Government's Transport Decarbonisation Plan and hopes that it will trigger the investment and technology changes needed to...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Capgemini to electrify entire 12,000-vehicle fleet by 2030

Capgemini will now only order hybrid and electric cars and vans for its 12,000-vehicle company fleet as it transitions to full electrification by 2030....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Used EV market can grow by 40% in 2030 by transforming fleets

A new global report released today by international non-profit, The Climate Group, has found that most buses and light duty fleet vehicles can switch to EVs in leading markets by...
_
Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Comment: Charging infrastructure must keep pace with demand for EVs

Charlie Jardine, CEO and founder of EO Charging, explains why the rollout of public charge points in the UK must pick up pace in order to keep up with demand...
_
Alec Peachey
Volta Trucks reveals the first running Volta Zero prototype chassis
Electric Vehicles

Volta Trucks reveals the first running Volta Zero prototype chassis

Volta Trucks, the start-up electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has revealed the first running prototype chassis of the Volta Zero – the world’s first purpose-built full-electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

GIG and Heliox partner to deliver pioneering EV Charging-as-a-Service

Macquarie’s Green Investment Group (GIG) has partnered with Heliox B.V. to start delivering eBus & eTruck charging infrastructure across Europe....
_
Alec Peachey
energy network
Energy

BP invests $7m in EV charging firm IoTecha

BP Ventures has invested $7 million in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging firm IoTecha....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

The electric bus revolution

Bernard Magee, Director of Electrical Vehicle Charging at Siemens, discusses the work being done to electrify buses and how both the transport and energy sectors must work together to increase...
_
Alec Peachey
Royal Mail set to add 3,000 electric vehicles to UK fleet
Electric Vehicles

Royal Mail set to add 3,000 electric vehicles to UK fleet

Around 3,000 additional electric vehicles are set to join Royal Mail’s fleet, as the company announces a ten-fold increase in the number of electric vehicles it operates, with plans to...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

National Grid joins EV100 and commits to electrifying fleet of vehicles

National Grid has joined EV100 - a global initiative launched by the Climate Group that brings together companies committed to the transition to electric vehicles....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

First rapid EV charging hub for fleets opened by BP Pulse

BP Pulse has opened the UK’s first rapid charging hub for fleets of EVs - with 10 electric vehicles able to charge simultaneously at the site on Park Lane in...
_
Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Vanarama chooses Elmtronics as EV charging supplier

Vanarama has partnered with national EV charging installation company Elmtronics to supply and install EV workplace and fleet chargers at their head office and at their fleet services centre....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Bid to turn bus depot into UK’s largest EV charging hub

First Bus has started work on an ambitious project to turn its flagship Glasgow depot into the UK's largest electric vehicle charging hub....
_
Alec Peachey
David Beckham invests in UK EV company Lunaz
Electric Vehicles

David Beckham invests in UK EV company Lunaz

David Beckham joins the Barclay, Reuben and Dellal families in investing in the rapidly growing vehicle electrification company, Lunaz, which upcycles and converts vehicles to clean-air powertrains....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Volta Trucks brings Volta Zero model to Italy

Full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Volta Trucks has confirmed that its Volta Zero model will make its Italian debut between 7 and 11 June in Milan....
_
Alec Peachey
Mercedes-Benz Trucks forms charging infrastructure partnership with EVBox Group
Electric Vehicles

Mercedes-Benz Trucks forms charging infrastructure partnership with EVBox Group

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has entered into a strategic charging infrastructure partnership with EVBox Group....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Leicester’s first electric buses bring cleaner, greener travel

A fleet of electric buses, powered by 100% renewable energy, will replace diesel vehicles on Leicester’s three park & ride routes this week....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK businesses set to make almost £16bn investment in EVs this year

Research commissioned by Centrica Business Solutions shows that UK businesses are set to invest £15.8 billion on the electrification of their vehicle fleets over the next year....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Using gas as a transport fuel

With many logistics companies switching to gas (both LNG and CNG) and biomethane to power their heavy good vehicles (HGVs) - Isaac Occhipinti, Head of External Affairs at Gas Vehicle...
_
Alec Peachey
Hydrogen + biofuels

Black & Veatch eBook designed to help operators decarbonise their fleets

A new eBook from Black & Veatch outlines eight phases to help fleet operators decarbonise their vehicles and provides guidance over how to navigate new technologies, infrastructure choices and supply...
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Vattenfall works with Tevva to speed up electrification of businesses fleets

Vattenfall Network Solutions has teamed up with electric truck company Tevva to help businesses switch to a zero-emission vehicle fleet and to reduce the overall carbon impact of their operations....
_
Alec Peachey
Energy

Interview: Investing ahead of need

Russell Fowler is Senior Project Manager for Transport Decarbonisation at National Grid. Here, he speaks exclusively to Transport and Energy about the company’s vital role in supporting the transition to...
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Siemens helping fleet operators to decarbonise trucks

Siemens is helping fleet operators transition to full electric trucks in urban areas, but believes the road to decarbonising transport needs to gather pace if the UK is to achieve...
_
Alec Peachey
Highways

Decarbonising industry

The government’s eagerly awaited Transport Decarbonisation Plan is set to be released this spring, which will provide logistics businesses with guidance on how to achieve net-zero transport emissions by 2050....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Energy and transport: the big opportunity

Simon Pickett, EV Project Development Manager at SSE Enterprise, reflects on his time spent working across both the transport and energy sectors and how together they can offer a fast...
_
Alec Peachey
Latest

BMW and Daimler Mobility join forces with BP

Global energy giant BP has partnered with BMW Group and Daimler Mobility AG on the firms' Digital Charging Solutions GmBH (DCS)....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Oxford gets first electric bin lorry

Funding for the first electric refuse collection vehicle in Oxford has been achieved ahead of the city’s zero emission zone pilot in August 2021, the local authority has announced. Part-funded...

_
James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Rail industry announces decarbonisation plan

The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced its new RailDecarb21 campaign today in a bid to accelerate the transition to a decarbonised rail network....
_
James Evison
Westminster
Energy

Transport Committee: Rail network requires decarbonisation strategy

The rail industry needs a clear strategy from government on how to decarbonise the network, according to the parliamentary Transport Committee...
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Volvo invests in EV charging software company

Volvo Group Venture Capital AB has invested in Driivz, a global EV charging software company which has developed a platform for managing large charging networks for electric vehicles from end-to-end....
_
James Evison
Energy

Onto partners with Shell on EV charging

Electric vehicle subscription provider Onto has partnered with Shell to offer access to more than 3,400 charge points across the UK....
_
James Evison
Volkswagen electric vehicles
Latest

Volkswagen focuses on digitisation in new EV strategy

Vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen has outlined how it aims to put software at the heart of its EV strategy as it accelerates growth in the sector. The company’s new ‘Accelerate 2030’...

_
James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Renewable fuels cut 46m tonnes of truck emissions

A new study has revealed high-blend renewable fuels (HBRF) could speed up the rate of decarbonisation of road transport....
_
James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

EY: Fleet electrification to accelerate decarbonisation

Fast moving firms will see a 'significant upside' in their movement towards fleet decarbonisation, according to accountancy firm EY....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Dundee continues with fleet electrification plans

Two new electric bin lorries have been added by Dundee City Council in the latest element of the local authority’s drive to electrify transport in the city....
_
James Evison
Energy

How far will electricity take us?

Head of markets at UK Power Networks Services, Philip Heathcote, examines the changes across the energy supply industry - and its impact on transportation....
_
Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

British Gas makes huge Vauxhall EV order

One of the UK's largest orders of EVs has been placed by British Gas for the new all-electric Vauxhall Vivaro e-van....
_
James Evison
Latest

Ford accelerates EV transition to mid-2020s

Ford has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to accelerate its EV transition with the aim to electrify its commercial vehicle business....
_
James Evison
Hyundai fuel cell truck
Electric Vehicles

Report: Heavy EVs due to grow rapidly in 2021

A new report from US firm Chargepoint has claimed that the medium and heavy duty electric vehicle market is due to grow by more than 100% this year....
_
James Evison
Electric Vehicles

General Motors launches BrightDrop EV logistics solution

General Motors has announced plans for an ecosystem of electric first-to-last mile products, software and services for delivery companies....
_
James Evison
car market
Latest

Car market looks to green recovery after ‘lost year’

New car registrations were down by almost a third across 2020 - but positive EV market figures signal green growth in 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...
_
James Evison
electric charger
Energy

Leeds EV charging firm bought by Liberty Global

The owner of Virgin Media has purchased a Leeds-based EV charging, solar and battery storage firm, The Phoenix Works....
_
James Evison
Electric charging
Energy

SSEN joins EV1OO group to decarbonise fleet

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks has signed up to the Climate Group’s EV100 commitment to decarbonise its fleet of vehicles by 2030....
_
James Evison
Scania charging
Latest

Scania partners with ENGIE and EVBox

Truck manufacturer Scania has partnered with the firms to develop electric charging solutions in Europe for trucks and buses....
_
James Evison
Alfen charging
Energy

SSE partners with Alfen on EV charging network

One of the UK's largest energy firms, SSE Enterprise, has signed a 3-year framework agreement with charging company Alfen....
_
James Evison
Mitie electric vans
Electric Vehicles

Mitie switches 20% of vehicles to electric

Outsourcing giant Mitie has achieved a landmark of its EV strategy, switching 20% of cars and small vans to electrification....
_
James Evison
Highways

Fresh EV charging in Inverclyde as part of £85k project

A dozen EV charging points have been added by Inverclyde council as the local authority moves towards electrification. The project has seen electric charging points added at a number of...

_
James Evison
Scania electric truck
Electric Vehicles

Scania launches fully-electric truck range

Swedish truck firm launches its first fully-electric trucks with operable across a whole day. The commercial vehicle manufacturer has included a fully electric truck and a plug-in hybrid for urban...

_
James Evison
Volkswagen electric vehicles
Electric Vehicles

One in four European cars to be electric by 2025

New research has suggested that a quarter of all cars will be electric by the middle of the decade. According to Germany research centre, Chemnitz Research Institute, more than 2...

_
James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Funding secured for hydrogen-powered train design

The UK’s first hydrogen-powered train (HydroFLEX) is moving closer to commercial operation after the University of Birmingham was awarded new funding by the Department for Transport....
_
James Evison

©2024

Linkedin X-twitter

Input your search keywords and press enter.

Be the first to know. Subscribe to our newsletter and never miss a story.

Our weekly newsletter delivers a round-up of the top stories from the sectors, along with our insight on the main events that week. Our highly engaged subscribers find our newsletter essential reading as a snapshot of what’s happening.

Enter now