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Transport + Energy shortlisted for two PPA Independent Publisher Awards

Transport + Energy has been shortlisted for two PPA Independent Publisher Awards, including Business Publication of the Year and Event of the Year (Business Media)....
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James Evison
Featured

Transport + Energy Awards 2026 shortlist announced

The shortlisted entries for the Transport + Energy Awards 2026 have been announced following a record-breaking year for applications....
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

News analysis: Domestic electric vehicle charging

In the first part of an analysis of the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, James Evison looks at the issues around domestic EV charging....
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James Evison
Industry insight

News analysis: The ZEV Mandate debate

James Evison looks at the journey to the ZEV Mandate, and the current state of play for the changeable policy....
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James Evison
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....
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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...
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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"....
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James Evison
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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...

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Susan Fairley
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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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Susan Fairley
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....
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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...

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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...

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Susan Fairley
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...

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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)....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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Alec Peachey
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....
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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....
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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...
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Alec Peachey
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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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%....
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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)....
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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....
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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....
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James Evison
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...
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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....
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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...

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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 +...

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James Evison
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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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Alec Peachey
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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Paua partners with First Bus

EV charging solution for business fleets firm, Paua, has partnered with bus operator First Bus....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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)...

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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....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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)....
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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....
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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....
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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...

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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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...
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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....
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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'....
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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....
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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....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles
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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....
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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....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Finalists for Transport + Energy Awards announced

Shortlist released for industry awards event alongside Transport + Energy Forum....
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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...
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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)....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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 &...
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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...
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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...
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Alec Peachey

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