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Electric Vehicles

Only 1 in 4 UK technicians qualified to work on EVs

The slowing pace of technician training has seen skills spread unevenly across the UK, according to the latest IMI TechSafe EV data....
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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....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

January new car sales data shows 1 in 3 sold were electric

January's new car sales show that plug-in cars (BEVs and PHEVs) accounted for nearly one-third of all registrations, according to new data published by New Automotive....
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Cars with plug rises to record share of output

Production of BEV, PHEV and HEV cars rose by 8.3% to a combined 298,813 units, according to the latest figures from the SMMT....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Majority of used car dealers expect 2026 ZEV Mandate to be met

Almost six out of 10 (57%) used car dealers expect the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for the New Year to be met, according to new research....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Used EV incentives critical to transition

New research suggests the next phase of the UK’s electric vehicle transition will be won or lost in the used market, not the new car showroom....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EVs forecast to represent 29% of car market in 2026

EV sales in the UK will increase to 580,000 in 2026, representing 29% of a total of two million new car registrations, according to forecasts from DriveElectric....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Third of new cars registered are now BEV

Battery electric cars accounted for 32.7% of new car registrations, matching the 2026 ZEV mandate target a month early, according to data from New AutoMotive....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Top 10 stories from Transport + Energy in 2025

As we come to the end of 2025, Transport + Energy rounds up all the top stories of the year across the sectors....
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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
Industry insight

Driving decarbonisation without derailing EV uptake

Richard Sallnow, transport expert at PA Consulting, argues that as the UK moves towards per-mile charging for electric vehicles, clear ownership and governance of the scheme will be crucial to...
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Alec Peachey
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

EV policy uncertainty could deter drivers’ from making switch

Uncertainty over electric vehicle (EV) policy could threaten UK drivers’ confidence to switch, according to the latest AA UK EV Readiness Index....
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Alec Peachey
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...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Conservatives to axe ZEV Mandate if they win election

The Conservative Party has announced plans to axe the 2030 ZEV Mandate, the legislation that the political party itself introduced in 2024....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Reports that EU could push back ICE sales ban to 2040

Reports have claimed that the European Union is planning to move back the date on stopping the sale of new ICE vehicles to 2040....
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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."...
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV growth continues to near ZEV Mandate levels

BEV have continues to grow in November as the sector hit 26.4% of the new market, according to separate figures from New Automotive and the SMMT....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

More EVs get top band of Electric Car Grant

The MINI Countryman, Renault 4, Renault 5 and the Alpine A290 have all received the top £3,750 band of the Electric Car Grant....
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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....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

DfT announces changes to rules on electric vans

The Department for Transport has set out fresh proposals around electric vans, following a consultation on regulations...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

T+E Forum 2025: Perran Moon calls for “just transition” on EV charging

Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Electric Vehicles (EV) Perran Moon has opened the Transport + Energy Forum 2025 with a call for a just transition in the roll-out...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Electric Vehicles UK calls on government to ‘resist’ pressure on ZEV Mandate

Industry group Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) has today called for the Government to resist pressure to dilute the effectiveness of its flagship ZEV Mandate....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Reports of electric vehicle pay-per-mile tax in Budget

Industry groups have responded to reports that have claimed the Autumn Budget could include a new pay-per-mile charge for EVs....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEVs deliver 26% of new car sales

Battery-electric vehicles (BEV) made up 26% of all new car sales in October, according to new data from New AutoMotive. The strongest market share of 2025 so far for BEVs,...

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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....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Second largest ever number of BEVs hit the road

Figures for September suggest that around 70,000 new battery-electric vehicles (BEV) hit the road last month, which is the second highest figure behind March 2025....
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James Evison
Hydrogen + biofuels

Call for hydrogen to play role in heavy transport decarbonisation

The HEA, RHA and the CPA are calling on the government to act swiftly to ensure hydrogen remains an option for decarbonising heavy transport....
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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
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEVs hit 26.8% market share

Battery-electric vehicles (BEV) share of the new car market has hit 26.8% for August, according to figures from New Automotive....
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

New EV infrastructure firm Amplify launches

A new entrant into the EV infrastructure market called Amplify has been created by electrical services company Sinewave....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV growth continues in July to 21.3%

The battery-electric vehicle (BEV) market share has continued to rise in July as overall registrations fell, according to fresh figures....
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

UK electric vehicle charge point growth hits 27%

The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK has grown by 27% in the past year, with 17,370 added since July 2024 - according to statistics released...
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

EV barriers are “falling away”

Fewer barriers are standing between businesses and zero emissions fleets, according to the latest analysis of the monthly EV barometer from Europcar Mobility Group UK....
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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
Electric Vehicles

APC and UK Government announces zero emission grants

The APC and the Department for Business and Trade have announced grants for new zero-emission vehicle and mobility innovation projects....
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James Evison
car market
Featured

UK Government to offer discount up to £3,750 on EVs

The UK Government has announced a £650 million electric vehicle (EV) grant scheme, worth up to £3,750 per car at the point of sale, for new eligible EVs priced at...
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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...
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Alec Peachey
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
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
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV growth continues with 24.8% market share

Registrations for BEVs and other plug-in cars have risen rapidly, according to figures published by the SMMT....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Battery electric vehicles represent 1 in 4 new cars sold in June

Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) captured a record 24.9% of the new car market in June, according to new data from New AutoMotive....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK EV market growing faster than global average

UK EV sales are accelerating faster than elsewhere, hitting 64% of passenger vehicle sales by 2030, compared with 42% globally....
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James Evison
Transport

Multi-billion pound investment for transport and energy in Spending Review

The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced plans for the transport and energy sectors, following a year-long review of Whitehall finances....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

BEV market grows by 28% year-on-year

The UK's EV market has continued to grow in May with new BEV registrations growing by 28% compared to the same month last year....
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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

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
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV registrations up 35.2% in 2025

Year-to-date the new car market is up 3.1% and new battery-electric vehicles (BEV) registrations are up 35.2% to push market share to 20.7%, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Grid connection delay risks commercial vehicle decarbonisation goals

Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero, but current grid connection processes are impacting operators' EV investments, according to new analysis....
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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

Motorists “want government to do more” on EV incentives

The UK Government needs to do more to incentivise the purchase of electric vehicles (EV), according to new research....
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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....
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James Evison
News

ZEV Mandate weakened by UK Government

Vehicle manufacturers have been given "greater freedom" on how to hit the 2030 phase out for new petrol and diesel cars, the UK Government has announced....
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James Evison
Latest

Best ever month for electric car sales in UK

The UK has recorded its best ever month for electric car sales with over 68,000 fully-electric cars sold in March, according to figures released by New AutoMotive....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry calls for used market support to secure green transition

Companies responsible for new electric vehicle (EV) registrations have warned the UK Government that a failure to support the used market "will stop the zero-emission transition in its tracks"....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EVs still “£1,200 cheaper a year under new tax rules”

Despite changes to the tax rules which mean electric vehicles (EV) now have to pay Vehicle Excise Duty, they are still considerably cheaper to run than ICE equivalents, according to...
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James Evison
Industry insight

T+E Q&A: Zapgo

Transport + Energy spoke to Ross Mabon, the Chief Operating Officer of rapid electric vehicle charging firm Zapgo, about its plans for the future....
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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

BVRLA outlines key priorities for future

Helping the sector deliver decarbonisation, responding to regulatory scrutiny, and preparing for further change were the three priorities presented to the sector as part of the BVRLA’s Annual Dinner....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Reports claim “substantial changes” to ZEV Mandate

Reports over the weekend have suggested that a "substantial change of policy" has been agreed by the UK Government on the ZEV Mandate....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

The AA: more needs to be done on EV adoption

More needs to be done to ramp up EV adoption, according to a new AA study launched today (Monday 10 March)....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Drivers face £1.6k ‘petrol premium’ from weakened ZEV mandate

A two-year delay to the ZEV mandate policy could ultimately result in 2.7m fewer second-hand EVs being available in the years ahead, according to fresh research....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV registrations have best start to year

One in four cars registered in February 2025 was an electric vehicle (EV), according to new separate sets of figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and...
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James Evison
Featured

UK hits 75,000 EV charge point milestone

The number of public charge points in the UK has surpassed 75,000, according to the latest data from Zapmap....
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James Evison
ev battery
Electric Vehicles

BMW puts electric MINI production on hold

Manufacturer BMW has said it was "reviewing the timing" for re-introducing electric MINI production at its Cowley plant near Oxford....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

High public charging prices major barrier to wider EV uptake, EVA England report shows

Three out of four drivers believe the high cost of public charging is the most significant barrier to wider uptake of electric vehicles (EV), according to a report released today...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

REA says ZEV mandate will save lives and should remain as is

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has called on the Government to remain resolute on the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, arguing that it will reduce air pollution and help save...
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Alec Peachey
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
Infrastructure + technology

ChargeUK calls for ZEV mandate to remain

The charging sector’s ability to support the EV transition is "severely compromised" if the right conditions for investment cannot be secured, according to ChargeUK....
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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
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
Electric Vehicles

EV sales grow but call for support

Fresh vehicle sales figures have revealed battery electric vehicles (BEVs) saw a sizeable increase in January, up 41.6% to 29,634 units, delivering a market share of 21.3%....
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James Evison
News

Government accelerates investment in EV sector

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has announced a £55m boost for on-street charging, alongside reports the UK Government is set to support electric vehicle (EV) purchasing too....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

EVA England launches driver survey

Dedicated drivers’ association EVA England has launched a survey in response to the current ZEV Mandate Government consultation....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Transport + Energy releases Delivery Plan

A Delivery Plan to the UK Government has been published by Transport + Energy, including key learnings from the brand's Forum in November 2024....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Stellantis meets ZEV mandate target for cars and vans

Stellantis has become one of the vehicle manufacturers in the UK to comply with the UK’s Vehicle Emissions Trading Scheme (VETS) – more commonly known as the Zero Emission Vehicle...
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Alec Peachey
e-scooter
Electric Vehicles

Call for government support on electric motorcycles

The UK Government must provide greater clarity for the future of the electric motorcycle sector, according to the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA). Although motorcycle sales grew last month by...

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James Evison
Uncategorized

Zapmap figures reveal record growth of chargers

Charge point mapping service Zapmap has published figures for EV charge point installations in 2024, revealing another year of record growth....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

BEV boom as electric largest segment of UK vehicle registrations

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has revealed that battery-electric vehicles (BEV) made up almost a third of the market in the final month of...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

ZEV mandate consultation launched with Government set to restore 2030 phase out date for new ICE cars

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a consultation on the UK's Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate - with the automotive and charging industries invited to have their say on...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Call to recommit to EV sales targets

Organisations and investors spearheading the roll out of EV charging infrastructure have issued a coordinated call on the UK Government to urgently recommit to existing EV sales targets....
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

NAO: charge points “on track” but government faces challenges

Public electric vehicle chargepoint installations areon track to meet the minimum 300,000 needed across the UK by 2030, but government faces challenges, according to a new National Audit Office (NAO)...
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James Evison
News

Innovative agenda provokes discussion at Transport + Energy Forum

With a packed agenda which sets the event apart from others, the T+E Forum at Warwick Conferences opened up a diverse debate both in and out of the conference room....

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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

UK car industry “on course” to hit ZEV Mandate for 2024

New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) has found that the UK car industry is on course to hit the Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) Mandate’s sales targets...
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Government gets behind GRIDSERVE expansion

Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood visited GRIDSERVE’s Electric Forecourt on the A1(M) at Junction 7 near Stevenage....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group’s EV100 calls to protect ZEV Mandate

Members of The Climate Group’s EV100 have called on the UK Government to protect the “world-leading” ZEV Mandate as it enters into a fresh consultation. The news follows an announcement...

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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Heidi Alexander announced as new Transport Secretary

Labour MP for Swindon South Heidi Alexander has been appointed as the new Transport Secretary following the resignation of Louise Haigh....
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James Evison
Transport

More funding for sustainable aviation from government

Some £43m is set to be invested in the aviation industry by the UK Government into green projects related to aviation....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Government to push ahead with ZEV Mandate consultation

Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has told the motor manufacturing industry that the government will push ahead with a short consultation on the ZEV Mandate, following discussions last week....
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

“Foolish” to alter ZEV mandate

The charging industry has welcomed reports of the UK Government's consultation on the ZEV mandate, but warned it would be "foolish" to "backslide" on current commitments....
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James Evison

Awards 2025 – Best public sector fleet partnership

Transport + Energy Awards 2025 Best public sector fleet partnership Relevant for: Local authorities and/or private sector who have formed a collaborative partnership and helped to decarbonise a fleet. Examples...

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nick
Electric Vehicles

T+E Forum 2024: Industry “needs certainty”

The latest news from the UK Government on the 2030 ICE sales ban and ZEV mandate was welcomed by the sector as the Transport + Energy Forum 2024 kicked off...
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Government to set out ZEV mandate details “in due course”

The UK Government has announced it will stick to the 2030 ICE phase out, but said further details on the zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will be released "in due course"....
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James Evison
car market
Electric Vehicles

Government must “hold its nerve” on ZEV mandate

Reports that some vehicle manufacturers plan to press the UK government on reforming the ZEV mandate are "badly timed" and "ill thought through" according to industry lobby group ChargeUK....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

B&Q introduces electric delivery trucks

Retailer B&Q is accelerating its progress towards hitting its Scope 1 and 2 net zero target by 2040 with the introduction of new electric delivery trucks....
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James Evison
Featured

Be.EV acquires Mer as EV charging sector consolidation continues

Manchester-based EV charge point operator Be.EV has today (12 February) acquired Mer’s entire UK public charging network from Norwegian state energy firm Statkraft, tripling its footprint and creating a national...
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Alec Peachey
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...
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James Evison
Infrastructure + technology

ChargeUK: Charging infrastructure offers economic growth potential

Ahead of the Budget, ChargeUK CEO Vicky Read has called for the Government to seize the economic prize of net zero transport through investing in charging infrastructure....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

NFDA survey highlights EV growth

Trade association The National Franchised Dealers Association's (NFDA) latest survey of dealers has revealed scores related to the topic of EVs continue to rise....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Decarbonisation of transport “could save households £22bn”

Decarbonising UK transport could save households £22 billion by 2035, according to new analysis from the Resolution Foundation published today (17 October)....
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James Evison
Featured

Be.EV acquires Mer as EV charging sector consolidation continues

Manchester-based EV charge point operator Be.EV has today (12 February) acquired Mer’s entire UK public charging network from Norwegian state energy firm Statkraft, tripling its footprint and creating a national...
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Alec Peachey
News

EV charging sector responds to Miliband claims

The UK electric vehicle (EV) charging sector has hit back at energy secretary Ed Miliband's claim in an interview that it was one of the issues holding back the country...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK sees record EV sales in September

UK electric car sales recorded their best month on record in September, with over 50,000 new electric cars registered - according to statistics released by New AutoMotive....
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Alec Peachey
Hydrogen + biofuels

Hybrid rules creates hydrogen van “opportunity”

The UK government’s decision to allow hybrids to remain on sale until 2035 creates a "potential window of opportunity" for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, according to...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Decarbonisation targets ‘at risk’ without used EV demand

Government decarbonisation targets are at risk unless it acts now to strengthen demand for used electric vehicles, the BVRLA has warned....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Cheaper EV running costs converting ICE owners

Half of ICE drivers want to shift to electric vehicles (EV) due to the cheaper running costs as they feel the squeeze at the fuel pump, new research has found....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Future Roads Minister reaffirms Government’s commitment to 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Future Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood has reiterated the Government's commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030....
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA warns on ICE phase out date

The UK government needs to put additional support measures in place to ensure its phase out of new ICE vehicle sales can be met by 2030, according to the British...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government set to reinstate 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

The Government looks set to reinstate the 2030 date for the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel cars, according to national media reports....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Combatting misinformation about electric vehicles

Whilst sales of electric vehicles (EVs) continue to grow, both for new cars and as we saw last week, for second-hand cars too - the battle for hearts and minds...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Former head of Polestar UK joins board of The EV Network

The former CEO of electric car manufacturer Polestar UK has joined the board of The EV Network - a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure solutions....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Call for Haigh to take action on zero emission vans

The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has written to the new Secretary of State for Transport to urge her to take action to get electric van usage on...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA report shows divide in EV adoption is widening

The latest Leasing Outlook report from the BVRLA shows a growing divide between company-provided cars and private motorists when it comes to electric vehicle (EV) demand....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA Road to Zero report highlights progress

The potholes in the Road to Zero are beginning to curtail the UK’s journey to zero-emission road transport, according to a new report by the BVRLA....
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group calls for EU-wide zero-emission fleet mandate

Non-profit Climate Group’s flagship EV100 and EV100+ have called for an EU-wide mandate that sets clear zero-emission corporate fleet targets...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Sales of BEVs rise in June as new car registrations hit million mark

The UK new car market has hit the half year million motors mark for the first time in five years, with the latest figures published by the Society of Motor...
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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...
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Alec Peachey
News

Dealers call on EV acceleration for next government

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has highlighted the need to continue the acceleration of support for electric vehicles from the incoming British government....
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Alec Peachey
Skills

IMI analyses UK political party manifestos

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has analysed the UK political party manifestos in a new document in order to assist members in navigating policies....
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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....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

“Little evidence” of ZEV mandate helping van market

The Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition has seen "little evidence" of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate regime "igniting" the LCV market, five months into the new rules....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Initial ZEV mandate target within reach as sales of EVs rise

The latest statistics released by New Automotive show that battery electric vehicles continued their best ever start to the year as sales in the first five months of 2024 rose...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Motability showcases eWAV and benefits of electric transition

The Motability Scheme’s has showcased the eVITA electric wheelchair-accessible vehicle (eWAV) and communicated the benefits of EVs to potential customers at its event at the NEC in Birmingham....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Auto Trader report shows ZEV mandate is driving down price of new EVs

Auto Trader’s latest Road to 2035 Report, which tracks the UKs progress of the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), reveals the impact of the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate,...
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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....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New AutoMotive launch first dedicated EV dealer comparison tool 

UK drivers can now easily calculate the savings of going electric by using New AutoMotive’s new electric vehicle (EV) Dealer Comparison Tool....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EV100 report shows leading businesses have boosted their electric car fleets to 630,000 EVs globally

Leading global businesses are boosting international demand for electric vehicles (EVs) by switching over 630,000 cars and vans to electric across 71 global markets, a new report released today (4th...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

EV charge point funding worth over £185m available to councils

Dedicated funding worth over £185 million is being made available for local authorities to help speed up the deployment of electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the country....
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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
Electric Vehicles

Ford opens new EV testing facilities

Ford has expanded its electric vehicle (EV) testing facilities in the UK with a £24 million investment into its Dunton Campus’ research and development laboratory....
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government EV strategy “needs rapid recharge”

A House of Lords committee report has warned the government needs to put its foot on the accelerator if the UK is to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in time...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Five councils receive LEVI funding for on-street EV chargepoints

The first local authorities to receive Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) funding to develop electric vehicle (EV) chargepoint infrastructure, totalling £14.2 million, have been approved....
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Accelerating the transition to electrification

In January, the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate officially came into force, with the Department for Transport (DfT) confirming a national target of 22% for cars and 10% for vans...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Auto Trader report highlights China’s impact on price of EVs in UK

Chinese brands are set to capture a sixth of the UK’s electric car market by 2030 as its manufacturers look overseas after conquering their domestic market, Auto Trader's latest report...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

InstaVolt announces additional funding from EQT to expand charging network

Rapid charging network InstaVolt has raised additional funding to accelerate its roll out of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the UK and Europe....
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Fleet leasing playing vital ZEV role

Some 42% of new vehicles added to the leasing fleet were battery electric vehicles (BEV) in the third quarter of 2023, figures have revealed....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

New statistics show record rate of charge point installation in 2023

Zapmap has published new year-end figures for EV charge point installations in 2023 which highlight record growth in the number of ultra-rapid chargers and high-power charging hubs opening across the...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth

The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show a resurgence in new car registrations in 2023, reaching an impressive 1.903 million for the year. 2023 saw...
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

ZEV mandate becomes law

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate (ZEV) mandate has now officially become law, requiring all new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2035....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

RAC research shows motorway services high-power charger target not met by end of 2023

The Government did not hit its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in England by the end of 2023,...
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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....
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Alec Peachey
ev battery
Electric Vehicles

Advanced Propulsion Centre demand report highlights confidence

Increased confidence in the sector and a rise in BEV demand to 2027 has been detailed in the latest Quarterly Demand Report (Q3) from the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC)....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

£70m pilot scheme to help power up motorway service areas

Transport Secretary Mark Harper has announced a £70 million pilot scheme which will help power up motorway service areas and pave the way for more ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

ZEV mandate passed into law

The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate was passed into law by the House of Commons last night (4th December 2023)....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Fresh support for van decarbonisation

The Office for Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) has said that van decarbonisation faces a "particular set of challenges" as it pledged support for the sector....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Skidmore tells T+E Forum to realise the net-zero opportunity

Mission Zero review author and former Energy Minister Chris Skidmore has told the Transport + Energy Forum today that net-zero is "here to stay" and the sector needs to win...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

The role of smart charging in advancing the EV transition

Kathleen MacLean, Head of Growth at ev.energy, looks at how to advance the electric vehicle (EV) transition through smart charging....
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Alec Peachey
Industry insight

Leading the e-mobility charge

Gill Nowell, Principal at sustainable engineering company AFRY, reflects on recent key developments in the e-mobility sector – and where we go from here....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

REA poll: Delay to ban on sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles could cost UK over £100m 

The decision to push back the ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars to 2035 has caused significant uncertainty in the industry and could lead to a...
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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....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Motability and Cenex join forces

Motability Operations and Cenex have joined forces to support local authorities with plans for EV Infrastructure....
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Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Electric Vehicles

RECHARGE UK Chair sets out plan to speed up EV transition

The Chair of RECHARGE UK has set out his aims and objectives for the electric vehicle trade group, following the Government’s decision to scrap the 2030 ban on the sale...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government announces 80% ZEV mandate by 2030

The Government has announced the percentage of new zero emission cars (ZEV) manufacturers are required to produce each year up to 2030, following the Prime Minister’s decision to delay the...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Any ZEV mandate change puts £16.5bn savings at stake

Ahead of news that the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is about to be published, new analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit has found that a saving...
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry hits back at suggested delay to 2030 ban on sale of new petrol and diesel cars

Professionals from across the transport, energy and automotive sectors have hit back at speculation that the Government will water down some of their key green policies - including delaying the...
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

BVRLA says Road to Zero targets hanging ‘in the balance’

The BVRLA has warned that dangerous gaps are appearing in the UK’s journey towards zero-emission road transport, with those leading the transition leaving others lagging behind....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK is fifth best-prepared country for EV transition

The UK has been ranked the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle (EV) transition, despite intensifying challenges around supply and regulation, according to EY’s latest EV...
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Alec Peachey
Electric vans help power Scottish Water's zero emissions targets
Electric Vehicles

NFDA highlight electric van concerns to DfT

The National Franchised Dealers Association's (NFDA) Commercial Vehicle division have highlighted regulatory issues which they say are holding back the electric van market....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

The culture war against EVs

In an exclusive column for Transport + Energy, Quentin Willson - Motoring Journalist and Founder of FairCharge - highlights the reasons why the Government must stick to its guns when...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Groups call on Transport Minister to adopt RECHARGE UK report recommendations

The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology), Zemo Partnership, FairCharge and The Climate Group have jointly signed a letter which calls on Minister for Decarbonisation and Technology The...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Consumers ‘set to phase out petrol and diesel cars before 2030’

The general public are set to stop buying petrol and diesel cars even before the current UK Government 2030 deadline, research has suggested....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

‘Dithering’ on zero emission mandate puts £6bn investment at risk

The "dither and delay" tactics of the government on the 2024 zero emission mandate could risk millions in investment, European clean transport NGO, Transport & Environment, has said....
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Alec Peachey
EV charger on road
Infrastructure + technology

ChargeUK calls on Prime Minister to stand firm on transition to EVs

ChargeUK, a trade body which represents the UK’s EV charging infrastructure industry, has today (1 August) written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak urging him to ‘stand firm’ on the transition...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Concern over potential delay to 2030 ICE sales ban

Concern has arisen about the potential roll-back of the current phase out date of petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 after the Prime Minister failed to confirm it will go-ahead...
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Alec Peachey
Energy

CCC states government ‘off-track’ to hitting 2030 targets

Despite the UK government being more transparent on its net-zero plans, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has said its confidence in meeting 2030 goals is "markedley less" than a year...
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Climate Group warns of e-van supply issues

Businesses are being held back from electrifying their fleets due to supply shortages, according to the international NGO, Climate Group....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

REA issues response to BBC’s Panorama on EVs

The REA (Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology) has responded to the BBC’s latest Panorama Programme on electric vehicles (EVs) and dismissed claims that the UK does not have...
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Openreach partners with Ground Control

Maintenance firm Ground Control will install 8,500 charge points for UK broadband provider Openreach....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry interview: Andy Eastlake, CEO of Zemo Partnership

Ahead of the group's 20th anniversary, Andy Eastlake - Chief Executive at the Zemo Partnership - reflects on the group's achievements over the last 20 years and discusses what needs...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Zemo Partnership reveals 20th Anniversary Conference details

Plans for Zemo Partnership’s 20th Anniversary Conference, for which Transport+Energy is a media partner, have been shared....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK fleet operators call for ambitious ZEV mandate

Leading UK businesses, including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail, have called on the government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) as we approach...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Ford calls for solution to potential EV tariffs

The British Ford chair has called on the UK and EU to continue current trading requirements until 2027 to allow for the battery supply chain to develop in Europe....
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Alec Peachey
News

Limiting climate change

Electricity generation and transport are the UK’s two worst offenders when it comes to greenhouse gases, at 21% and 24% of total emissions in 2020. It’s clear that we must...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

OZEV plug-in van grant extension welcomed

The government's extension of the plug-in van grant has been welcomed by the industry - but it has also called for further support to assist in the transition to zero-emission...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry Interview: Dan Caesar, Fully Charged

With less than 48 hours to go until the doors to this year’s Fully Charged Live South open, Transport + Energy caught up with CEO Dan Caesar to find out...
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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...
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

EV industry calls for action from Government ahead of ‘Green Day’ announcement

Senior voices from across the electrification industry have urged the Chancellor to support the industry by publishing a strong zero emission vehicle mandate to speed up the transition to electric...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

FairCharge calls for government to axe EV ‘pavement tax’

FairCharge, the national electric vehicle campaign group, is urgently calling on the Government to cut the VAT rates on public EV charging and has set out a six-point action plan...
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

Report shows 400,000 EVs in leading business fleets

More than 400,000 EVs are already being operated by firms involved in the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative, a new report has shown....
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James Evison
Electric Vehicles

Industry calls for clear EV policy following Britishvolt demise

Leading figures across the EV sector have called on the government to highlight the benefits of EVs and to make improved affordability a key factor....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Cost of charging an EV remains cheaper than filling up petrol or diesel car, report claims

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at the majority of public chargers is, more often than not, cheaper than filling up a petrol car - according to a...
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Alec Peachey
Energy

Net Zero Review sets out range of climate actions

Chris Skidmore has published his Net Zero Review which sets out 129 recommendations and calls for accelerated climate action from Government....
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Alec Peachey
car market
Electric Vehicles

One in three new cars registered in December were electric

Electric cars recorded their highest ever market share in December 2022, with one in three new cars sold being electric....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry calls for ZEV mandate legislation to be brought forward

A number of industry partners including Ford, Octopus, Pod Point and Britishvolt have urged the Government to bring forward legislation to ensure the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate is operational from...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

UK businesses agree plan to accelerate UK’s transition to EVs

UK businesses are putting pressure on the new government to maintain the momentum behind the UK’s transition to electric vehicles (EVs), after agreeing a seven-point plan....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Ensuring the voices of electric vehicle drivers are heard

James Court, Chief Executive Officer of EVA England, recently took part in the London to Brighton Electric Vehicle Rally - an event that showcased the development of electric vehicles and...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Almost a third of second hand car sales to be electric by 2030

Research carried out by LV= General Insurance shows that almost a third of second hand car sales to be electric by 2030....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Government closing plug-in grant for electric cars

The UK government has announced today (14 June) that it is closing the plug-in car grant scheme for electric cars and plans to focus on improving charging infrastructure....
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Alec Peachey
JustPark launches scheme to help EV adopters beat the end of the OZEV grant
Electric Vehicles

JustPark launches scheme to help EV adopters beat the end of the OZEV grant

Driveway sharing platform, JustPark, has launched its all-new EV Rewards programme alongside its first incentive: a £350 grant towards buying and installing a home charging unit....
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Latest

The number of people buying EVs has doubled in the last year

The number of people buying electric cars has doubled in the last year, according to the latest data from New AutoMotive’s Electric Car Count....
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Alec Peachey
Infrastructure + technology

Industry reaction to PM’s announcement on EV charge points

The transport and energy sectors have welcomed the announcement that all new homes, and buildings such as workplaces and supermarkets, will be required to install electric vehicle charge points....
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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...
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Industry reaction to Net Zero Strategy

The transport and energy sectors have given their reaction to the Government's Net Zero Strategy which includes the announcement of an extra £350 million to support the electrification of UK...
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Alec Peachey
Westminster
Electric Vehicles

Transport Committee report sets out key recommendations on EVs

Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive - according to a report published by the Transport Select Committee....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Energy UK report outlines recommendations to accelerate roll out of EVs

A report published by Energy UK sets out recommendations on how the Government can help deliver on its ambitious targets for phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Businesses call for Government leadership in EV roll out

The UK Electric Fleets Coalition, run by the international non-profit Climate Group, has called on the Government to show leadership on issues affecting the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs)....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

Report from Green Alliance says ZEV mandate would save lower income car owners thousands

Think tank Green Alliance has called for the UK government to introduce a zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate in order to make manufacturers increase the number of EVs they sell....
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Alec Peachey
Electric Vehicles

US report: Zero emission vehicles “future of energy efficiency”

Pure electric vehicles present "the greatest opportunity" to improve the energy efficiency of passenger vehicles and light trucks by 2035,...
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James Evison

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