National Highways makes ‘huge strides’ on cutting carbon
National Highways has announced it has made “huge strides” in its goal of cutting carbon emissions from England’s busiest roads to net zero.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak rolls back 2030 ICE target to 2035
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has ditched the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, rolling it back until 2035.
University of Birmingham to be UK lead for global clean energy centre
The University of Birmingham is to be the lead for the United Kingdom on a new £6.2m Global Centre in Clean Energy.
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 ban on the sales of new petrol and diesel cars.
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.
National Grid confirmed as platinum sponsor for Transport + Energy Forum
Transport + Energy Forum has announced headline sponsorship from National Grid, along with speaker participation at a senior level.
Europcar reduces its own fleet emissions by 85%
Carbon emissions from new vehicles to Europcar employees has reduced by 85% since 2021 compared to its legacy fleet.
EDF Renewables secures planning for battery sites
EDF Renewables UK has secured planning approval for three new grid-scale battery sites in Kent, Norwich and Essex which will support the transition to a decarbonised electricity system and accelerate the UK’s net zero ambitions.
AA webinar to examine EV transition challenges
AA Business Services has announced the theme of its latest webinar, Engaging People in the Drive for Change, for 26 September.
MFG passes 500 Ultra-Rapid EV chargers milestone
MFG has installed over 500 Ultra-Rapid EV chargers across 112 hubs throughout the UK – with the company committed to installing a total of 3,000 150kW, 300kW and 400kW EV Chargers by the end of 2030.
Fast charging battery tech needed to achieve mass adoption of EVs
Battery firm StoreDot says that high-speed charging times are now just as crucial to the widespread adoption of electric vehicles, as the deployment of high power charging infrastructure.
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 Country Readiness Index.