UK’s bus fleet could reach net zero first

The UK’s bus fleet could reach net zero before any other vehicle sector, with figures released by the the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showing that new registrations of the latest, greenest buses rose by a third (36.3%) to 424 units during Q2 2024.

Uptake of zero emission trucks rises in UK

Figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK maintained its place as Europe’s second largest zero emission truck market with uptake of heavy goods vehicle (HGVs) rising by 30% in Q2 2024 to achieve a 0.6% share of market, up from 0.4% in Q2 last year.

Ofgem funds Anglo-Scottish electricity superhighway

Ofgem’s Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework is fast-tracking 26 major connection projects, including an electricity superhighway, to assist grid capacity and save up to £1.5 billion.

Kent gets zero-emission electric buses

Kent County Council (KCC) has received the first of the zero emissions electric buses replacing the diesel-powered vehicles operating on its Fastrack network.

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