Environmentally friendly resurfacing material trialled on M3
A section of the M3 motorway in Hampshire is becoming the first stretch of motorway to use a resurfacing material which contains the highest proportion of recycled asphalt pavement ever used on the strategic road network.
BP invests $7m in EV charging firm IoTecha
BP Ventures has invested $7 million in smart electric vehicle (EV) charging firm IoTecha.
Volvo Car Group and Northvolt to produce sustainable batteries
Volvo Car Group has announced plans for a joint venture with Swedish battery maker, Northvolt, to develop sustainable batteries for its electric cars and set up a gigafactory for production.
Leading companies support 100% light-duty vehicle sales with zero emissions
Leading businesses from the Climate Group’s EV100 initiative in partnership with the Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA) have sent a letter to President Biden demonstrating widespread support for robust vehicle standards.
North of England residents urged to have their say on decarbonisation plans
People in the North of England are encouraged to have their say on the region’s Decarbonisation Strategy at a series of online public consultation events next month.
Welsh government puts a stop on road building projects
A freeze on new road building projects in Wales has been announced.
UK’s transport decarbonisation plan delayed again
The UK government’s long-awaited transport decarbonisation plan has been delayed after it lacked the ‘ambition’ to meet targets, including the 2030 ban on new diesel and petrol vehicles.
Manchester publishes Clean Air Plan with over £120m to support vehicle upgrades
Greater Manchester has secured over £120m in government funding to support local businesses upgrade to cleaner, compliant vehicles so they can travel in a GM-wide Clean Air Zone without incurring a daily charge.
Transport + Energy featured on Talking Net Zero podcast
The publisher and editor of transportandenergy.com was the featured guest on ITT Hub’s latest Talking Net Zero podcast.
Reconnecting at ITT Hub
With just over a week to go until Innovation and Technology in Transport (ITT Hub) opens its doors, the event’s CEO Mark Griffin reflects on the work taken to get to this point and outlines the key reasons why people should take the time to attend.
Nottingham’s Broad Marsh centre to get 81 charge points
Nottingham City Council has revealed the new Broad Marsh Car Park and Bus Station building will host 81 charge points, which will be operated by bp pulse.
Western Power Distribution pledges to become net zero business by 2028
The electricity distribution network operator has pledged to become a net zero business by 2028, 22 years ahead of the UN target, proposing to invest around £6 billion in its network between 2023-2028.