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.
Jaguar Land Rover developing prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new Land Rover Defender, with testing scheduled to begin this year.
Rolls-Royce launches pathway to net zero
Car and engine manufacturer, Rolls-Royce, says new products will be compatible with net zero by 2030, whole business compatible by 2050, with an increasing proportion of gross R&D spent on lower carbon and net zero technologies to 75% by 2025 to decarbonise transport, energy and the built environment.
Solar, wind and nuclear groups demand 2035 net zero grid target
They warn more progress is required to decarbonise the UK’s power grid in-line with climate change goals and support the government’s hydrogen production, heat pump, and electric vehicle targets.
Total changes name to TotalEnergies
Total has changed its name to TotalEnergies, reflecting the company’s strategic transformation into a broad energy company.
Highways England adds 72 PHEVs to traffic officer fleet
Highways England has added 72 Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) to its traffic officer rapid response fleet.
5G technology used to cut traffic congestion in West Midlands
Transport bosses in the West Midlands are harnessing the power of 5G technology to cut traffic congestion on some of the region’s busiest roads.