More than half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles now on UK roads

There are more than half-a-million ultra low emission vehicles being driven on roads across the country, according to statistics released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today (5 May).
Q&A: IONITY’s Pia Bretschneider on the roll-out of a rapid charging network for EVs

Pia Bretschneider, Country Manager UK and Ireland at IONITY, speaks to Transport + Energy about the company’s plans to roll out a reliable high-power charging network for electric vehicles.
Council partners with InstaVolt to roll-out EV charging points

Somerset West and Taunton Council has partnered with electric vehicle charge point supplier InstaVolt to facilitate a roll-out of charging stations in its car parks.
Adopting electric vehicles

Rachael Hewish, Public Affairs Manager at the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), reflects on a strong start for the electric vehicle market in 2021 and highlights how collaboration will be key to ensuring the uptake of EVs continues.
Business leaders agree that decarbonising transport is key to delivering on net-zero target

Business leaders from transport, energy and infrastructure agreed that decarbonising transport is crucial to ensuring the UK meets its net-zero target at an online roundtable event that was put on by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).
Black & Veatch eBook designed to help operators decarbonise their fleets

A new eBook from Black & Veatch outlines eight phases to help fleet operators decarbonise their vehicles and provides guidance over how to navigate new technologies, infrastructure choices and supply chains.
Moto opens ultra-rapid EV charging site in Rugby

An ultra-rapid charging site featuring 24 EV charging points is being opened by motorway service area giant Moto in Rugby today (30 April).
First installation of Tritium RTM75 chargers in Europe completed by Osprey

Osprey Charging Network have carried out the first installation of Tritium RTM75 rapid EV chargers in Europe, with the units installed in Gosport, UK.
E.ON Next partners with ev.energy to launch new EV tariff

E.ON Next has partnered with ev.energy to launch an off-peak EV tariff, which they say is one of the UK’s cheapest.
Eurovia uses all-electric plant equipment on improvement scheme

Eurovia Contracting is using all-electric plant equipment to carry out a project on behalf of Cheshire East Council.
Building a Gigaplant

Earlier this month Britishvolt hit another milestone in its mission to build the country’s first battery Gigaplant after successfully securing ownership of its site in the North East. In this exclusive comment piece Founder and CEO Orral Nadjari reflects on the company’s progress, its reasons for building the Gigaplant and why it chose Northumberland as the location.
Self-driving cars to be allowed on motorways

Self-driving vehicles could be seen on British motorways for the first time later this year, but will be limited to speeds of up to 37mph before a driver has to take control.