One in 22 cars on UK roads now zero emission
One in nine vehicles on the road are now electrified, with around one in 22 completely zero emission, according to new figures by the SMMT.
Britain’s electricity system breaks zero carbon record
Great Britain’s National Energy System Operator (NESO) ran the transmission network with a record high of 98.8% zero carbon sources between 3.30 and 4pm on 22 April, surpassing the previous zero-carbon record of 97.7% on 1 April 2025.
Public EV charging “cheaper than petrol” for most drivers
Rising petrol and diesel prices across the UK has meant that the cost gap with public EV charging, according to ChargeUK.
Data-led approach could reduce fleet electrification costs by 30%
Local authorities could significantly reduce the cost and risk of fleet electrification by adopting a more data-led approach to early-stage planning, according to VEV.
Interest in used EVs surges by 177%
UK drivers are purchasing second-hand leased electric cars to ensure savings, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.
Factors encouraging fleet transformation
Anne Gray of Flexible Power Systems looks at the current state of play on the transition of fleets to decarbonisation.
ReFuels to provide M&S with biomethane for HGVs
Supplier of renewable biomethane firm ReFuels NV has through CNG Fuels signed anagreement with Marks & Spencer to provide Mobile Refuelling Stations at UK distribution centres.
ChargePoint introduces Express Solo
Electric vehicle (EV) charging solution firm ChargePoint has introduced a new standalone EV charger, Express Solo.
Charging sector responds to “disappointing” HMRC decision to appeal VAT ruling
The UK electric vehicle (EV) charging sector and wider industry has responded to the HMRC decision to appeal the Tax Tribunal ruling on 5% VAT for public charging. It follows community benefit society Charge My Street winning its appeal on whether public electric vehicle (EV) charging should qualify for the reduced 5% VAT rate at […]
Drivers move to EVs as petrol prices rise significantly
New AA analysis shows petrol is now 24p a litre more expensive than a year ago, meaning drivers are paying £13.20 more to fill a typical 55-litre tank.
Voltempo deploys solution for bookable depot charging
Voltempo has announced the first live deployment of its DepotCharge solution with Welch Group, enabling digital network Openreach to access shared, cost-competitive and bookable depot charging.
Miliband sets out further clean energy and EV plans
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has set out further measures to ensure clean, homegrown power as Whitehall also plans to “break the link” between volatile gas prices and electricity.