Talking Transport + Energy: Chris Jackson of Neertec
In the latest instalment of Talking Transport + Energy talks to Chris Jackson from fleet electrification and depot charging firm Neertec.
UK fusion consortium to develop power plant projects
Type One Energy, Tokamak Energy, and AECOM have announced the UK Infinity Fusion Consortium to pursue development of one of the first private-sector-led fusion power plant projects in the United Kingdom. The companies intend to develop a fusion project that is commercially credible, deployable using existing enabling technologies and capable of attracting private capital – […]
BYD becomes UK’s best selling EV
BYD has become the UK’s best-selling EV brand, overtaking established brands such as Tesla, KIA, BMW and Volkswagen, with 12,754 electric vehicles sold in 2026 so far.
Battery-electric van registrations grow by 44.7%
Battery electric vans (BEVs) grew strongly, up 44.7% with 2,439 registrations in April, according to new figures. The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also found the overall light commercial vehicle (LCV) market rose by 6.8% in April with 21,716 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads. At an 11.1% market share, however, BEV […]
BEV growth continues by 59.1%
BEV registrations grew by 59.1% year-on-year in the UK as the two millionth EV was registered in April, according to SMMT figures.
Half of UK truck market locked out of Plug-in Truck Grant
The UK’s Plug-in Truck Grant is being absorbed by large fleets placing volume orders, shutting out smaller hauliers making up half of the UK truck market.
eVED “could cost the UK economy £4.8bn”
Bringing in eVED in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion under worst-case scenarios, according to UK trade association BEAMA.
Fleet Electrification Forum to look at the changing role of the fleet manager
A session on the changing role of the fleet manager forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification Forum.
Solar installations tops two million
New government data published today shows that more than 27,000 solar installations were completed in March 2026 – the highest monthly total since 2012 – bringing the total number of solar installations across the UK to more than two million for the first time.
Extra MSA and Gridserve collaborate on new charging
Extra MSA and Gridserve has worked together on two new electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs at Cobham and Peterborough services.
National Grid expands Dynamic Line Rating
National Grid has expanded its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology across its electricity transmission network in England and Wales. Under a new five-year contract, DLR will be deployed across an additional 585km of key north-to-south transmission routes, potentially saving consumers up to £50 million. DLR continuously monitors overhead line conditions to calculate a real-time capacity […]
Allstar partners with char.gy on payment
On-street EV charging provider char.gy has opened access to its charging network for fleet drivers using payment firm Allstar’s card.