UK billpayers face extra £10bn costs from Iran conflict
UK households and businesses are facing almost £10bn in additional energy and fuel costs due to higher oil and gas prices since the outbreak of the war, with British industry’s additional bill reaching £31m per week.
News analysis: Domestic electric vehicle charging
In the first part of an analysis of the electric vehicle (EV) charging landscape, James Evison looks at the issues around domestic EV charging.
WEG supplies BESS to Finnish solar park
Renewable power manufacturer WEG has supplied a battery energy storage system (BESS) with 4 MW of power and 8 MWh of capacity to Finland’s Callio solar park.
Electric truck market set for “global take-off” from 2030
Battery-electric trucks are “set for take-off” in the early 2030s according to a report by think tank Carbon Tracker.
One week left to enter Transport + Energy Awards
There’s now even longer to make sure you get the recognition you and your teams deserve with the Transport + Energy Awards 2026 entry deadline extended until midday on Friday 4th September.
Majority of UK tradespeople considering electric van for next vehicle
New research commissioned by Farizon has revealed a strong majority of UK tradespeople are considering a switch to electric vans.
WMG and Eatron receive DRIVE35 funding
Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick and Eatron Technologies have received funding through the UK Government’s latest DRIVE35 Demonstrate competition to accelerate zero-emission vehicle innovation.
More charging plugs drives higher public charging site utilisation in North America
Charging plug count has a significantly stronger relationship with site utilisation than total installed charging power, according to new findings by Kempower.
EVA England launches annual survey
EVA England has launched its annual survey for all UK drivers, whether they drive electric, hybrid, petrol or diesel.
Ofgem announces 4% rise in energy price cap
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 4% increase of the energy price cap from 1 October to the end of the year.
Climate change “could cost London £36bn a year” by 2050
Extreme heat and the impact of climate change could cost the capital up to £36 billion a year by the 2050s unless further action is taken, a report has said.
ReFuels begins construction of Carlisle station
Supplier of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) ReFuels N.V has begun construction of a new refuelling station in Carlisle, North-West England.
