Quarter “likely to switch or keep” EVs due to petrol and diesel prices
Almost a quarter of UK drivers say they are more likely to switch to or keep driving an electric vehicle (EV) when they get their next car due to volatility in petrol and diesel prices.
Energy price cap to rise by 13%
Energy regulator Ofgem has announced a 13% increase of the energy price cap for the period covering 1 July to 30 September 2026.
RAW Charging opens new hub in Manchester
EV chargepoint operator for the leisure, hospitality and retail sectors, RAW Charging, is opening a new EV charging hub in partnership with Landsec in Manchester.
Volvo drivers to use Tesla Supercharger network in Europe
Volvo drivers will be able to access more than 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across Europe from the fourth quarter of 2026.
Ferrari reveals first fully-electric car
Sports car manufacturer Ferrari has launched its first fully electric vehicle (EV) as part of a “multi-energy strategy”. The Luce EV has been aligned with Ferrari’s principles of engineering, developing and manufacturing all of the main components in-house, including the electric engines and battery pack. As a result, the project resulted in more than 60 […]
UK Government urged to “apply fuel duty thinking” to EVs
The BVRLA has urged the UK Government to apply the same logic as the fuel duty freeze by dropping its plans to introduce a pay-per-mile charge on EVs from 2028.
Large-scale EV growth showcased by SMMT
The scale and pace of this transformation was on show at the SMMT’s annual Test Day, where the latest electrified models were put through their paces.
Project aims to use hydrogen backup for rural energy resilience
UK Power Networks is developing a hydrogen backup system to automatically restore power within seconds during power cuts.
Transport + Energy Awards 2026 launches
Now in its fourth edition, The Transport + Energy Awards has officially been announced, celebrating outstanding achievements across the transport and energy sectors. The Awards will take place on the evening of the Transport + Energy Forum on 12 November. With the pace of decarbonisation accelerating, our sectors face complex challenges that demand innovation and […]
Chancellor faces “£2.2bn choice” on fuel duty or EVs
Reversing the 5p increase on fuel duty would be a “costly and regressive move” that fails to support households, according to a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Study aims to discover what makes driving “thrilling”
The SDG Impact Lab at the University of Oxford and Polestar has launched a pilot research study exploring what makes driving thrilling.
Reading partners with char.gy
Reading Borough Council has partnered with Charge Point Operator (CPO) char.gy to deliver around 2,600 public EV charging points to residential streets across the area.
