Talking Transport + Energy: our predictions for 2026
Editorial director and founder of Transport + Energy Alec Peachey and content manager James Evison discuss what 2026 could bring for the two sectors.
VCHRGD integrates with Intelligent Octopus Go tariff
VCHRGD Technologies, one of the UK’s fastest-growing EV charge point manufacturers, has confirmed that its chargers are now directly integrated with Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go tariff.
Data reveals how well councils deal with potholes
The UK Government has launched a traffic light rating system to show how well Local Highway Authorities (LHA) are tackling potholes.
EVs “more successfully repaired” at roadside than petrol or diesel
Data from the AA reveals that EVs are more likely to be successfully repaired at the roadside compared to petrol and diesel vehicles.
12 new high-speed chargers through Extra and GRIDSERVE partnership
Extra MSA and GRIDSERVE have installed an Electric Vehicle (EV) Super Hub at its Beaconsfield location.
New T+E Explains webinar with Octopus Fleet
A new webinar as part of ‘Transport + Energy Explains’ series will bring together key voices from Octopus Fleet and Visa to explore how new approaches are transforming payment experiences for fleet operators and their drivers.
EVs forecast to represent 29% of car market in 2026
EV sales in the UK will increase to 580,000 in 2026, representing 29% of a total of two million new car registrations, according to forecasts from DriveElectric.
Arnold Clark Charge network expands
Arnold Clark Charge is now the largest ultra-rapid EV charging network in Scotland, the network has claimed.
BEV set to overtake diesel vehicles by 2030
The number of electric vehicles on the roads will overtakes the number of diesel cars in 2030, according to a study by New AutoMotive.
Winter conditions “cools enthusiasm” for EVs
With the cold winter weather, drivers could be “cooling enthusiasm” for electric vehicles” according to research from the Motability Scheme.
CoastalCORRE receives funding
The Urban Foresight-led collaboration has been awarded funding from Innovate UK to lead a study on floating electric boat charging hubs called CoastalCoRRE.
Fastned grows charging stations
European fast electric vehicle (EV) charging company Fastned has grown its network of charging stations to more than 400 locations.