UK automotive sector has ‘critical shortage’ of AI and digital skills

Coventry University has published a report warning the UK automotive sector faces a critical shortage of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital skills, which threaten its ability to compete globally.
AA Business Services launches ‘bridge to EV’ decarbonisation roadmap for businesses

AA Business Services has launched its latest Yellow Paper on what businesses can do to decarbonise their fleets, even if the majority of their vehicles are still ICE.
Certas Energy launches HVO bunker

Certas Energy has launched a hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) bunker at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham.
InstaVolt launches GPS tracking for cable theft

Public ultra-rapid EV charging network InstaVolt has launched live GPS tracking to tackle the threat of charging cable theft. Delivered in partnership with Trackit247, the initiative will see live GPS devices installed in charging cables across InstaVolt’s nationwide network, to enable real-time tracking of stolen cables. With location updates sent every three seconds, each device […]
Ubitricity completes roll-out of 2000 public chargepoints

Ubitricity has installed 2000 charge points as part of the company’s rollout in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
ScottishPower invests £10bn in Scotland

ScottishPower is investing a record £10bn in Scotland as it embarks on a major electricity grid rewiring.
Cross-pavement charging offered to Northern Ireland residents

Residents in Northern Ireland who do not have a driveway can now apply for a cross-pavement electric vehicle (EV) charging channels.
Ringway puts Volvo FM electric trucks into service

Ringway has become the first UK customer to take delivery of Volvo Truck’s newest model, the FM Low Entry.
ScottishPower partners with HITRANS

Energy firm ScottishPower has partnered with HITRANS to support the roll-out of electric vehicles across the region.
InstaVolt begins charging network upgrade programme

Ultra-rapid EV charging network InstaVolt has completed the first installation in a planned nationwide upgrade programme.
Carbon neutral construction for Lower Thames Crossing

National Highways has announced the Lower Thames Crossing will be one of the first major infrastructure programmes in Britain to be carbon neutral in construction.
Second largest ever number of BEVs hit the road

Figures for September suggest that around 70,000 new battery-electric vehicles (BEV) hit the road last month, which is the second highest figure behind March 2025.