Kia UK reveals fully electric van

Kia UK has revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) commercial vehicle plans for the UK, including a dedicated dealer network to supply sales, after sales and servicing for its products.
TotalEnergies partners with Zapmap

European Charge Point Operator (CPO) TotalEnergies has partnered with Zapmap as a payment partner.
Glasgow Airport Express launches fully electric bus service

A new fully electric and zero emissions Glasgow Airport Express is launching, offering a 24-hour service from the city centre to the airport, as part of a five-year contract extension for First Bus to run the service.
BEAMA highlights “worrying drop” in business optimism

There has been a “worrying drop in business optimism” for electrical products, according to the trade association BEAMA.
EV owners get 6p per mile advantage over petrol

Electric vehicle owners and drivers now have a 6p-per-mile advantage on petrol prices, according to the The AA’s EV Recharge Report for March 2025.
JCB welcomes government decision on hydrogen diggers

JCB has welcomed a decision by the UK Government to change the law to allow hydrogen diggers to be driven on roads. Minister for the Future of Roads Lilian Greenwood MP has signed a statutory instrument allowing hydrogen fuelled construction and agricultural machinery to use the public highway. Other hydrogen powered vehicles, including cars, buses […]
CCC warns about climate change mitigation

A new report from the Climate Change Committee has warned that the UK is not “appropriately prepared” for heatwaves, heavy rainfall and wildfires.
AA Business Services showcases EV fleet

AA Business Services (AABS) is showcasing the latest EV additions to its roadside recovery fleet.
Grid connection delay risks commercial vehicle decarbonisation goals

Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero, but current grid connection processes are impacting operators’ EV investments, according to new analysis.
Allstar partners with Co Charger

EV, fuel and business expense payment firm Allstar has partnered with community charging platform Co Charger.
Action needed to hit commercial fleet electrification targets

“Drastic action” is needed to hit electric van targets as well as the “pressing need” for wider fleet electrification, according to a new white paper by Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and PA Consulting. The findings come in the report, Mitigating Risk, Maximising Value: A Strategic Approach to Fleet Decarbonisation, which examines the critical factors in […]
InstaVolt installs 2,000th charger

Ultra-rapid charging network InstaVolt has just installed its 2,000th charger on its journey to 11,000 chargers across the UK by 2030.