Used EV market grows by 2.2% last year

The UK’s used car market grew by 2.2% in 2025, reaching 7,807,872 transactions, according to the latest figures published by the SMMT.
National Grid Electricity Distribution drives down vehicle emissions

Vehicle emissions are being reduced by National Grid Electricity Distribution as it completes one of the largest transitions to EV contract hire cars in the UK.
Great British Energy sets out Local Power Plan

GBE has published the Local Power Plan with funding of up to £1 billion for locally-owned clean energy generation projects.
Harrow installs new on-street chargers with char.gy

The London Borough of Harrow is rolling out 500 new on-street EV charge points across the borough in partnership with char.gy. The focus is on residential streets and is designed for residents without a driveway or off-street parking. Charge points are attached to lamp columns and provide low-powered charging, allowing for home charging. Some 225 […]
East Midlands Combined County Authority signs MoU with Great British Energy

The EMCCA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Great British Energy to develop clean energy in the region.
Flexibility is a critical piece of the local energy leadership jigsaw

UK100 chief executive Christopher Hammond outlines how flexibility will be key to the transition towards clean power.
Project VOLT receives more Ofgem funding

Project VOLT has entered its proof-of-concept phase with an additional £500,000 from Ofgem’s Strategic Innovation Fund.
Almost half of decision-makers state EVs will reduce commercial fleet costs

Transitioning to electric commercial fleets has delivered not only environmental but financial benefits, according to research.
Only 1 in 4 UK technicians qualified to work on EVs

The slowing pace of technician training has seen skills spread unevenly across the UK, according to the latest IMI TechSafe EV data.
Transport + Energy looks back on past five years of the brand

As Transport + Energy publishes its 250th newsletter, it looks back on the past five years of the brand and how the two sectors have evolved and grown.
First Bus begins electric bus depot work

Works have started at First Bus’ Great Yarmouth depot to prepare the site for electric buses.
Ohme calls for government to do more on flexibility

Ohme has rewarded EV drivers with £750,000 during an energy flexibility trial, but is also calling for a more joined-up approach from the UK Government on the issue.

