James Evison, Author at Transport + Energy

Warning of growing “postcode lottery” on public charging

EV charging experts have warned that just financial support from the UK Government is “not enough” to accelerate on-street charging. New analysis from Electrifying.com reveals a north-south divide across England on charging provision, which it said “risks undermining the UK’s ambition for a national switch to electric vehicles”. Five northern cities, including Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester, […]

InstaVolt begins work near Stonehenge

Ultra-rapid public EV charging network InstaVolt has begun work at its next superhub site in Wiltshire near to Stonehenge.

Electric Miles delivers flexibility

EV smart charging and flexibility technology provider Electric Miles have achieved a major national milestone across the United Kingdom’s electricity networks.

Government promises cash for local roads

The UK Government has said that it will ensure the £7.3bn announced in the Budget and due to be spent on local roads will be felt across England.

Transport + Energy Forum praised by sector leaders

Leaders from across the transport and energy sectors have praised the Transport + Energy Forum last month, highlighting why it was categorised as a “world class” event.

Transport + Energy Forum 2025 calls for political certainty

This year’s Forum had a theme of “commitment to certainty” with many delegates calling on the UK Government to provide a concrete framework for businesses and local authorities to build decarbonisation strategies. It opened with founder of T+E Alec Peachey highlighting the challenges facing the sectors, and the need for certainty across the industry in […]

Budget: Motability states continuing “commitment” to disabled drivers

Motability has said it will continue its “commitment to disabled people” following changes to the scheme announced in the Budget yesterday.

Budget: Reeves confirms EV ‘pay-per-mile’ from 2028

The Chancellor has confirmed that the Government will invest £1.3bn into the Electric Car Grant in a collection of measures to assist the transport and energy sectors.

Andy Palmer: Pay-per-mile EV levy risks shattering EV transition

‘Godfather of EVs’ Andy Palmer explains how the levy on electric vehicles through a ‘pay per mile’ taxation could risk putting the transition at risk.