News - Transport + Energy

TRANSPORT

Freight sector challenges local election candidates to back clean delivery plans

Over one hundred freight operators forming the Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) have launched a local elections manifesto.

March 26, 2026_

Windrose records its fastest charging session in UK

Aegis buys Dartford site for clean energy logistics refuelling

Energy

Plug-in solar to be available in shops “within months”

The UK Government has said plug-in solar panels that can be used through a mains socket will be available in retail outlets "within months".

March 26, 2026_

Fleet Electrification Forum: video interview

Electricity network operators to invest more than £120bn by 2050

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Electric Vehicles

eVED described as “extremely fleet hostile” policy

Proposed pay-per-mile eVED could cost the UK’s fleet sector £260m a year by 2028 in just compliance costs, according to analysis from the BVRLA.

March 26, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

Scottish Government puts £45m into zero emission buses

Electric Vehicles

Rising fuel costs drive 36% spike in EV leasing enquiries

Infrastructure+technology

Infrastructure + technology

Red tape “blocking” switch to electric vehicles

Drivers without driveways are being blocked from switching to electric cars because of red tape, according to new research.

March 26, 2026_

Government announces £27bn road investment

Urban Fox secures EV charging contract with Suffolk CC

HYDROGEN+BIOFUELS

Hydrogen + biofuels

Four energy firms launch hydrogen transport bid

British energy firms National Gas, Centrica, Equinor and SSE Thermal have launched a coordinated bid to develop Britain’s first regional hydrogen transport and storage network in the Humber.

Hydrogen + biofuels

Wales unveils its first trial with hydrogen refuse vehicles

Hydrogen + biofuels

GeoPura announces Lower Thames Crossing hydrogen deal

Buildings

E.ON UK reveals highest rates of solar panel adoption

E.ON UK have analysed UK Government data to determine which locations have the highest rates of residential solar panel adoption across the country.

March 12, 2026_

George Clarke works with ScottishPower as research shows consumer challenge on sustainability

Bristol heat network low carbon energy centre approved

GOVERNMENT

Freight sector challenges local election candidates to back clean delivery plans

Over one hundred freight operators forming the Sustainable Urban Freight Association (SUFA) have launched a local elections manifesto.

March 26, 2026_

Fleet Electrification

£1 billion funding boost for electric vans, trucks and depot charging

Transport Scotland releases fifth Delivery Plan

NET ZERO

Electric Vehicles

New analysis reveals £200 saving from EV ownership

New analysis from the Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit has found EV drivers could save an extra £200 a year compared to petrol car drivers.

March 21, 2026_

CCC: Cost of net zero by 2050 ‘less than single fossil fuel price shock’

Costain to build junction to new £4bn gigafactory