News - Transport + Energy

TRANSPORT

Electric Freightway project highlights big carbon savings

A single electric heavy goods vehicle could cut around 1,000 tonnes of carbon emissions by 2034 compared to a diesel equivalent, according to new research.

March 30, 2026_

Freight sector challenges local election candidates to back clean delivery plans

Windrose records its fastest charging session in UK

Energy

Great Britain breaks wind power record

Great Britain has broken the maximum wind generation record, producing nearly 24GW of electricity.

March 27, 2026_

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

Fleet Electrification Forum: video interview

ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Fleet Electrification Forum to assess decarbonisation of public sector fleets

A special session on decarbonising public sector fleets forms a crucial part of the large-scale conversation set to take place at this year’s Fleet Electrification Forum. You can register for the Fleet Electrification Forum on 8 July here. The session

March 30, 2026_

Electric Vehicles

eVED described as “extremely fleet hostile” policy

Electric Vehicles

Scottish Government puts £45m into zero emission buses

Infrastructure+technology

Ohme reveals extra EV mileage from smart tariffs

It is possible to drive from London to South Wales and back for less than £10 using smart energy tariffs, according to EV charger firm Ohme.

March 30, 2026_

Infrastructure + technology

Transport for Wales announces EV charging initiative

Two new ultra-rapid charging hubs announced

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