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- Latest news26 Feb
Shortlist announced for Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2021
The shortlist has been announced for this year's Barbara Cox Woman of the Year award, which recognises an inspirational female leader in the automotive industry.
- Latest news25 Feb
Merger plans scrapped for Volvo and Geely
Volvo Cars and Geely Auto have confirmed plans to deepen their existing collaboration but will not go ahead with a previously proposed merger.
- Latest news25 Feb
E10 fuel available from UK petrol stations from September
E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and 10% ethanol - will be available from petrol stations in the UK from September 2021, the Government has announced.
- Latest news24 Feb
Council approves plans for Coventry gigafactory by 2025
Plans for a gigafactory at Coventry Airport will be drawn up to build batteries for electric cars, following approval from Coventry councillors.
- Latest news24 Feb
Ford plans to go all-electric by 2030
Ford has committed to sell only electric cars in Europe by 2030, with all Ford cars sold in the continent by 2026 expected to be zero-emissions capable.
- Latest news24 Feb
Government faces legal challenge over road building policy
The Government may have to rethink its road-building policy in England, following a legal challenge by environmental campaigners.
- Mass transit systems24 Feb
EV progress leaves Treasury facing tax challenge
To address its green agenda, the Government wants drivers to go electric, but that will leave a big hole in fuel duty income, says Mark Smulian
- Latest news23 Feb
Wales to trial default 20mph speed limits
Eight areas in Wales will trial a default 20mph speed limit this year, ahead of plans for a national roll out from April 2023.
- Latest news23 Feb
Arrival and First Bus to start zero emission bus trials
Arrival will begin trials of its battery-electric bus with First Bus on public roads this autumn.
- Latest news23 Feb
EVs set to outnumber diesel cars by 2030
The number of electric cars on UK roads is expected to exceed that of diesel-powered models by 2030, research by The AA has found.
- Latest news23 Feb
British Gas to switch 11,500 vehicles to electric by 2025
British Gas has committed to electrifying its fleet by 2025, after signing a deal for a further 2,000 Vivaro-e electric vans from Vauxhall.
- Latest news23 Feb
Campaign for Better Transport outlines its 2021 Budget wish list
Smart Transport member Campaign for Better Transport has set out what it believes are the priorities for transport, ahead of the Budget next Wednesday, March 3.
- Latest news22 Feb
LSE study calls for better micromobility provision at London rail stations
Better provision for micromobility is needed at London's stations to give passengers more transport options, says the London School of Economics (LSE)
- Latest news19 Feb
Future of smart motorways called into question
The future of smart motorways has been called into question after a spate of fatal crashes, with Highways England being referred to the CPS on a potential charge of corporate manslaughter.
- Latest news18 Feb
Welsh Government seeks views on remote working hub locations
The Welsh Government has launched a survey to identify locations for remote working hubs, as part of its long-term aim to have 30% of Welsh workers working from or near home.
- Latest news17 Feb
IBM and Iceland Foods latest to join Amazon’s net-zero initiative
IBM and Iceland Foods are among 20 new signatories to the Climate Pledge, which requires members to work towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Top Stories from Smart Transport
EV progress leaves Treasury facing tax challenge
To address its green agenda, the Government wants drivers to go electric, but that will leave a big hole in fuel duty income, says Mark Smulian
Wales to trial default 20mph speed limits
Eight areas in Wales will trial a default 20mph speed limit this year, ahead of plans for a national roll out from April 2023.
Campaign for Better Transport outlines its 2021 Budget wish list
Smart Transport member Campaign for Better Transport has set out what it believes are the priorities for transport, ahead of the Budget next Wednesday, March 3.
EVs set to outnumber diesel cars by 2030
The number of electric cars on UK roads is expected to exceed that of diesel-powered models by 2030, research by The AA has found.
