electric and hybrid vehicles

Air quality 15 Sep 2021

Decarbonising transport: Resetting how people and goods travel

Major change is needed to decarbonise transport. Jonathan Manning looks at the next steps following the publication of the Government’s plan

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

New EV charge points installed at home and in the workplace will be pre-programmed to switch off during peak hours to help ease pressure on the National Grid.

Demand for EVs surges but new car market sees 22% drop in August

Sales of electrified vehicles soared in August, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) experiencing the biggest increase at 72.1%, despite an overall 22% market drop.

Renault Megane E-Tech infotainment system

Qualcomm works with Google to bring in-vehicle experiences to Renault

Qualcomm Technologies has announced it will work with Google and Renault to design an in-vehicle experience for Renault’s next-generation electric vehicle (EV).

TfL rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich with car charging in the foreground

TfL opens rapid charging hub in Woolwich

Transport for London (TfL) has opened a new rapid charging hub at Glass Yard in Woolwich, with eight charging points that can charge cars in 20-30 minutes.

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

Four projects aiming to find solutions to decarbonise commercial transport and tackle EV range anxiety have received a share of £91.7 million funding.

EVs to account for more than one-in-six cars acquired in 2021

Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to account for more than one-in-six new cars acquired in 2021.

VIDEO: Virtual Smart Transport Conference June 2021 presentations

Watch 30 videos from leaders in the transport sector, recorded at our June 2021 virtual conference

EV charging could cause ‘blackouts’, warn MPs

Power cuts could be seen in parts of the country, unless charging habits change or the National Grid is strengthened, MPs on the transport committee have warned.

Government must fix EV charging ‘postcode lottery’, says CMA

Some parts of UK’s charging infrastructure are facing problems which could impact 2030 ICE ban and net zero, Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) warns.

£50m for zero emission buses in Scotland

The Scottish Government has launched the first £50 million phase of a new Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB).

EU targets 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030

The EU has set a target of banning the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 as part of its Fit for 55 decarbonisation plan.

Local leaders call for new powers to decarbonise transport

Local leaders want new powers, including the ability to cut the cost of connecting electric vehicle (EV) charging networks to the grid, to deliver net zero.

Liberty Charge appoints Shaun Quirk as COO

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company Liberty Charge has appointed Shaun Quirk as COO to oversee the increased roll out of on-street charging points.

Zero-emission transport to be key theme at COP26

Driving the global transition to zero-emission transport will be a key theme at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), later this year.

Electrification 7 Jul 2021

Access to a skilled electric vehicle-savvy workforce

Transport is on course for electrification, but there is a danger we are overlooking the skills needed to make the transition

Stellantis to invest £100m in EV production at Ellesmere Port

Stellantis will invest £100 million in Ellesmere Port to turn it into a dedicated facility for producing Vauxhall, Opel, Peugeot and Citroen all-electric vans.

Plug-in vehicles continue to increase market share

Plug-in vehicles continued to increase market share in June according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Opinion 3 Jul 2021

Local authorities must 'step up' to meet demand for EV charging points

Alfonso Martinez Cordero, MD of LeasePlan UK, calls for local authorities to play their part in supporting the development of the UK's charging network.

Accessibility standards to be developed for EV charge points

Standards are to be developed for electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK, allowing disabled drivers to identify models best suited to their needs.

electric and hybrid vehicles

Decarbonising transport: Resetting how people and goods travel

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

Demand for EVs surges but new car market sees 22% drop in August

Qualcomm works with Google to bring in-vehicle experiences to Renault

TfL opens rapid charging hub in Woolwich

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

EVs to account for more than one-in-six cars acquired in 2021

VIDEO: Virtual Smart Transport Conference June 2021 presentations

EV charging could cause ‘blackouts’, warn MPs

Government must fix EV charging ‘postcode lottery’, says CMA

£50m for zero emission buses in Scotland

EU targets 55% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2030

Local leaders call for new powers to decarbonise transport

Liberty Charge appoints Shaun Quirk as COO

Zero-emission transport to be key theme at COP26

Access to a skilled electric vehicle-savvy workforce

Stellantis to invest £100m in EV production at Ellesmere Port

Plug-in vehicles continue to increase market share

Local authorities must 'step up' to meet demand for EV charging points

Accessibility standards to be developed for EV charge points

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

Air quality on diesel trains worse than central London roads

Trudy Harrison appointed transport minister in cabinet reshuffle

DfT calls for industry feedback on hands-free driving