electric and hybrid vehicles

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.

New partnership to reduce commuter emissions

A new partnership has been formed to help reduce the environmental impact of commuter emissions.

Extra support needed for EV battery manufacturing

The Government is being urged to introduce measures to ensure the future of the UK’s vehicle manufacturing industry and help drivers make the switch to electric.

New mobility hub unveiled in London

A new mobility hub meeting standards set by Collaborative Mobility UK (CoMoUK) has been unveiled in London today (June 17).

Renault brand to facilitate EV charging infrastructure

A new brand, part of Renault Group, has launched to help accelerate accessibility to electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities.

Renault Zoe E-Tech covers 475 miles on single charge

A Renault Zoe E-Tech has set a new hypermiling record by covering 475.4 miles on a single charge for charity, Mission Motorsport.

First Bus to turn Glasgow depot into EV charging hub

Work has begun by First Bus to turn its Glasgow Caledonia bus depot into an electric vehicle (EV) charging hub.

UK new car registrations: Plug-in vehicle market continues to rise

New car registrations in May reached 156,737 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

New mobility hub proposed for Manchester

A planning application for an urban mobility hub in Ancoats, Manchester has been submitted on behalf of Manchester City Council.

Diode valued at £2.1m after seed funding

The electric vehicle (EV) tech start-up, Diode, has announced the close of an investment round at a valuation of £2.1m.

Electrification 2 Jun 2021

EV infrastructure (Pt 1): Are we ready for EV surge?

Electricity networks want to accelerate investment in infrastructure to speed up the UK’s transition to electric vehicles

Tritium to 'accelerate' European EV charging expansion

Tritium has announced plans for a new European-based manufacturing facility as part of its global expansion plans.

Hydrogen fuel e-cargo bike to be developed by EAV

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) is set to develop a hydrogen fuel cell powered e-cargo bike as part of a new project with the City of Aberdeen.

Government has "no plan" for switch to EVs by 2035

The Government is facing a “huge challenge” to achieve all new car registrations being zero-emission by 2035, according to Public Accounts Committee report.