Electrification

£200 million Government boost for rollout of zero-emission HGVs

The Government has announced funding of more than £200 million for a zero-emission road freight demonstrator programme.

Bernard Looney and Herbert Diess launching the first BP / Aral flexpole fast charger

BP and Volkswagen to roll out Europe-wide EV fast charging network

More than 8,000 new charging points could be operational across Germany, the UK and other European countries by 2024 as part of a strategic partnership between Volkswagen and BP.

Everything Counts Decarbon8 report cover

Policy 2 Mar 2022

Everything Counts: Why transport infrastructure emissions matter for decision makers

This new Decarbon8 briefing looks at the significant gaps between ambitions and plans for decarbonising transport, as well as strategies to meet net zero.

Hertz partners with UFODrive to boost EV commitment

Hertz has co-led a £14 million investment in self-service electric vehicle rental and eMobility provider UFODrive.

EVs achieve highest monthly sales performance amid supply issues

Electric vehicle (EV) sales were the highest ever recorded in September, with 32,721 BEVs joining the road in the month.

Transport Scotland calls for 'substantial' behaviour change on car travel

'Substantial' behaviour change on car travel needed to transition to net zero, says new report published by Transport Scotland.

Consultation launched on drones and EV charging infrastructure

The Government has launched a consultation on delivery drones and electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.

EV tax introduction backed by motorists to counter fuel tax losses

Majority (87%) of motorists agree that a financial solution to counter fuel tax losses from growing electric vehicle (EV) adoption is needed.

Osprey Charging announces £75m investment in 150 EV charging hubs

Osprey Charging has announced £75 million investment to install more than 150 high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs across the UK by 2025.

All new London buses to be zero-emission

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced that all new Transport or London (TfL) buses in London will be zero-emission.

Renault takes stake in used car sales platform heycar

Renault Group and its subsidiary RCI Bank and Services have acquired an equity stake to contribute to the development of online used car sales platform heycar.

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.

Opinion 9 Sep 2021

Why should the UK continue to invest in connected and automated mobility?

TRL’s Paul Campion responds to the Government's call for evidence on where the UK can be globally competitive in connected and automated mobility.

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation deadline approaches

The Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK closes on September 22.

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.

New Government-backed app shows savings from switching to electric

Free app, EV8 Switch, calculates how much drivers could save by switching to an electric vehicle (EV) compared to their current petrol or diesel vehicle.

Hyundai announces vision to popularise hydrogen by 2040

Hyundai Motor Group has set out its Hydrogen Vision 2040 strategy to popularise hydrogen by 2040.

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.

Commercial vehicle industry calls for HGV decarbonisation plans

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging government to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs.

Reports 31 Aug 2021

Fuelling the fleet: Delivering commercial vehicle decarbonisation

The SMMT report underlines the need to support powertrain research and infrastructure developments to facilitate the transition to zero emission HGVs.