Electrification

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.

£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.

Availability of EV charge points rises but regional disparity remains

The availability of public electric vehicle (EV) charge points increased by 1,584 from April to June – up 7% on the previous quarter (January to March 2021).

Final call for views on TfN’s draft decarbonisation strategy

Transport for the North (TfN) is urging residents to have their say on its draft decarbonisation strategy before the consultation closes at midday on August 31.

Reports 12 Aug 2021

UK transport vision 2050

Innovate UK's UK transport vision 2050 sets out what the UK transport system may look like in 2050 and the likely steps to achieving it.