Electrification

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.

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.

Nissan announces plans for £1bn EV gigafactory

Nissan has announced plans for an electric vehicle (EV) battery gigafactory and production of its next EV in Sunderland as part of a £1 billion investment.

£3m for zero-emission flight infrastructure

Zero-emission flight infrastructure has received £3 million of Government funding for research into electric and hydrogen aircraft.

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.

Government ‘too slow’ on delivery plan for net zero

The Climate Change Committee has said Government has been “too slow” on delivery for its climate commitments and must publish net zero strategy before COP26.

Reports 23 Jun 2021

All aboard: A plan for fairly decarbonising how people travel

This report by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) gives a vision for a transport system that is 'fair to all'.

Shift to EVs ‘not enough’ to achieve net zero, says IPPR

Government's current approach to decarbonising transport could see 28% rise in car use by 2050, analysis by Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows.

Zero-emission vehicle projects receive £20m boost

Projects to improve the experience of buying a second-hand EV, increase vehicle range and support charging in rural areas have received £20m in funding.