infrastructure

UK 24 Mar 2022

Creating a robust national infrastructure

Ahead of the publication of the second National Infrastructure Assessment, we look at the NIC’s strategic priorities leading up to 2050

Reports 16 Mar 2022

Infrastructure progress review 2022

The National Infrastructure Commission's latest annual review looks at Government progress on infrastructure and makes key recommendations to meet net zero.

National Infrastructure Commission highlights “slow progress” on plans to deliver net zero

The Government is at risk of failing to deliver its plans for net zero unless it picks up the pace with detailed infrastructure policy design, according to the NIC.

Opinion 23 Feb 2022

The year ahead for infrastructure

Sir John Armitt's speech to the All Party Parliamentary Group on Infrastructure.

ORR increasing scrutiny of future road funding

The ORR is increasing its scrutiny of future road funding for the strategic road network as plans are drawn up for the third road investment strategy (RIS3).

Government to create 'cohesive and connected UK' with new transport network

The Government will establish UKNET – a strategic transport network spanning the UK, as part of recommendations in the final Union Connectivity Review.

Opinion 17 Nov 2021

Birmingham plans to become a supersized low-traffic neighbourhood – will it work?

Dr Joanne Leach, research fellow, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Birmingham, reviews the city's 2031 transport plans.

Humax to launch new mobility platform at MOVE2021

Humax is to launch its new all-in-one mobility platform that connects car sharing, parking contracts, charging infrastructure and more.

Budget 2021: City regions to get £5.7bn public transport settlement

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has confirmed £5.7 billion of investment to help England’s city regions to boost rail, bus, tram and cycling projects.

Wireless electric vehicle charging trial launched in Marlow

Char.gy has launched a 12-month wireless electric vehicle (EV) charging trial in Marlow, Buckinghamshire, with peer-to-peer car sharing platform Hiyacar.

John Flint, CEO of UK Infrastructure Bank

John Flint appointed CEO of UK Infrastructure Bank

Former CEO of HSBC John Flint has been appointed as the UK Infrastructure Bank’s (UKIB) first permanent chief executive.

Government to “level up” rail and bus infrastructure with £401m upgrades

The Government has said it will “level up” bus and rail transport infrastructure across the Midlands and the North with £401 million in upgrades.

English rail system cost £17.4 billion last year, according to financial overview

England’s rail system cost £17.4 billion, including £5.1bn from taxpayers, according to the latest financial overview for 2019-20 from the NAO.

ABB unveils new high-power EV charger

Smart Transport member ABB is launching a new high-power electric vehicle (EV) charger capable of 350kW.

Whitepapers & reports 22 Apr 2021

Electric vehicle battery supply chain analysis

This report examines the current and future state of EV battery supplies – sources of materials, technologies available, demand analysis and potential risks.

Plans for 80 EV battery factories 'not enough', says ABB report

Plans to build 80 new electric vehicle (EV) battery factories globally will not be sufficient to meet future demand, according to a new report.

Smart motorway safety measures accelerated

Safety improvements to existing smart motorways will be brought forward and no ALR motorway will be open without radar technology to detect stopped vehicles.

Sharing home charging points could bridge infrastructure shortfall

Just 4% of home chargers would need to be shared publicly to bridge a public infrastructure gap for EVs, according to new estimates by Dodona Analytics.

Welsh government targets sustainable transport focus for 2045 strategy

The Welsh government is targeting 45% of all journeys to be made by sustainable means and away from private cars across the country by 2045.

EV adoption risks backlash due to charging inequality

Low-income voters who are reluctant to pay for charging at public points could halt mass adoption of EVs, according to the Social Market Foundation.