Automotive
SSE accelerates EV switch as it rolls out first electric vans
Energy giant's electricity networks business takes delivery of first electric vans to serve customers across the UK
Going electric could help long-distance lovers re-connect this Valentine's Day
The UK's average long-distance lover could save more than £200 on fuel costs by switching from an ICE to an electric vehicle, research from Peugeot shows
EDF snaps up electric vehicle charging firm Pod Point in £100m deal
French-owned energy giant's takeover bid proves successful as it acquires majority stake in one of UK's largest EV charge point firms
Could Brexit Britain let EV manufacturing opportunites slip through its fingers?
Major new report urges policy-makers to embrace demand- and supply-side incentives to drive EV innovation and manufacturing in the UK, or risk trade frictions driving economic and environmental opportunities overseas
Transport Secretary hints at even earlier petrol and diesel phase out date
Grant Shapps tells BBC radio phase out date could come as early as 2032, ahead of meeting with auto industry lobbyists
UK electric vehicle policy needs to shift gears
Banning the sale of petrol and diesel cars in 2035 means that we need new policy now, argues Ed Birkett
Boris Johnson unveils £5bn boost for bus and cycle funding
New five year funding package to deliver at least 4,000 zero emission buses and a series of 'Mini Holland' cycle infrastructure plans
Moixa and Alfen plot smart charging trial in bid to 'turbo-charge' EV growth
Project will see the two energy technology firms test impact of AI software on EV drivers' ability to cut energy bills and boost grid stability
EDF charges up £110m Pod Point bid
Offer would support French-owned utility's ambitions of becoming leading player in e-mobility in the UK
Could an electric bus save COP26?
This week's COP26 launch may have got off to a tempestuous start, but all the elements are there for a genuinely transformative and historic Summit, the Prime Minister just needs to articulate the net zero narrative
Together in electric dreams: Air equality for all on the road to net zero
National Grid's Graeme Cooper argues that if the government is to deliver on its electric transport vision it needs to take steps to end the charging network's 'postcode lottery'
Government unveils £50m plan to create England's 'first all-electric bus town'
One council in England could secure up to £50m to switch all their local buses to run on batteries by 2025 through a new government competition
Nissan Leaf revs up autonomous vehicle research with 230 mile self-driven journey
A successful test drive of an autonomous vehicle by Nissan Leaf has been hailed by ministers as further evidence of the UK's leadership in clean and intelligent vehicle technology
Northern Powergrid moves to streamline EV connection process
Specially designed tool aims to help tackle low levels of EV charging infrastructure in the North East of England
Online checker launched to help drivers identify Clean Air Zones
Government website to help drivers and businesses prepare ahead of wave of Clean Air Zones coming into effect in UK cities
Is the car industry putting the brakes on the corporate rollout of EVs?
Growing corporate demand for electric vehicles indicates the UK could phase-out new fossil fuel cars by 2030, but trail-blazing EV100 members fear the limited supply of EVs could delay the shift
Ovo Energy and Mitsubishi team up to offer free EV miles
A collaboration between Ovo Energy and Japanese car maker Mitsubishi Motors will give new customers free charging for the first 10,000 miles of driving
GM revs up all-electric, driverless answer to ride-hailing services
Automakers aren't yet taking the service business model all that seriously, but they should
Octopus Electric Vehicles launches service to 'reduce admin burden' of EV fleets
Firm has teamed up with Ohme, Alfen and FLEETCOR to offer businesses data on charging points, tariffs and driving habits for entire EV fleet
UPS invests in electric vehicle pioneer Arrival, as delivery giant places order for 10,000 vans
Arrival has emerged as a major player in the fast expanding commercial EV fleet market
Crowdfunding drive for underground ecommerce delivery service tops £1m
The idea from British start-up Magway could reduce the UK’s CO2 emissions by six million tonnes per year, its CEO claims
Report: Electric bin lorries promise massive carbon savings
Major new cost-benefit analysis argues that electric refuse collection vehicles can slash greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and running costs
Ceres launches corporate alliance to accelerate electric vehicle transition
Alliance brings together Amazon, DHL, and others in a bid to drive development of electric vehicle market
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