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Ride-sharing giant announces undisclosed investment in UK start-up that is developing AI systems for self-driving cars

Experts call for investment and policies that tackle congestion and promote active travel and public transport as latest National Travel Survey highlights rising car use

Carmaker claims it is first to offer upfront price parity between new EVs and fossil fuelled vehicles on UK market

New partnership will make 2,900 ChargePlace Scotland chargers accessible through Octopus Energy’s EV charging platform

REA and Energy Savings Trust roadmap details 'extensive' savings fleet managers can achieve by switching to electric

However, upfront costs, availability of charging points and anxiety about battery range are holding back widespread adoption of EVs, Onward report finds

Sales of new buses jump by over 60 per cent, with zero emission models now accounting for a quarter of the market

Sales of battery electric vans remain stuck in slow lane despite robust overall market and growing demand for electric passenger cars

EV charging network operator launches new Gridserve Global venture, as company looks to take Electric Forecourt model into new markets