Green Policy and Innovation

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support electrifying UK fleets, Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

Advancing the UK’s EV transition in 2026

Feb 20, 2026Comments off

As 2026 gets underway, the UK’s shift toward electrifying transport remains crucial for achieving net‑zero goals. While the uptake of electric vehicles in 2025 has

Octopus plugs into EV fleet charging with Octopus Fleet

Octopus plugs into EV fleet charging with O...

Feb 19, 2026Comments off

The UK’s shift to cheap, clean transport got a major boost with the launch of Octopus Fleet – the one-stop shop for all businesses looking

Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to electric vehicles

Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to elect...

Feb 09, 2026Comments off

The latest IMI TechSafe data on electric vehicle (EV) qualifications paints a concerning picture for the UK’s transition to zero-emission motoring. Investment in EV training

Euro 7 framework to include non-exhaust emissions

Euro 7 framework to include non-exhaust emi...

Feb 05, 2026Comments off

The automotive world is on the brink of a significant shift as the Euro 7 emissions standards are set to be introduced later this year. Designed

Voltempo powers UK’s first megawatt-scale eHGV charging hub

Voltempo powers UK’s first megawatt-scale...

Jan 20, 2026Comments off

The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium has reached a major milestone with the official opening of the UK’s first megawatt-scale electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) charging site,

DAF introduces XG and XG⁺ Electric

DAF introduces XG and XG⁺ Electric

Jan 19, 2026Comments off

DAF is expanding its successful series of electric vehicles with the introduction of the XG and XG+ Electric. They share the same DNA as the XD

Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions and HGV Registrations

DfT launches consultation on UK HGV CO₂ e...

Jan 14, 2026Comments off

The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on a new regulatory framework designed to reduce CO₂ emissions from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs),

Electric Car,BEV,Net Zero,Conservatives to rip up electric vehicle rules, pay-per-mile

Pay-per-mile is coming: what it means for f...

Jan 13, 2026Comments off

We’re entering a new era for electric vehicles. April 2028 signals the end of the long-standing tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EV) and absorbs them

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support electrifying UK fleets, Lithium iron phosphate vs nickel-based batteries in EVs

Pence-per-mile eVED raises concerns across ...

Jan 12, 2026Comments off

According to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions managing director, Alex Wright, this move could place a significant new administrative and compliance burden on the motor trade. And

What will shape commercial vehicle electrification in 2026?

What will shape fleet electrification in 20...

Jan 09, 2026Comments off

With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in