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Driverless cars depend on an invisible netw...
Not long ago, robotaxis were a handful of test cars with a safety driver ready to take over. Now, they’re carrying hundreds of thousands of passengers a week. San Francisco, Phoenix and Los Angeles all have
AION UT sale orders open in September
AION is set to open order books for its second UK model, the new AION UT electric supermini, in September, with first customer deliveries scheduled to begin in October. Designed to raise expectations in the competitive
SparkCharge expands distributed energy netw...
SparkCharge is expanding its distributed energy network into the UK, providing businesses with rapid-deployment, on-site power as grid constraints increasingly threaten the rollout of autonomous vehicle fleets and other energy-intensive operations. The expansion extends SparkCharge’s established
RTX Scotland 2026 expands following success...
RTX Scotland will return to Glasgow’s Scottish Event Campus (SEC) on 18-19 November 2026, with organisers promising a significantly expanded exhibition, longer opening hours and enhanced networking facilities following the success of the inaugural event. Organised
Government considers major ZEV Mandate reth...
The Government is preparing to consult on changes to the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, with reports suggesting ministers are considering a substantial reduction in the proportion of new cars that must be fully electric
Plug Charging advances EV infrastructure wi...
Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure provider Plug Charging has reported rapid growth as demand for EV charging infrastructure accelerates across the UK. Founded in 2023, Plug Charging has quickly evolved from a regional operator into a
Merseyside Police roll out roadside evident...
Merseyside Police has become the first force in the country to use evidential roadside alcohol-testing technology, aiming to catch and deter drink-drivers returning from holiday. The equipment has been introduced as part of Operation Take Off,
AION in DHL parts logistics partnership
AION has strengthened its UK launch and aftersales operation by appointing DHL Supply Chain to manage parts logistics as the first AION V electric SUVs are delivered to customers. The partnership, developed over several months ahead
Euro 7 could accelerate UK van fleets’ sh...
New Euro 7 emissions rules could add further pressure on UK fleet operators to review their vehicle replacement strategies, with higher compliance requirements potentially making some new vans more expensive and strengthening the case for a
HGV registrations fall 14.7% as fleet repla...
UK HGV registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026 as fleet operators slowed vehicle replacement programmes amid continued economic pressures, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
