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69% of drivers back EV road tax as fleets face rising bills
New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that 69% of UK motorists think it is fair for drivers of Electric Vehicle (EVs) to pay Vehicle…
New driving licence rules spark EV van growth
EV vans are becoming a more regular feature on UK driveways, and with them, growing pressure on household energy use. In line with new government…
Imbalances of Road to Zero Risk deepening
Progress along the UK’s Road to Zero remains in the balance. Growth in chargepoint numbers and the availability of new electric vehicles is being offset…
UK’s oldest truckstop gets modern revamp
This week, Britain’s oldest truckstop, The Hollies, TheStop, has unveiled major sustainability upgrades, including the installation of solar panels, two new EV chargers, and a…
Knowles Logistics expands electric fleet with new Renault E-tech
Knowles Logistics has strengthened its commitment to carbon reduction by adding its first Renault 19-tonne electric vehicle1 to its growing fleet. A leader in sustainable…
West Sussex driving towards a greener future
A network of electric vehicle (EV) chargepoints in West Sussex is set to continue to grow as an additional 30 on-street sites are confirmed. The…
Road freight energy needs could come as a shock without planning
Decarbonising road freight needs a collaborative approach, with the amount of power required to electrify the UK’s road freight vehicles estimated to be 32 TWh…
Record-breaking drive in the all-electric ID. Buzz
There is a lot of discussion about electric mobility and the expansion of charging infrastructure. And there is someone who wants to prove that electric…
What is the Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) Bill?
Tool theft is a plight on tradespeople throughout the UK, with 4 in 10 having experienced the crime. However, significant changes could be on the…
Van registrations shrank every month in 2025
New van registrations shrank by -12.1% to 156,048 units in the first half of 2025, according to the latest figures published today by the Society…
Certas Energy supplies HVO to Silverstone
This summer, Certas Energy, the UK’s largest independent fuel distributor, has partnered with Silverstone Circuit to supply Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) at some of its…
Schmitz Cargobull’s fleet of service vans hits the road
The Schmitz Cargobull service partner network currently consists of approximately 1,400 authorised Schmitz Cargobull service partners throughout Europe to guarantee service for semi-trailers, cooling units,…
Heavy vehicle testing to remain unchanged for ER operators
In a significant update for the UK transport industry, the Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that the heavy vehicle testing regime will remain unchanged…
Hydrogen refuelling plans risk heavy annual losses
As hydrogen infrastructure is rolled out in the EU, refuelling stations must be distributed according to the same principle in all countries. But now a…
Rolec announces new HEX chargepoint
Hot off the launch of their expanded DC range, Rolec announces a major addition to their commercial AC portfolio – introducing HEX. Drawing on nearly…
Scania Great Britain acquires franchise partner TruckEast
Scania (Great Britain) Limited has acquired independent dealer TruckEast, in a deal that sustains the Swedish OEM’s network in the UK. The deal will see…