Sunderland launches self-driving shuttle

Sunderland prepares to launch Britain’s inaugural self-driving city centre bus service this spring, supported by a government-backed pilot scheme

Rapid EV chargers launch at Pimlico

Ultra-fast 150kW chargers have been unveiled at Pimlico Electric Vehicle charging hub in central London, enabling concurrent charging for up to 16 vehicles

EVs drive UK new car market to 20-year high

In February, the UK’s new car market experienced its strongest performance in twenty years, witnessing a 14.0% rise in registrations to 84,886 units, with notable growth in electric vehicle uptake

Jaguar Land Rover to power 25% of UK electricity off-grid

JLR has unveiled ambitious off-grid energy projects to generate over a quarter of its UK electricity needs

National Express trials new electric coach

National Express announces plans to test Yutong’s latest electric coach model, the GTe14, on high-frequency routes between Stansted Airport and London

Octopus launches new EV partnership

EVA England partners with Octopus Electroverse, offering members access to discounts and £10 credit for public charging on the EV roaming platform

Tata’s £4bn gigafactory unveiled

Tata’s battery division, Agratas, has confirmed Bridgwater, Somerset, as the location for its £4 billion gigafactory

Ministry of Defence trials hydrogen charging for EVs

The Ministry of Defence is testing hydrogen-fuelled charging facilities for its electric vehicles at RAF Leeming, Merville Barracks and HMNB Devonport

UK scientists harness microwave energy to extend EV range

University of Birmingham scientists have developed an energy storage system for electric vehicles, promising up to 70% extended driving range

UK boosts black cab drivers with £6,000 to go electric

The Plug-in Taxi Grant will be extended until April 2025