Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: New EV Charging Hub Set for Hatton Cross Station
London is set to receive a EV charging hub at Hatton Cross station car park, following recent approval from the London Borough of Hillingdon…
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UK: Aviation Minister Pledges £20 Million for New Flight Technology
The UK's Aviation Minister, Mike Kane, has confirmed funding investments of over 20 million GBP for the launch of new flight technologies.
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Hyundai to Debut IONIQ 9 at Everything Electric London
Hyundai has announced that it will debut its new IONIQ 9 electric SUV at this year's Everything Electric London show.
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TfL Bans Non-Folded E-Bikes on Select Services
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a ban on all non-folded e-bikes on sections of the London transport network beginning 31 March.
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UK Aims for Carbon Free Shipping Sector by 2050
The Maritime Minister has revealed a set of sustainability goals for all vessels operating & docking in UK waters.
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Joby Aviation Partners with Virgin Atlantic for UK Air Taxi Services
Joby Aviation has announced a new partnership with Virgin Atlantic that will see both companies launch air taxi services in the UK.
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TfGM Partners with Via to Enhance Bee Network On-Demand Services
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has partnered with Via to modernise the Bee Network's Ring & Ride and Local Link services.
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London Air Quality Improves Following First Year of Expanded ULEZ
New evidence indicates that air quality has improved across London following the first year of the expanded Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).
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Forest E-Bikes Integrate with Bolt App in London
Bolt has partnered with Forest to enable users in London to rent any of Forest’s 15,000 e-bikes through the Bolt app.
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UK: DfT Extends EV Grant for Businesses
The DfT has announced a year-long extension to its Plug-in van grant in order to aid businesses in their transition to electric alternatives…
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UK: TfL Begins Electric Construction Vehicle Trial
Transport for London (TfL) has begun a new trial scheme to utilise electric construction vehicles in works at Redcliffe Gardens.
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Yutong & Pelican to Launch Zero Emission Truck Range in the UK
Yutong has announced the intention to launch a brand-new electric truck for the UK market in Q2 of 2025.
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UK Civil Aviation Authority Expands Hydrogen Challenge
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced the extension and expansion of its Hydrogen Challenge with the launch of a second phase.
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UK: Academics Use Machine Learning to Improve AV Test Simulators
The Heriot-Watt University School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is using machine learning technology to improve AV testing simulators…
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Greater Manchester's Bee Network Enables More People to Walk or Cycle
The Active Travel Annual Report has highlighted a shift in travel habits across Greater Manchester, with more people walking and cycling.
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UK: £200 Million in Transport Funding Pledged for East Midlands
The Department for Transport (DfT) has pledged nearly 200 million GBP for the improvement of public transport in the East Midlands.
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Trust in ADAS Reported to Rise as Automated Vehicles Near UK Roads
Confidence in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) is growing among UK motorists, according to a survey by Venson Automotive Solutions.
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Oxa to Provide Autonomous Vehicle Platform for Sunderland Bus Project
The SAMS initiative has announced a partnership with Oxa to bring its autonomous vehicle platform to the city's self-driving project.
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UK to Launch Digital Driving Licence and New GOV.UK Wallet
The UK government is launching the GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to official documents, including digital driving licences.
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UK: £30 Million Funding for Decarbonisation & Coastal Economies
The Department for Transport has announced £30 million in funding to aid decarbonisation and boost coastal economies across the UK.
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TfL Confirms April Opening Date for Silvertown Tunnel
Transport for London (TfL) has announced that the new Silvertown Tunnel is set to open on 7 April 2025.
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Skyports and Bicester Motion Break Ground on UK Vertiport
Skyports Infrastructure and Bicester Motion have broken ground on the United Kingdom's first vertiport testbed in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
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UK: National Audit Office Publishes Review on Chargepoint Rollout
The National Audit Office has published a new review concerning the ongoing rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints across the UK.
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London Congestion Charge and ULEZ Rules at Christmas
As Christmas approaches, drivers in London should be aware of changes to the city's emission zone rules, including ULEZ.