Latest United Kingdom News
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UK: Voi Trials an Electric Tuk-Tuk for E-scooter Services in Bristol
Voi has commenced a four-month trial operating a Biliti Electric tuk-tuk for battery swapping and e-scooter maintenance in Bristol.
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UK Government Funds Projects to Decarbonise Highways
The UK government is providing 30 million GBP in funding for seven projects that will help decarbonise the nation's highways.
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UK: OVO Energy and Volkswagen Announce V2X EV Charging Trial
OVO Energy and Kaluza are partnering with Volkswagen UK and smart charging company, Indra to launch a Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) trial.
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Shell Subsidiary ubitricity to Install 300 EV Charging Points in Liverpool's Lampposts
Liverpool City Council has selected Shell's subsidiary, ubitricity to install a network of 300 EV charging points into existing lampposts.
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ZeroAvia Flies World's Largest Aircraft with a Hydrogen-Electric Engine
ZeroAvia has successfully tested its 19-seat Dornier 228 aircraft, powered partly with a full-size hydrogen-electric engine.
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City of London Proposes Permanent Restrictions for Britain’s First 'Zero-Emission' Street
The City of London has announced that restrictions on Britain’s first 24/7 ‘zero-emission street' could be introduced permanently.
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UK Government Publishes Smart Charging Action Plan
The UK government and Ofgem have released a plan that would benefit drivers by making it cheaper for them to run their electric vehicles.
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Lambeth Council to Reclaim Kerbside Parking for Sustainable Transport
Lambeth Council plans to transform kerbside parking in the London borough into areas such as bus lanes and EV charging points.
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Brittany Ferries to Deploy Two Hybrid Ferries
Leclanché SA has been selected to provide the battery technology for two hybrid vessels that will be operated by Brittany Ferries.
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£7 Million to Improve UK Freight Industry
The UK government has announced 7 million GBP in funding to decarbonise and improve freight transportation through emerging technologies.
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Trains Powered by Sunshine?
Siemens Mobility, the University of York and British Solar Renewables have won funding to develop new ways of powering UK railways.
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London: All Private-Hire Vehicles Licensed for the First Time to Be 'Zero Emission Capable'
London: A new regulation has come into force meaning private-hire vehicles licensed for the first time must now be 'zero emission capable'.
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UK Government Invests £32.9 Million in Improving National Cycling Network
Active Travel England is investing 32.9m GBP in establishing a network of experts to improve high streets for pedestrians and cyclists.
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First Net Zero Transatlantic Flight to Fly London to New York in 2023
The UK government has provided funding to Virgin Atlantic to operate the world's first net zero transatlantic flight in 2023 using 100% SAF.
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ORR: National Highways Must Deliver Better Performance
The ORR has published its first report on safety on the strategic road network and says National Highways must deliver better performance.
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UK Transport Minister Dismisses Legalising Helmets for Cyclists
UK Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, has responded to a question in UK Parliament on whether the DfT will legalise the use of helmets.
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UK Funding to Help Develop Future Transport Technologies
The UK government has launched a new round of funding to help develop technologies for an improved future transport network.
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UK Adults Aim to Use More Public Transport and Shared Mobility in 2023
FREE NOW has published survey results revealing that over half of the UK public plans to use more sustainable transport in 2023.
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Amazon Launches Additional Micromobility Hubs in London and Manchester
Amazon has expanded its UK e-cargo bike fleet with the launch of three additional micromobility delivery hubs in Manchester and London.
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Rolls-Royce and easyJet Run Aircraft Engine on Hydrogen
Rolls-Royce and easyJet have run an aircraft engine on hydrogen power. This is designed as a stepping stone towards hydrogen-powered flight.
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ULEZ Zone to Be Expanded to Greater London
The Mayor of London has announced that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will be expanded to cover all boroughs in Greater London.
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Moove Announces EV Charging App for Uber Drivers in London
Moove has partnered with PAUA to develop an end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) charging network for ride-hailing drivers in London.
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UK Trial Finds Financial Benefits of Public Smart Charging for EV Drivers
Results from the UK’s first trial of smart public EV chargers reveal that smart on-street chargers could save drivers 604.65 GBP per year.
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V2X Technology to Help Autonomous Cars Safely Merge onto Motorways
WMG at the University of Warwick has presented technology allowing autonomous cars to merge onto motorways with improved levels of safety.