Despite strong recent activities in other regions, London is expected to become the European capital of electric vehicles, according to market research company Frost & Sullivan.
Nissan and Europcar have announced that as of February, the all-electric Nissan LEAF will be available for short term hire in two of the world's busiest capitals: London and Paris.
The Vauxhall Ampera range-extending electric car has won the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Intelligent Transport Systems competition and could go into Police service as early as 2015
North East Leads the Charge with First Pay as you Go Trial
The UK’s first ever Pay as you Go electric vehicle (EV) charging post scheme is being trialled in the North East, heralding the first step towards developing a fully comprehensive system to ‘join up’ the UK’s EV networks.
The Highways Agency has published its latest Sustainable Development Plan, which includes details on how it plans to operate the strategic road network effectively while protecting the environment and supporting economic growth.
In 2012, most types of vehicle tyres sold in the UK and wider the EU will come with an explanatory label, similar to those found on cars, houses and appliances.