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InstaVolt calls for urgent action on EV charging signage after wind turbine planning bid rejected
InstaVolt is urging the government to deliver on its commitment to improve EV charging signage, after a planning application for an advertising wind turbine at its flagship Winchester Superhub, intended to highlight the issue, was rejected by the local planning authority.

What Fleet Managers Need to Get Right Before Expanding Electric Van Fleets
Fleet managers must plan carefully when transitioning to electric vans, considering audits, charging, costs, driver engagement, and phased adoption to ensure operational success and long-term savings, says Dawsongroup Vans.

DRUG TESTING IS NOW AN ESSENTIAL AT-WORK TOOL
Alcohol testing alone is no longer sufficient to ensure a safe workplace

Welch Group launches ‘12 Pillars of Change’ through TwentyForty to build roadmap for zero emission freight by 2040
Welch Group has launched the 12 Pillars of Change through its TwentyForty innovation platform, with its inaugural event bringing together twelve leaders from across the freight ecosystem at a roundtable held in Duxford.

Accelerating Green Initiatives: The Shift to EVs Grows Among Businesses
With EVs constituting 25% of UK vehicle registrations since June 2025, businesses are embracing electric fleets for cost savings, sustainability, and compliance with clean air regulations.

EV Sales Process Customer Satisfaction Lags Behind ICE Vehicles, New Data Reveals
Despite rising EV sales, new research from Loop indicates customer satisfaction scores are significantly lower compared to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, highlighting the need for improved sales processes and training.

The UK's Road to Zero Faces Growing Challenges
The BVRLA's 2025 Road to Zero Report highlights imbalances in the UK's transition to zero-emission transport, with positive growth in EV infrastructure offset by declining used EV values and high charging costs.

Zapmap releases EV charging statistics for first half of 2025 showing continued growth
27% year on year increase across the board. 136 charging hubs installed since the start of the year

Clean Air Day on 19 June, two-thirds of UK fleet and transport managers are not using any software to track harmful emissions being released into the environment by their vehicles.
Latest industry research reveals only 34% of fleet managers track harmful emissions, as devastating impact of unclean air is examined

Voltempo introduces HyperCharger chargepoint at Road Transport Expo 2025 debut
Advanced eHGV charging solutions provider offers first public look at new chargepoint design for HGV fleet electrification

Knowles Logistics joined forces with FMCG supply chain consultancy experts Simply Supply Chain and Volvo Trucks UK to host a decarbonisation event showcasing their collaborative effort on the 3PL provider’s journey to Net Zero.
Knowles Logistics is leading the way in sustainable transport, setting an industry standard for other operators to aspire to
Ditch the petrol pump, hit the gym - new research reveals EV drivers are more likely to be fitness fanatics and thrill-seekers than those still stuck with gas guzzlers
Survey finds that EV drivers more likely to run, swim and cycle in their free time than petrol and diesel drivers

Northern Ireland say they are not ready for electric vehicles, with almost 80% claiming the planned 2035 ban on petrol and diesel cars is too soon
Northern Ireland say they are not ready for electric vehicles.

New Van Market grows by 3.0% In 2024, Electric continues to struggle as BEVS attain total Market Share of 6.3
December marked a disappointing conclusion to the year for new LCV registrations, as dealers and manufacturers worked to close the gap and meet the ZEV target for 2024