On April 9, Suffolk County Council announced that it will deliver around 6,000 new public electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the county in partnership with operator Believe. The county council has made this project possible with a GBP 5.3 million bid to the government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (

On April 8, the UK Government announced that it will invest nearly GBP 38 million to bring 319 new zero-emission buses by spring 2027 to communities across England.
The funding has been allocated to 12 local authorities across England. For every pound of government funding, at least GBP 3 in private investment will b

On April 6, the UK Government announced that the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate would be changed to make it easier for the industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles (EVs).
It will now help the industry to upgrade to make EVs while delivering the manifesto commitment to stop sales of new gasoline and diesel cars by

On March 27, the UK Government announced that Vishay Intertechnology will invest GBP 250 million into the UK’s largest semiconductor facility in Newport. The investment will boost production of the advanced Silicon Carbide semiconductors, an integral part of EV production. 
This advanced technology supports faster ba

On March 13, the UK Government announced a new UK bus manufacturing expert panel. It will focus on greener bus travel, new UK jobs, and bigger business. Discussions explored ways of ensuring that the UK remains a leader in bus building while helping local authorities to deliver their transport ambitions.
The event fe

On March 7, the UK Government announced that drivers throughout the Midlands will gain access to over 16,000 new electric vehicle (EV) chargers, thanks to a new government investment. Thirteen local authorities across the region, with the support of Midlands Connect, have secured GBP 40.8 million from the Local EV In

On February 25, the UK Government announced that the Department of Transport is extending the Plug-in van grant for another year. The extension will mean businesses and van drivers can receive grants up to GBP 2,500 when buying small electric vans up to 2.5 tonnes and up to GBP 5,000 for larger electric vans up to 4.

On January 20, the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), UK released the annual vehicle production report. It confirms that the UK is on track to meet 2035's zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) production targets, driven by the ban on fossil-fuel internal combustion engines (ICE) by 2035. Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will se

On January 14, the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC) announced that UK-registered businesses involved in late-stage, collaborative research and development (CR&D) of automotive technology and processes can now apply for a share of up to GBP 40 million in government funding matched by industry.
Eligible projects wil

On December 24, the Transport Secretary of UK launched a consultation to ask views from the industry on how to deliver on the manifesto commitment to restore the 2030 phase-out date for new purely gasoline and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emissions vehicles a success.
The consultation will restore clar

On December 16, the Scottish government released its Draft Implementation Plan to add around 24,000 new public electric vehicle charge points by 2030. The plan includes 15 actions to grow the EV charging network in Scotland and support the vision for public EV charging. Achieving this goal will require collaboration

On November 27, the Welsh Government announced that Vishay Intertechnology is investing GBP 51 million in Newport Wafer Fab, the UK’s largest semiconductor facility to bring new product range capabilities and skilled job opportunities to Newport. The investment has been supported by GBP 5 million of Welsh Government

On November 20, Nissan called on the UK government to take urgent action to avoid carmakers being penalised for the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the UK, due to outdated targets in the UK’s Zero Emissions Vehicles Mandate.
The Mandate was created to push manufacturers to shift from ICE vehicles to EVs. H

On November 4, Transport Scotland announced GBP 6.3 million in funding to expand public electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
The funding has been awarded through the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Fund to support 11 Local Authorities across Glasgow City Region and Ayrshire region. There are now over 6000 public ele

On October 14, multiple sources reported that the Trade Secretary of UK stated, at the sidelines of the International Investment Summit in London, that the UK would not follow the EU’s lead in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports. 
He further stated that the UK’s Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) had not

On October 8, QPT, a specialist in developing highly efficient GaN-based electric motor controls, announced it has secured a grant for a new project called VERDE. This project aims to develop 400V/60kW GaN inverter demonstrator for automotive applications, showcasing that GaN is superior to SiC or silicon.
The projec

On October 4, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), along with 12 car manufacturers operating in the UK, issued an open letter requesting government support to ensure a successful transition to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) in the UK.
The SMMT is urging the government to halve VAT on new zero-emissio

On September 18, 2024, the UK’s Trade Minister and the Thai Commerce Minister signed an Enhanced Trade Partnership (ETP) in Bangkok, aiming to boost trade and investment between the two countries in priority sectors such as automotive, tourism, digital trade, etc. 
The pact also commits both sides to identifying oppo

On September 17, Aston Martin announced that it has received GBP 6 million in UK Government funding to support Project PIVOT, a collaborative effort to develop lightweight, sustainable aluminum castings for future vehicles. The project aims to revolutionize the casting industry by reducing carbon emissions and enabli

On September 17, the Ministry of Industry and Decarbonisation allocated GBP 88 million in joint funding from industry and government to 46 innovative projects, which includes the development of electric trucks, e-motorcycles, and wireless charging solutions. The funding, awarded through the Advanced Propulsion Centre