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Articles tagged with: electric vehicles
Can ‘Global Britain’ really succeed with electric vehicles? Partner content
Transport
By Advanced Propulsion Centre UK (APC)
Can ‘Global Britain’ really succeed with electric vehicles?
The UK automotive sector is under transformation and key projects like Ford Halewood will drive the green growth we need.
Labour Urged Not To Fall Into 'Tory Trap' On Electric Vehicles
Energy
Labour Urged Not To Fall Into "Tory Trap" On Electric Vehicles
The director of a Labour Party environment campaign has urged the Government to not fall into the "Tory trap" of "chopping and changing policy" on green energy.
With the rise of electric vehicles, who will pay for Britain's roads?
Transport
By Michael Dnes
With the rise of electric vehicles, who will pay for Britain's roads?
It’s not often that a Rolls Royce is the cheaper option. But, as of 2024, it might be.
UK’s race to net-zero threatened by shifting EV targets and infrastructure challenges
Environment
By Matt Western MP
UK’s race to net-zero threatened by shifting EV targets and infrastructure challenges
As the UK pushes toward a 2050 net-zero target, electric vehicles are key to cutting emissions. Matt Western MP, chair of the Electric Vehicle APPG, explains how challenges in infrastructure, consumer incentives and shifting government policies threaten that progress
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility Partner content
Environment
By Cornwall Insight
Plug in to unlock: the benefits of smart meter-enabled EV flexibility
Jacob Briggs, Senior Consultant at Cornwall Insight, outlines research by Cornwall Insight, commissioned by Smart Energy GB, demonstrating why charging electric vehicles (EVs) flexibly, with a smart meter, benefits consumers and the energy system as we transition to a smart, flexible and decarbonised future
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
Environment
By Social Market Foundation (SMF)
How social leasing of electric vehicles can drive the UK towards net-zero
With many of the political parties supporting the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), Researchers Niamh O Regan and Gideon Salutin, at the Social Market Foundation (SMF) believe that for a cash strapped government, social leasing is great way to increase the uptake of EVs
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy has been high on the agenda in recent months with the Prime Minister’s announcement back in September delaying the phase out of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 to 2035 and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate coming into force in early 2024.
Electric vehicle transition has stalled but political will can deliver benefits to UK Partner content
Environment
By Policy@Manchester
Electric vehicle transition has stalled but political will can deliver benefits to UK
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) can deliver substantial environmental and economic benefits to the UK with appropriate support from Westminster and Whitehall, a University of Manchester researcher has argued.
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles
The Zero Emission Vehicle mandate, starting in January 2024, means virtually all cars sold by the early 2030s will be electric helping cut emissions and support British jobs 
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
The UK’s climate policy backtrack is bad for the planet and the economy
Baroness Parminter, chair of the Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee, argues
Rishi Sunak’s “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy, including his delay to the end of the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles, is bad for the planet, the car industry and the economy.
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge Partner content
Environment
By Go-Ahead
Britain’s electric bus revolution needs supercharging post-Uxbridge
As controversy rages over ‘anti-car’ green policies, Go-Ahead’s Martin Dean says that speeding up investment in zero-emission buses is an environmental measure that can win over motorists.
'AI is far from the only emerging technology': The disruptive innovations on Parliament's agenda
Technology
By James O'Malley
"AI is far from the only emerging technology": The disruptive innovations on Parliament's agenda
The AI revolution and many other advances are upon us, but are we ready for the consequences? James O’Malley takes a look at the disruptive and potentially transformative new technologies heading for Parliament’s in-tray. Illustrations by Tracy Worrall
In Brief: Transport
Energy
By Grant Hill-Cawthorne
In Brief: Transport
In an occasional series, staff from Parliament’s libraries give The House choice nuggets from the archives. This week, Professor Grant Hill-Cawthorne, librarian of the House of Commons and managing director of research and information, looks at transport
IKEA invests £4.5 million in one of the biggest EV charging infrastructure projects for last mile fleet in the UK and Ireland Partner content
Environment
By IKEA
IKEA invests £4.5 million in one of the biggest EV charging infrastructure projects for last mile fleet in the UK and Ireland
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed? Partner content
Environment
By Energy Networks Association
Achieving net zero means delivering a successful shift to electric vehicles, but what power innovations are needed?
Three things the Government needs to do to make the UK a global leader in electric vehicles.
Majority Of Conservative Voters Expect To Shift To Electric Cars As Part Of Net-Zero Push
Energy
By John Johnston
Majority Of Conservative Voters Expect To Shift To Electric Cars As Part Of Net-Zero Push
An exclusive poll for The House finds a majority of Conservative voters envision shifting to electric cars as the United Kingdom chases its net-zero targets.
The road to transport decarbonisation and the legacy it will leave Partner content
Economy
By WSP
The road to transport decarbonisation and the legacy it will leave
Much attention is given to the nationwide transition to electric vehicles (EVs) due to its important position within the Government’s Net Zero Strategy. Some progress has been made; the UK Climate Change Committee’s most recent progress report found that purchases of EVs more than doubled between 2020 and 2021. However, we are currently forecast to only reach 36% of private vehicles being EV by 2030 when the Government ban on the sale of petrol and diesel vehicles commences. There are still barriers to overcome with a lack of public charging infrastructure a key concern for would be EV adopters, particularly those without access to off-street parking. Despite this, the pace of change across the UK is encouraging.
Go-Ahead sends shock waves with the launch of new Voltra electric buses in the North East Partner content
Transport
By Go-Ahead
Go-Ahead sends shock waves with the launch of new Voltra electric buses in the North East
Robert Largan: We must cut our use of biofuels to tackle rocketing global food prices
Environment
By Robert Largan MP
Robert Largan: We must cut our use of biofuels to tackle rocketing global food prices
The United Kingdom continued to lead the global response to Russia’s abhorrent invasion of Ukraine at the G7 summit last week.
The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition
Environment
By Dods Impact
The Path to Net Zero - A Net Zero Week Special Edition
The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on the path to net zero to celebrate Net Zero Week 2022, bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers. We explore a series of practical ideas and solutions on how we can all play our role to make net zero a reality across all walks of life.
The electric vehicle revolution is levelling up Britain’s manufacturing heartlands
Environment
By Mike Wood MP
The electric vehicle revolution is levelling up Britain’s manufacturing heartlands
Our government is helping to usher in an electric vehicle (EV) technological revolution. As I highlighted from the green benches in Parliament last week, advances in innovation are crucial to bringing EVs to the market for all, and firms like Westfield Sportscars in my constituency of Dudley South are paving the way.
Partner content
Environment
By Lloyds Banking Group
Accelerating the take-up of electric vehicles
Decarbonising our road vehicles is absolutely vital in helping us reach a net zero economy.
Driving the change we need to achieve net-zero
Transport
By Huw Merriman MP
Driving the change we need to achieve net-zero
Meeting our legally binding net-zero target by 2050 requires an ambitious shift to low carbon transport solutions. The government must be open about the scale of change required, and how it will be paid for.
Government must boost roll out of charging points to support growing demand for electric vehicles
Environment
By Ruth Edwards MP
Government must boost roll out of charging points to support growing demand for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle (EV) usage in the midlands is predicted to increase by over 3,000 per cent by 2030. The installation of public charging points must be six times as fast to support growing demand.