Department for Transport

Government launches seventh edition of rail innovation competition with latest £6m funding round, as new data reveals growing interest in low-carbon trains

New figures from SMMT indicate healthy growth in rise of EVs, but trade body warns infrastructure and investment must keep pace with demand to ensure a smooth transition to zero emission fleets

New report from RAC warns government is falling short of its ambitions to provide rapid and ultra-rapid EV charging points across the motorway network by year end

UK government accused of 'lagging behind' in delivery of new legislation after 'successful' shared e-scooter trial by CoMoUK

Automotive trade body calls for urgent government strategy to phase out fossil fuel heavy goods vehicles from 2035, or risk undermining investment

Campaign groups launch legal action against Department for Transport, claiming net zero aviation 'fantasy' amounts to breach of Climate Change Act

Transport Committee warns the UK could miss its net zero targets unless efforts to decarbonise the shipping industry accelerate

New £25m funding programme to deliver zero emission buses across England, as Norwich and York set to host first all-electric depots outside London

Report from ECIU warns a slower rollout of new electric vehicles could put brakes on motorists switching via the second-hand market – costing drivers £800 a year in higher fuel costs

Funding awarded to 10 firms to help UK retain position as 'pioneer in cutting-edge clean maritime solutions’