Author: Ryan Hayes

Nottingham City Transport (NCT) has completed the electrification of its entire single-decker bus fleet after taking delivery of its final batch of electric vehicles, marking a key milestone in the operator’s transition toward a fully zero-emission operation. The municipal bus operator said it has now deployed 62 electric single-decker buses, following the recent introduction of 14 vehicles on its Grey Line 53 and 54 routes, which serve Arnold, City Hospital, the Ring Road, Queen’s Medical Centre and Clifton. NCT said the conversion of its single-deck fleet was achieved in 18 months. See also: Nottingham City Transport Expands Electric Bus Fleet,…

Britain will begin reviewing its electric vehicle sales targets earlier than planned, the government said, responding to sustained pressure from carmakers while stressing that its long-term plan to phase out new petrol and diesel cars by 2035 remains unchanged. The review, which will start next year instead of in 2027, will focus on the country’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, a policy that requires an increasing proportion of new car sales to be electric each year. The mandate is designed to support the transition to electric mobility ahead of the 2035 deadline. See also: UK Battery Startup Anaphite Raises £1.4 Million…

Xpeng UK has confirmed that the new G6 will enter the British market in the first quarter of 2026, bringing a significant technical update that includes an 800-volt silicon carbide platform, next-generation battery technology and a high-performance AWD Black Edition priced below £50,000. The expansion marks one of Xpeng’s most competitive entries into the UK EV segment to date. The 2026 G6 lineup is headlined by the dual-motor AWD Performance Black Edition, which produces 358 kW and 660 Nm of torque, enabling 0–62 mph acceleration in 4.13 seconds. The model features enhanced chassis tuning and all-wheel-drive dynamics aimed at improving…