EUAccording to EU transport boss, Europe must quickly adopt a new law to increase the number of refueling points for natural gas vehicles and EVs.

According to EU transport boss, Europe must quickly adopt a new law to increase the number of refueling points for natural gas vehicles and EVs.

PetrolBritain has signed up to an EU directive which means that suppliers must dilute petrol with environmentally-friendly alternatives. However, a study today warns it will add around £80 a year extra to the average family’s fuel bill as it gives less miles to the gallon.

TransportFewer than a third of transport company bosses think the Government has a clear strategy for the sector, according to new research. The survey of 133 senior company figures found rail and aviation firms particularly dissatisfied with the Coalition's vision for the transport system.

Vauxhall AmperaVauxhall customers can now benefit from free installation of a home charging unit for their Ampera extended-range electric vehicles.

Rail WorkersPlans to invest over £25 billion in more than 200 major rail projects during the next seven years are at risk because the rail industry will face growing difficulty recruiting suitably qualified and experienced staff.

VolvoVolvo has made a strategic investment in DriveCam, with the objective of helping to deliver innovative safety systems for the commercial vehicle industry

Rail AppRail passengers can access free up-to-date information on the best ticket deals following the publication of comprehensive fare data, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced today.

ChinaThe Chinese government plans to allocate 120 billion yuan (19.11 billion U.S. dollars) to fund local transport infrastructure construction in 2013, the Ministry of Finance has announced.

CyclingIn the largest ever allocation of funding for cycling to date, Transport Minister Norman Baker has today unveiled details of a £62 million investment to make travelling on two wheels more attractive for people throughout England.

Charging ScotlandA Government scheme is set to be put in place in Scotland which will allow people to charge their electric cars at points throughout the road network.

Green VehiclesAlthough government support for electric vehicles (EVs) in Europe is waning, the increasing availability of vehicle charging infrastructure that enables vehicles to charge at home, at the workplace, and in public places is facilitating market growth.

High Speed TrainNetwork Rail, the operator of Britain's railway infrastructure, has entered into a 10-year deal with the French-owned EDF Energy to provide low-carbon electricity to the railways.

Driving LicenceOn 19th January, a new driving license will come into use in the EU. The plasticised credit card-sized licence will replace the 100 or so models found in Europe today.

Fuel DutyA planned rise 3p rise in fuel duty due to come into force in January 2013 has been scrapped, Chancellor George Osbourne announced as he delivered his Autumn statement.

Fuel DutyA planned rise 3p rise in fuel duty due to come into force in January 2013 has been scrapped, Chancellor George Osbourne announced as he delivered his Autumn statement.

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