[UK businesses plan to invest £13.6bn in electric vehicles by 2022] The poll was conducted with representatives of 200 UK businesses of different sizes and industries responsible for fleets. All companies represented reported a turnover in excess of £1m in the last financial year and operated at least one vehicle. UKPlc's total investment will reach £11.6 billion. That was below the £15.8bn it had been hoping for, as challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, chip shortages and rising costs of living created complications. Editor/Xing Wentao

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• 2026.03.30 17:54
• [China's first unmanned aerial heavy truck is about to make its maiden flight]
• China's first 7-ton large-scale transport drone, the Changying-8, will make its maiden flight at Zhengzhou Shangjie Airport in the near future to verify key systems such as intelligent flight control and power fuel. It is currently ready for use. The aircraft is independently developed, with a length of 17 meters, a wingspan of 25 meters, a cargo hold of 18 cubic meters, a load capacity of 3.5 tons, and a range of over 3000 kilometers. It has high-altitude and short takeoff and landing capabilities.Editor/Gong Ziwei

• 2026.03.30 15:33
• [Far sighted Sheyang offshore transmission chain project begins construction]
• On March 25, 2026, the Far East Sheyang Offshore High Power Transmission Chain Project started construction, achieving the first breakthrough in the coastal layout of the industry with 100% self-developed and self-made transmission chains for offshore large megawatt units. The project is expected to be put into operation in November, and will collaborate with surrounding industries to enhance local supporting capabilities, reduce costs and increase efficiency, and strengthen operations and maintenance, helping to price offshore wind power. Editor/Cheng Liting