Department for Transport - Page 12

We need to build confidence around EV charging

Alfonso Martinez, UK country manager at ALD Automotive/LeasePlan UK, reacts to the Climate Change Committee report on the Government’s 2030 net zero goals.

Environment 5 Jul

Ban on plug-in hybrids from 2030 recommended in climate report

The green credentials of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) have been dismissed in a critical report of the Government’s climate plans.

electric and hybrid vehicles 29 Jun

Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

Proposals to ban drivers under the age of 25 from carrying young passengers as part of a ‘graduated driving licence’ scheme have been broadly welcomed by fleets.

safety and risk management 29 Jun

SMMT eyes 10-fold rise in EV production with political support

All political parties are being urged to sign up to five key pledges, including a reliable, affordable UK-wide EV charging network through binding targets.

SMMT 27 Jun

Smarter solutions can cut the time and cost of urban rapid chargers

Chargepoint planning delays could stop some fleets’ EV development in their tracks, but there is a solution, says Turbo Power Systems’ CEO Carlos Neves.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 22 Jun

Does the road to net zero need an extension?

Karl Howkins, managing director of SOGO mobility, makes the argument for pushing back the ban on petrol and diesel vehicles.

15 Jun

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

The Government has stressed it has “no plans” to remove a concession allowing licence holders to drive an electric van up to 4.25 tonnes.

8 Jun

Government spends £4.6m on workplace charge points

As well as publishing new figures for the workplace grant, the Department for Transport (DfT) has also published new data for domestic and on-street funding.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 2 Jun

Why Government support in used electric van market is essential for fleets

Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, examines how uncertain future RVs for electric vans are proving to be a significant barrier to fleet adoption.

2 Jun

Fleets urged to help stem increase in road deaths

Fleets need to take action to help reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on UK roads, says Red Corporate Driver Training.

safety and risk management 31 May

Weev founders, from left, Dominic Kearns and Thomas O'Hagan

Weev receives £50m to boost electric vehicle charge point rollout

Weev has received the cash from Octopus Investments, part of Octopus Group, to help address the shortage of charging infrastructure in Northern Ireland.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 30 May

Year-on-year increase in road deaths | 75% of fatalities were male

The number of deaths on UK roads rose from 1,558 in 2021 to 1,695 in 2022 – an increase of 8.7% – according to new figures published by the DfT.

safety and risk management 24 May

Leading fleets call for ambitious targets in ZEV mandate

BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail, are among fleet operators calling on the Government to set ambitious sales targets for zero emission vehicles.

24 May

Electric vehicle charge points prioritised in National Highways report

Providing drivers with more real-time information on congestion and the availability of EV charge points among proposals in a new National Highways report.

National Highways 22 May

New data shows charge point growth but 'uneven' spread of devices

The number of public charge points increased in the first quarter of this year, up 8% compared to the start of January, according to new data from the DfT.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 4 May

Drivers risk being unfairly fined at yellow box junctions

The RAC has uncovered problems with nine-in-10 yellow box junctions where councils want to enforce moving traffic offences.

fines and penalties 3 May

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

The UK Government is working with international partners to develop new laws for monitoring the health of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

2 May

Charge point operators to invest £6bn | New trade body announced

A new trade body for the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry, ChargeUK, has launched today (Friday, April 28) and revealed investment plans up to 2030.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 28 Apr

Fears ZEV mandate could impact UK new van supply

Concerns have been raised that the Government’s zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate could further squeeze the supply of new diesel vans coming to the UK.

26 Apr

Ways to measure electric vehicle battery degradation to be explored

An advisory group of battery experts is being assembled to explore ways of promoting greater confidence in the used electric vehicle (EV) market.

25 Apr

Department for Transport - Page 12

We need to build confidence around EV charging

Ban on plug-in hybrids from 2030 recommended in climate report

Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

SMMT eyes 10-fold rise in EV production with political support

Smarter solutions can cut the time and cost of urban rapid chargers

Does the road to net zero need an extension?

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

Government spends £4.6m on workplace charge points

Why Government support in used electric van market is essential for fleets

Fleets urged to help stem increase in road deaths

Weev receives £50m to boost electric vehicle charge point rollout

Year-on-year increase in road deaths | 75% of fatalities were male

Leading fleets call for ambitious targets in ZEV mandate

Electric vehicle charge points prioritised in National Highways report

New data shows charge point growth but 'uneven' spread of devices

Drivers risk being unfairly fined at yellow box junctions

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

Charge point operators to invest £6bn | New trade body announced

Fears ZEV mandate could impact UK new van supply

Ways to measure electric vehicle battery degradation to be explored

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Department for Transport - Page 12

We need to build confidence around EV charging

Ban on plug-in hybrids from 2030 recommended in climate report

Graduated driving licence proposals receive mixed response from fleets

SMMT eyes 10-fold rise in EV production with political support

Smarter solutions can cut the time and cost of urban rapid chargers

Does the road to net zero need an extension?

DfT clarifies 4.25 tonne derogation for electric vans (video)

Government spends £4.6m on workplace charge points

Why Government support in used electric van market is essential for fleets

Fleets urged to help stem increase in road deaths

Weev receives £50m to boost electric vehicle charge point rollout

Year-on-year increase in road deaths | 75% of fatalities were male

Leading fleets call for ambitious targets in ZEV mandate

Electric vehicle charge points prioritised in National Highways report

New data shows charge point growth but 'uneven' spread of devices

Drivers risk being unfairly fined at yellow box junctions

Government considers new electric vehicle battery degradation laws

Charge point operators to invest £6bn | New trade body announced

Fears ZEV mandate could impact UK new van supply

Ways to measure electric vehicle battery degradation to be explored

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

UK car production falls by almost a third in November