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On-street EV charging concerns highlighted in new DfT figures

New figures show the growing disparity between the relative success of electric vehicle (EV) charging device grant schemes.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 24 Feb

Calls for tougher limits after new drink-drive figures published

More than one in six of all fatal crashes involved alcohol in 2020 compared to around one in seven in previous years, new DfT suggests.

safety and risk management 24 Feb

Government extends emergency TfL funding again

Emergency funding has been extended to Transport for London (TfL) for a further seven days, having been due to finish on Friday (February 18).

Transport for London (TfL) 21 Feb

New regulator call to ensure equal access to EV charge points

A new regulator called Ofcharge is being proposed to govern targets and ensure every part of the country has accessible and affordable charging for their EV.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 16 Feb

DfT considering intelligent speed assistance to aid road safety

The Department for Transport (DfT) has said it is considering new vehicle technologies, including intelligent speed assist (ISA), to aid road safety.

safety and risk management 14 Feb

Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

MPs on the Transport Committee are urging the Government to reform motoring taxation by introducing a ‘pay-as-you-drive’ scheme using telematics technology.

road pricing 4 Feb

Improvement in EV charging network, costs and payment methods needed

Public charge points for EVs grew by 37% last year, yet the cost of charging and payment methods are far from cohesive, according to Venson.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 4 Feb

Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

An action plan for zero emission powered two, three and four-wheeled light vehicles has been launched for Government and industry.

sustainability 2 Feb

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

MPs urged by the AA to scrutinise Government’s proposals giving councils the powers to enforce yellow box, prohibited turn and other moving traffic offences.

fines and penalties 27 Jan

Total cost of ownership benefits ‘eroded’ after plug-in grant cut

TCO benefits for EVs have diminished in many cases versus internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

plug in car and van grant 27 Jan

Grant reductions an attempt to make limited Government funds last longer

Christopher Caddick, head of business development at JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) reflects on the plug-in grant changes.

plug in car and van grant 27 Jan

New figures show increase in electric vehicle charge points

New figures show increase in charge points, however, data highlights an uneven geographical distribution within the UK.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 20 Jan

UK Government being sued over environmental policies

Friends of the Earth and Client Earth are both taking the UK Government to court over what they claim is a failure to tackle climate change.

Environment 19 Jan

Highways England, smart motorways, smart motorway emergency refuge area, ERA.

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

DfT halts the rollout of new all-lane running smart motorway schemes until five years of safety data is available.

smart motorway 12 Jan

New charge point regulations ‘don’t go far enough’

Fleet industry welcomes new requirements forcing developers to install EV charge points, but say they fail to help employees who don’t have a driveway.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 21 Dec

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

mobile phones 20 Dec

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

New rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car, originally expected to take effect from November 15, have finally come into force.

DVLA 17 Dec

Barnet Council to install 500 electric vehicle charge points

Barnet Council will deliver 500 on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points by November 2022 after securing more than £3.5 million in grant funding.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 16 Dec

Plug-in grant slashed and eligibility criteria changed

The Government has cut the plug-in car and van grant rates and changed the eligibility criteria.

plug in car and van grant 15 Dec

DfT asks TfL to clarify revenue-raising measures

The Government has asked the Mayor of London to clarify how Transport for London (TfL) will raise additional revenue before releasing emergency funds.

Transport for London (TfL) 14 Dec

Department for Transport - Page 18

On-street EV charging concerns highlighted in new DfT figures

Calls for tougher limits after new drink-drive figures published

Government extends emergency TfL funding again

New regulator call to ensure equal access to EV charge points

DfT considering intelligent speed assistance to aid road safety

Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

Improvement in EV charging network, costs and payment methods needed

Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

Total cost of ownership benefits ‘eroded’ after plug-in grant cut

Grant reductions an attempt to make limited Government funds last longer

New figures show increase in electric vehicle charge points

UK Government being sued over environmental policies

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

New charge point regulations ‘don’t go far enough’

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

Barnet Council to install 500 electric vehicle charge points

Plug-in grant slashed and eligibility criteria changed

DfT asks TfL to clarify revenue-raising measures

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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 18

On-street EV charging concerns highlighted in new DfT figures

Calls for tougher limits after new drink-drive figures published

Government extends emergency TfL funding again

New regulator call to ensure equal access to EV charge points

DfT considering intelligent speed assistance to aid road safety

Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

Improvement in EV charging network, costs and payment methods needed

Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

Concern over law giving councils power to fine moving traffic offences

Total cost of ownership benefits ‘eroded’ after plug-in grant cut

Grant reductions an attempt to make limited Government funds last longer

New figures show increase in electric vehicle charge points

UK Government being sued over environmental policies

Smart motorway rollout paused as emergency refuge areas increased

New charge point regulations ‘don’t go far enough’

New rules on mobile phone use while driving a ‘missed opportunity’

New rules for towing a trailer come into force

Barnet Council to install 500 electric vehicle charge points

Plug-in grant slashed and eligibility criteria changed

DfT asks TfL to clarify revenue-raising measures

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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

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