Department for Transport - Page 19

Transport minister wants to end culture of car ownership

A Government transport minister is calling for the country to move away from car ownership with shared mobility instead becoming the norm.

Department for Transport 13 Dec

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

Dr Chris Davies, head of technical research and innovation at Autoglass, argues new body should measure and monitor the impact of ADAS on driver safety.

safety and risk management 10 Dec

UK Government commits to zero emission fleet by 2027

The UK government has committed to fully convert its fleet of vehicles to be zero emission by 2027.

sustainability 1 Dec

Government provides £240k funding to support small fleet electric switch

A new, Government-backed total cost of ownership app that tracks business journeys is aiming to help small fleet operators switch to electric vehicles (EVs).

electric fleet - operations and case studies 26 Nov

New rules to ensure marketing of automated vehicles is clear

A new set of guiding principles for marketing automated vehicles has been published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

connected and autonomous vehicles 23 Nov

EV charge points mandated for new homes, supermarkets and offices

Developers will be required by law to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points in new homes, supermarkets and workplaces from next year.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 22 Nov

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

The Government will tighten the rules on the use of mobile phones making it illegal to use a hand-held device under virtually any circumstance while driving.

mobile phones 19 Nov

Road Safety Week: Lockdown ‘prevents’ 300 deaths

The decline in deaths and serious injuries should herald a renewed road safety focus says Brake at the start of Road Safety Week (November 15-21).

Road Safety Week 15 Nov

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

Risk management specialist shares smart motorway concerns

Licence Check has added its voice to growing calls for smart motorways to be overhauled after more than 80% of its customers said they were unsafe.

smart motorway 11 Nov

Analysis reveals the 'worst' places to charge an EV

Windsor, Swindon and Stockport have the least number of rapid chargers per electric cars, according to analysis of official statistics by the Liberal Democrats.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 11 Nov

COP26: Zero emission car and van deal signed

A landmark deal on zero emission cars and vans has been unveiled today to coincide with Transport Day at COP26.

10 Nov

MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

The construction of new all-lane running motorways should be paused until safety concerns are addressed, MPs and campaigners have said.

smart motorway 2 Nov

Self-driving cars spark DfT crash investigation consultation

The Government has launched a consultation on creating a road crash investigation team as self-driving technologies become more prevalent.

safety and risk management 29 Oct

Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

The crucial role fleets have to play in making a success of the Government’s transport decarbonisation plans was highlighted at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

Fleet and Mobility Live 28 Oct

Community electric vehicle charging hub opens

The first of the two planned electric vehicle (EV) community charging hubs in Milton Keynes is now operational.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 26 Oct

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will require a percentage of manufacturers’ new car and van sales to be zero emission each year from 2024.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 19 Oct

E-scooter road casualty statistics revealed for the first time

Annual road casualty statistics for Great Britain show the number of people injured and killed using e-scooters.

safety and risk management 1 Oct

Parrot blamed for destroying vehicle registration certificate (V5C)

The DVLA has shared some of most unusual reasons people have given for needing a replacement vehicle registration certificate (V5C).

DVLA 29 Sep

Law change considered for EV charge points at motorway services

Motorway service stations could be forced to end exclusive arrangements with charge point operators under new rules being considered by the Government.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 29 Sep

Woman refuelling car, petrol station, fuel pump

Fuel crisis: Army put on standby to drive fuel tankers

Military tanker drivers will be deployed if the fuel supply chain comes under further pressure, says the Government.

fuel and fuel cards 28 Sep

Department for Transport - Page 19

Transport minister wants to end culture of car ownership

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

UK Government commits to zero emission fleet by 2027

Government provides £240k funding to support small fleet electric switch

New rules to ensure marketing of automated vehicles is clear

EV charge points mandated for new homes, supermarkets and offices

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

Road Safety Week: Lockdown ‘prevents’ 300 deaths

Risk management specialist shares smart motorway concerns

Analysis reveals the 'worst' places to charge an EV

COP26: Zero emission car and van deal signed

MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

Self-driving cars spark DfT crash investigation consultation

Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

Community electric vehicle charging hub opens

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

E-scooter road casualty statistics revealed for the first time

Parrot blamed for destroying vehicle registration certificate (V5C)

Law change considered for EV charge points at motorway services

Fuel crisis: Army put on standby to drive fuel tankers

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

Department for Transport - Page 19

Transport minister wants to end culture of car ownership

ADAS should be centre stage for new Road Collision Investigation Branch

UK Government commits to zero emission fleet by 2027

Government provides £240k funding to support small fleet electric switch

New rules to ensure marketing of automated vehicles is clear

EV charge points mandated for new homes, supermarkets and offices

New law to make all hand-held mobile phone use while driving illegal

Road Safety Week: Lockdown ‘prevents’ 300 deaths

Risk management specialist shares smart motorway concerns

Analysis reveals the 'worst' places to charge an EV

COP26: Zero emission car and van deal signed

MPs call for halt to smart motorway projects

Self-driving cars spark DfT crash investigation consultation

Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

Community electric vehicle charging hub opens

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

E-scooter road casualty statistics revealed for the first time

Parrot blamed for destroying vehicle registration certificate (V5C)

Law change considered for EV charge points at motorway services

Fuel crisis: Army put on standby to drive fuel tankers

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

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

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UK car production falls by almost a third in November