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Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

The Government has ruled out weakening electric vehicle production targets for car and van makers despite mounting pressure from the industry.

ZEV Mandate 18 Nov

DfT endorses electric vehicle facts to combat misinformation

A new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs has been launched by Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT.

Department for Transport 18 Nov

ZenFreight to focus on battery electric and hydrogen HGV demonstrations

The revised approach maintains the core vision of conducting parallel demonstrations with both battery-electric and hydrogen trucks.

Alternative fuels 15 Nov

High Court rules against Mercedes-Benz in 'dieselgate' case

The High Court has rejected an argument from Mercedes-Benz that a German car regulator’s ruling should apply in England and Wales.

Dieselgate 15 Nov

DfT looking at pavement parking ban options

Pavement parking is currently only banned in London and Edinburgh, where councils have powers to exempt certain roads.

Department for Transport 15 Nov

red accident triangle on a road with crashed vehicle in background

Government promises first road safety strategy in more than a decade

The first road safety strategy in over a decade will be published by the Government after saying the number of deaths on UK roads has become “normalised”.

Department for Transport 14 Nov

New laws around e-scooter use promised soon

The Government wants to introduce legislation around the use of e-scooters, saying they have been left unregulated for too long.

e-scooters 13 Nov

Government looking at how to manage high cost of public charging

With drivers paying up to 10 times more to charge on the public network than at home, the Government says it wants to improve access to charging.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Nov

DfT investigating carmakers over potential emissions defeat devices

Department for Transport confirms it's investigating the possible use of devices on vehicles to trick official tests into recording lower emissions levels.

Department for Transport 12 Nov

Minister highlights improvements to facilities during National Lorry Week

Lilian Greenwood visited the ADS Truckstop in Stoke, which include new parking bays, café, security fencing, toilets and showers, to mark National Lorry Week

National Lorry Week 8 Nov

DVLA faces ‘significant digital and data challenges’

An independent review of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has concluded it needs to “raise its sights” to transform its services.

DVLA 8 Nov

New drink and drug-driving guidance issued to fleets

Fleet decision-makers are being issued with new drink and drug-driving guidance this week by the Association of Fleet Professionals.

safety and risk management 6 Nov

Mobile phone law change for blue light drivers

The Government has introduced new legislation allowing the use of hand-held devices while driving for emergency services workers.

Department for Transport 5 Nov

DfT wants views on new vehicle safety rules

The Government wants to hear from the fleet sector before updating the GB type approval scheme with new European and international vehicle safety regulations.

Department for Transport 5 Nov

Scale of truck driver dissatisfaction with facilities revealed

Drivers say they often do not feel welcome, safe or able to get a decent meal or a proper rest, according to a new survey from Transport Focus.

Transport Focus 5 Nov

Fleets deploy electric HGVs in DfT-funded trials

The groundwork is being laid for the widespread use of electric HGVs, with several fleets deploying the zero-emission trucks as part of Government trials.

Electric trucks 30 Oct