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DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting

A new fleet benchmarking initiative funded by the Department for Transport will be unveiled at the Fleet200 Executive Club virtual meeting on March 30.

Fleet200 9 Mar

E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

Government says E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and ethanol – could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year.

fuel and fuel cards 25 Feb

EVA England launches driver charge point survey

Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England wants to hear the views of electric vehicle (EV) drivers about their experiences of using public charge points.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 24 Feb

Councils receive share of £500m to fill potholes

The Department for Transport (DfT) has allocated £500 million to local authorities in England for highways maintenance.

potholes 15 Feb

Workplace and home charging schemes get £50m boost

Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) expanded to include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) extended, announces DfT.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 15 Feb

Consultation on Government plans to 'simplify' EV charge points

The Government wants charge point operators to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) no different to fuelling a petrol or diesel car.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 15 Feb

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

A coroner has asked the CPS to consider a charge of corporate manslaughter for Highways England after a woman was killed on a stretch of smart motorway.

smart motorway 11 Feb

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

Go Ultra Low – a joint industry and Government campaign – to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has failed to secure additional funding.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 Feb

Funding could double number of on-street charge points

The Government has announced a further £20 million in funding to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points.

electric and hybrid vehicles 2 Feb

Brexit: New-style driving licences and number plates issued

To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the Government has unveiled new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.

Brexit 1 Feb

Self-driving vehicle report suggests widespread use within 15 years

Self-driving technology will be present in 40% of all new UK car sales by 2035, with a total market value of £41.7 billion, a new report suggests.

connected and autonomous vehicles 14 Jan

DfT and HSE want fleet views on driving for work guidance

A survey has been launched for fleets to have their say on how driving for work guidance from the HSE and DfT can be improved.

safety and risk management 12 Jan

Green number plates make cheaper parking for EVs possible

The first electric vehicles will be given green number plates from today, with Government suggesting the move could unlock incentives for drivers and fleets.

electric and hybrid vehicles 8 Dec

Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

The Government has outlined a series of measures focused on minimising disruption over the Christmas period, including the removal of 778 of miles of roadworks.

Department for Transport 4 Dec

New petrol and diesel car and van ban confirmed

New petrol and diesel cars and vans will not be allowed to be sold in the UK from 2030.

electric and hybrid vehicles 18 Nov

Diesel and petrol new car and van ban from 2030, reports suggest

The Government has decided to bring forward the ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans by 10 years from 2040 to 2030, reports suggest.

electric and hybrid vehicles 16 Nov

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Driving for Better Business launches new programme with support of Roadsafe and Fleet News.

4 Nov

Congestion charge could be expanded to north and south circular

A deal to provide emergency funding to Transport for London (TfL) could rely on the expansion of London’s congestion charge zone.

21 Oct

Publish company car tax tables to 2030, says AFP

The Association of Fleet Professionals says fleets need to be able to plan EV strategies if a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars is brought forward.

21 Oct

Force fleets to electrify cars and vans within a decade, says SSE

The Government is being urged to only allow businesses to operate pure electric cars and vans from 2030.

20 Oct

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DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting

E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

EVA England launches driver charge point survey

Councils receive share of £500m to fill potholes

Workplace and home charging schemes get £50m boost

Consultation on Government plans to 'simplify' EV charge points

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

Funding could double number of on-street charge points

Brexit: New-style driving licences and number plates issued

Self-driving vehicle report suggests widespread use within 15 years

DfT and HSE want fleet views on driving for work guidance

Green number plates make cheaper parking for EVs possible

Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

New petrol and diesel car and van ban confirmed

Diesel and petrol new car and van ban from 2030, reports suggest

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Congestion charge could be expanded to north and south circular

Publish company car tax tables to 2030, says AFP

Force fleets to electrify cars and vans within a decade, says SSE

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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 22

DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting

E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

EVA England launches driver charge point survey

Councils receive share of £500m to fill potholes

Workplace and home charging schemes get £50m boost

Consultation on Government plans to 'simplify' EV charge points

CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death

Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut

Funding could double number of on-street charge points

Brexit: New-style driving licences and number plates issued

Self-driving vehicle report suggests widespread use within 15 years

DfT and HSE want fleet views on driving for work guidance

Green number plates make cheaper parking for EVs possible

Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

New petrol and diesel car and van ban confirmed

Diesel and petrol new car and van ban from 2030, reports suggest

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Congestion charge could be expanded to north and south circular

Publish company car tax tables to 2030, says AFP

Force fleets to electrify cars and vans within a decade, says SSE

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