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Government remains committed to developing self-driving vehicles on British roads

The DfT says safety remains paramount, which is why it is supporting the industry with “full and proper trials and safe testing environments”.

9 Apr

Drink drive limit still too high, says safety campaigners

Safety campaigners are urging the Government to reconsider the drink drive limit in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

6 Apr

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the commitment in last November’s budget. But, MPs have questioned the Government’s commitment.

3 Apr

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

A further £100 million is being given to councils to help repair potholes following recent bad weather and to protect local roads from future severe weather.

26 Mar

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Changes in England, Scotland and Wales, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.

22 Mar

Government publishes plans to improve cycle safety

The Government has outlined plans to help people to walk and cycle more, as it hopes to persuade drivers to leave their cars at home for shorter journeys.

9 Mar

Driving laws reviewed to pave the way for self-driving vehicles

The Government has commissioned a detailed review of driving laws to enable autonomous cars to be developed and tested in the UK.

7 Mar

Selling electricity back to the network could help boost business case for EVs

Government awards £30 million in funding to vehicle-to-grid (V2G) trials involving 21 projects.

2 Mar

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

RAC Business survey highlights almost 40% of firms expect drivers to take calls on the road.

1 Mar

High Court orders Government to tackle air pollution outside clean air zones

The Government must take stronger action to improve air quality in areas not compelled to introduce clean air zones (CAZs) or submit local action plans.

21 Feb

Charging utility companies for roadworks to be rolled out nationwide after successful trials

Lane rental schemes, where utility companies are charged up to £2,500 a day for digging up the busiest roads at peak times, could be adopted by councils nationwide

16 Feb

Government funding to help electric vehicles power homes and businesses

£30m funding for new vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technologies aims to help EVs deliver electricity back to the smart grid, to light homes and power businesses.

12 Feb

Transport secretary discourages diesel as air quality deadline looms

Time is running out for the Government to convince the European Commission it has done enough to improve air quality in the UK.

9 Feb

PM ‘willing’ to look at graduated driver licensing

Theresa May said she will ask the DfT to look into the issue of graduated driver licensing in response to a question from Jenny Chapman MP at PMQs

8 Feb

Government proposes clamp down on emissions cheating

The Government has launched a new consultation document outlining its plans to clamp down on car makers that fit emissions ‘cheat’ devices.

2 Feb

Drivers could soon be allowed to report accidents online

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online, rather than in person at a police station.

30 Jan

Safety concerns persuade Government to maintain first MoT test at three years

The Department for Transport (DfT) has decided to maintain the first MoT at three years, rather than four years, due to safety concerns.

18 Jan

Ban sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, says Climate Change committee

The sale of all new, conventionally powered cars and vans should end by 2035, a Committee on Climate Change report suggests.

17 Jan

Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

Ministers write to local councils urging them to take up electric car charge-point funding.

12 Jan

BVRLA calls for support for fleets to help improve air quality

The association is urging policymakers to consider a carefully blended set of incentives and restrictions.

10 Jan

Department for Transport - Page 28

Government remains committed to developing self-driving vehicles on British roads

Drink drive limit still too high, says safety campaigners

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Government publishes plans to improve cycle safety

Driving laws reviewed to pave the way for self-driving vehicles

Selling electricity back to the network could help boost business case for EVs

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

High Court orders Government to tackle air pollution outside clean air zones

Charging utility companies for roadworks to be rolled out nationwide after successful trials

Government funding to help electric vehicles power homes and businesses

Transport secretary discourages diesel as air quality deadline looms

PM ‘willing’ to look at graduated driver licensing

Government proposes clamp down on emissions cheating

Drivers could soon be allowed to report accidents online

Safety concerns persuade Government to maintain first MoT test at three years

Ban sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, says Climate Change committee

Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

BVRLA calls for support for fleets to help improve air quality

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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 28

Government remains committed to developing self-driving vehicles on British roads

Drink drive limit still too high, says safety campaigners

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Government publishes plans to improve cycle safety

Driving laws reviewed to pave the way for self-driving vehicles

Selling electricity back to the network could help boost business case for EVs

One in five firms see vehicles crash due to drivers using a mobile phone behind the wheel

High Court orders Government to tackle air pollution outside clean air zones

Charging utility companies for roadworks to be rolled out nationwide after successful trials

Government funding to help electric vehicles power homes and businesses

Transport secretary discourages diesel as air quality deadline looms

PM ‘willing’ to look at graduated driver licensing

Government proposes clamp down on emissions cheating

Drivers could soon be allowed to report accidents online

Safety concerns persuade Government to maintain first MoT test at three years

Ban sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, says Climate Change committee

Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

BVRLA calls for support for fleets to help improve air quality

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

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