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DfT data shows average car trips increase, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Car trips for both car drivers and passengers increased in 2023, but have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels, according to the DfT.

congestion 4 Sep

Royal Mail extends drone delivery service

Skyports Drone Services and Royal Mail have extended trails of a drone delivery service in Orkey until at least February 2026.

drones 28 Aug

Transport secretary says councils to decide on 20mph zones

Transport secretary, Louise Haigh, says she wants to move away from the “culture wars” of the previous Government.

Department for Transport 22 Aug

Exemptions allowed to Government fleet being zero emission by 2027

DfT publishes new guidance on the Government’s commitment that all of the cars and vans it operates will be zero emission by 2027.

Fleet strategy 16 Aug

New research centre to help decarbonise transport

Researchers suggest it could help reduce carbon emissions through updating digital road signs with information on the shortest route, for example.

decarbonisation 12 Aug

Fleets fear impact of planned electric vehicle tax hike

Treasury estimates suggest VED changes will be worth an additional £515m next year, rising to almost £1bn the following year.

Tax and Legislation 12 Aug

One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Punctures are the most common problem reported, followed by wheel damage and broken suspension springs.

potholes 12 Aug

Credits key to carmakers achieving ZEV mandate targets this year

Car manufacturers are expected to achieve their ZEV mandate targets this year, although very few are likely to sell the required number of electric cars.

ZEV Mandate 9 Aug

Royal Mail electric vans and charge points

DfT-funded project to make EV infrastructure sharing a reality for fleets

The sharing of depot charging with commercial vehicle operators has taken a major step forward with the launch of a new project.

Charging & infrastructure 7 Aug

Electric vehicle battery health checks on DfT agenda

Government plans on used electric vehicle battery health checks discussed at July’s meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

Fleet remarketing 1 Aug

Government urged to legalise e-scooters

In an open letter to transport secretary Louise Haigh, campaigners say a new legal status is the only way to resolve problems caused by unregulated use.

e-scooters 31 Jul

One-in-five electric vehicle public charge points 50kW or above

The scale and capacity of the UK’s public electric vehicle charging network has been revealed in new data published by the Department for Transport.

Charging & infrastructure 31 Jul

Government urged to tackle speeding van drivers

Red Corporate Driver Training is calling for the Government to tackle speeding by van drivers highlighted in recent DfT statistics.

Driver Training 30 Jul

Treasury shortfall puts fuel duty in the firing line ahead of Budget

While reiterating her pledge not to raise income tax, national insurance or VAT, Chancellor remains tight-lipped about potential tax rises elsewhere.

Tax and Legislation 30 Jul

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

New data from the DfT shows that 18% of all deaths in reported road collisions were down to a driver being over the drink-drive limit.

drink driving 25 Jul

Reinstate 2030 ICE deadline for cars not vans, says AFP

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling for realism from the Government on electric vehicle policy.

Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) 25 Jul

Cost of using kerbside public charging falls substantially in June

The rate for peak rate slow charging decreased by 8p/kWh in the month – a 12% fall.

Charging & infrastructure 24 Jul

DfT funding and understanding of state of local roads slammed

A new ‘value for money’ report from the National Audit Office criticises the DfT’s understanding of the scale of the problem and the way it allocates cash.

Department for Transport 23 Jul

DfT confirms ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030

It tells Fleet News it wants to “provide certainty”, but remains tight-lipped on whether it will do the same for fossil fuelled vans.

Department for Transport 23 Jul

Number of speeding offences captured in new DfT data

There was a decrease in the number of drivers found guilty for speeding last year, but an increase in those sent for a speed awareness course, new figures show.

Department for Transport 19 Jul

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DfT data shows average car trips increase, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Royal Mail extends drone delivery service

Transport secretary says councils to decide on 20mph zones

Exemptions allowed to Government fleet being zero emission by 2027

New research centre to help decarbonise transport

Fleets fear impact of planned electric vehicle tax hike

One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Credits key to carmakers achieving ZEV mandate targets this year

DfT-funded project to make EV infrastructure sharing a reality for fleets

Electric vehicle battery health checks on DfT agenda

Government urged to legalise e-scooters

One-in-five electric vehicle public charge points 50kW or above

Government urged to tackle speeding van drivers

Treasury shortfall puts fuel duty in the firing line ahead of Budget

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

Reinstate 2030 ICE deadline for cars not vans, says AFP

Cost of using kerbside public charging falls substantially in June

DfT funding and understanding of state of local roads slammed

DfT confirms ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030

Number of speeding offences captured in new DfT data

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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 4

DfT data shows average car trips increase, but still below pre-pandemic levels

Royal Mail extends drone delivery service

Transport secretary says councils to decide on 20mph zones

Exemptions allowed to Government fleet being zero emission by 2027

New research centre to help decarbonise transport

Fleets fear impact of planned electric vehicle tax hike

One-in-four drivers suffer pothole damage to their vehicle

Credits key to carmakers achieving ZEV mandate targets this year

DfT-funded project to make EV infrastructure sharing a reality for fleets

Electric vehicle battery health checks on DfT agenda

Government urged to legalise e-scooters

One-in-five electric vehicle public charge points 50kW or above

Government urged to tackle speeding van drivers

Treasury shortfall puts fuel duty in the firing line ahead of Budget

Drink-drive deaths at highest level since 2009

Reinstate 2030 ICE deadline for cars not vans, says AFP

Cost of using kerbside public charging falls substantially in June

DfT funding and understanding of state of local roads slammed

DfT confirms ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars from 2030

Number of speeding offences captured in new DfT data

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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

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

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

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

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Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK