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National road safety strategy ‘needed’ as annual road deaths stagnate

Brake wants default 20mph speed limits in all built-up areas, graduated driving licences and zero tolerance for drink/drug drivers.

Brake 19 Jul

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

New transport secretary, Louise Haigh, urged to boost electric van uptake by implementing measures outlined in the Zero Emission Van Plan.

electric vans 19 Jul

Government advisers want 2030 ICE new car and van ban to meet net zero

Climate Change Committee calls for reinstatement of 2030 phase-out date with the UK set to miss emissions target.

Electric vehicles 18 Jul

King’s Speech outlines Government plans for next Parliament

The Government’s legislative plan for the next Parliament has been revealed in the King’s Speech, with 39 new laws promised.

Department for Transport 17 Jul

New charge point operator to deploy high power network

Total Energies and SSE have joined forces to create Source, a new electric vehicle charge point operator for the UK and Ireland.

Charging & infrastructure 16 Jul

New Traffic Commissioner appointed to the north-west of England

A new Traffic Commissioner has been appointed for Great Britain and will cover the north-west of England following the retirement of Gerallt Evans.

Traffic Commissioner 12 Jul

DfT urged to adopt mandatory safety features in all new cars

Road safety organisations have written a joint letter to the new transport secretary urging her to prioritise vehicle safety.

Department for Transport 11 Jul

Haigh promises biggest overhaul to transport in a generation

Louise Haigh has promised to introduce a raft of reforms as new ministers announced at Department for Transport.

Department for Transport 10 Jul

Louise Haigh named transport secretary in new Government

Louise Haigh has been appointed as the new transport secretary having held the shadow transport brief since 2021.

Department for Transport 8 Jul

Zero emissions HGV strategy may come this year, Government says

The Department for Transport (DfT) is currently shaping an infrastructure strategy for zero emission HGVs ready for launch this year.

Fleet200 5 Jun

Members of eFreight 2030 consortium named

The 13 founding members of the eFreight 2030 consortium have been revealed to help shape the future of zero emission HGVs.

electric fleet - operations and case studies 3 Jun

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

AA compares persisting with ‘smart’ motorways to Post Office scandal

All existing ‘smart’ motorways should be scrapped, or future governments will have another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal on their hands, it says.

smart motorway 31 May

New data shows decline in road deaths

However, while overall deaths declined, pedestrian fatalities showed an increase of 6%.

road safety 30 May

Changes to driver training rules parked ahead of General Election

A series of changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification have been delayed.

Driver CPC 29 May

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Fleets shouldn’t expect to see roadside totems that display prices for electric vehicle charging, much like diesel and petrol stations, any time soon.

Charging & infrastructure 22 May

Self-driving vehicles 'within two years' as new law introduced

Government claims self-driving vehicles could be on Britain's roads by 2026, after its Automated Vehicles Act became law.

connected and autonomous vehicles 20 May

DfT reveals GB Type Approval vision

The type approval process ensures that vehicles meet safety and environmental standards before being placed on the market.

Department for Transport 17 May

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

Chinese manufacturers say that the threat of tariffs on electric vehicles, imported to the UK or the EU, will not deter their plans for expansion.

Electric vehicles 17 May

OZEV gives fleets update on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Rules around the operation of electric vans remain on the Government’s radar and promised legislation should be submitted to Parliament later this year.

Legislation 16 May

New DfT vehicle data shows LGV growth outpacing cars

The number of light goods vehicles on UK roads has increased by a third – more than 1.1 million vans and trucks – new DfT vehicle licensing statistics show.

Department for Transport 16 May

Department for Transport - Page 5

National road safety strategy ‘needed’ as annual road deaths stagnate

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

Government advisers want 2030 ICE new car and van ban to meet net zero

King’s Speech outlines Government plans for next Parliament

New charge point operator to deploy high power network

New Traffic Commissioner appointed to the north-west of England

DfT urged to adopt mandatory safety features in all new cars

Haigh promises biggest overhaul to transport in a generation

Louise Haigh named transport secretary in new Government

Zero emissions HGV strategy may come this year, Government says

Members of eFreight 2030 consortium named

AA compares persisting with ‘smart’ motorways to Post Office scandal

New data shows decline in road deaths

Changes to driver training rules parked ahead of General Election

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Self-driving vehicles 'within two years' as new law introduced

DfT reveals GB Type Approval vision

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

OZEV gives fleets update on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

New DfT vehicle data shows LGV growth outpacing cars

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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 5

National road safety strategy ‘needed’ as annual road deaths stagnate

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Plan

Government advisers want 2030 ICE new car and van ban to meet net zero

King’s Speech outlines Government plans for next Parliament

New charge point operator to deploy high power network

New Traffic Commissioner appointed to the north-west of England

DfT urged to adopt mandatory safety features in all new cars

Haigh promises biggest overhaul to transport in a generation

Louise Haigh named transport secretary in new Government

Zero emissions HGV strategy may come this year, Government says

Members of eFreight 2030 consortium named

AA compares persisting with ‘smart’ motorways to Post Office scandal

New data shows decline in road deaths

Changes to driver training rules parked ahead of General Election

Hopes of visible roadside EV charge point pricing fade

Self-driving vehicles 'within two years' as new law introduced

DfT reveals GB Type Approval vision

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese EV manufacturers

OZEV gives fleets update on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

New DfT vehicle data shows LGV growth outpacing cars

Most read

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

UK car production falls by almost a third in November