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First electric HGVs delivered through Electric Freightway programme

Each vehicle features a 540kWh battery and three electric motors delivering 675bhp and a maximum 185-mile range.

Call for evidence into council use of PCNs closing soon

The call for evidence is examining options for restricting local authorities from generating cash surpluses from prosecuting traffic contraventions.

Legislation 13 May

Areas where EV drivers will struggle to find rapid chargers revealed

Portsmouth, Southampton and Stockport are the areas EV drivers will struggle to find rapid charging points, according to new research by Aston Barclay.

Charging & infrastructure 10 May

Fleets urged to share expertise in graduated driving licence proposals

A new Graduated Driving Licences Bill has been proposed in Parliament this week aimed at protecting younger drivers.

Legislation 9 May

Government funding available to decarbonise freight

The third year of the £7 million Freight Innovation Fund Accelerator has been launched to help decarbonise freight in the UK.

Department for Transport 1 May

Drivers unhappy with on-street EV charging provision

Registrations to Vauxhall’s Electric Streets of Britain hub mirror concerns expressed through its latest research.

Charging & infrastructure 1 May

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Rules relating to the operation of electric vans remain unchanged despite the Government promising to make it easier for fleets to operate them.

Tax and Legislation 30 Apr

BlueCruise makes its debut on the Mustang Mach-E

Ford hands-free driving aid investigated after fatal crashes

Ford’s hands-off driver assistance system BlueCruise is being investigated by safety regulators after two fatal crashes in the US.

Ford 30 Apr

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National Highways defends smart motorways after tech failures

National Highways has defended the safety record of so-called smart motorways after claims technology supposed to keep drivers safe fails regularly.

National Highways 23 Apr

Fiat boss warns Government of ‘electric vehicle crisis’

The UK boss of Fiat has warned that the Government is facing an electric vehicle “crisis” after it ruled out reinstating grants for plug-in cars.

plug in car and van grant 23 Apr

Pothole-related breakdowns up by 50%

Pothole-related breakdowns are rising rapidly despite Government pledging more cash to tackle Britain’s crumbling roads.

potholes 23 Apr

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

The Government has responded to recommendations in a House of Lords electric vehicle report, which includes a pledge to keep company car tax low.

Tax and Legislation 21 Apr

Smart charging on public network to cut costs for EV drivers

Electric vehicle drivers will get access to cheaper electricity when using public charge points thanks to a nationwide rollout of smart charging.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Apr

DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

Motorists can now access new services through their DVLA account.

DVLA 15 Apr

RAC calls for hard shoulder to be reinstated on smart motorways

A year after the Government cancelled plans for new smart motorways, the RAC is calling on ministers to introduce further changes to improve safety.

smart motorway 15 Apr

AA manifesto calls for graduated driving licence and pothole funding

The AA has launched its motoring manifesto ahead of the upcoming local and mayoral elections, and a pending General Election.

The AA 15 Apr

Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

The Government is proposing that young people, without a provisional driving licence, should be able to start theory and off-road training for HGVs.

Driver Training 12 Apr

Roads to be resurfaced thanks to HS2 cash revealed

Local authorities have published which roads will benefit from the first tranche of the Government’s £8.3 billion package of reallocated HS2 funding.

Department for Transport 10 Apr

Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

Parents of children killed by cars driven by young drivers are calling for the Government to introduce graduated driving licensing in the UK.

Legislation 10 Apr

National Highways mulls alternatives to ‘accident’

The Government agency is exploring alternatives to the word ‘accident’ following pressure from families affected by traffic collisions, road safety groups and politicians.

National Highways 8 Apr

Department for Transport - Page 6

First electric HGVs delivered through Electric Freightway programme

Call for evidence into council use of PCNs closing soon

Areas where EV drivers will struggle to find rapid chargers revealed

Fleets urged to share expertise in graduated driving licence proposals

Government funding available to decarbonise freight

Drivers unhappy with on-street EV charging provision

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Ford hands-free driving aid investigated after fatal crashes

National Highways defends smart motorways after tech failures

Fiat boss warns Government of ‘electric vehicle crisis’

Pothole-related breakdowns up by 50%

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

Smart charging on public network to cut costs for EV drivers

DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

RAC calls for hard shoulder to be reinstated on smart motorways

AA manifesto calls for graduated driving licence and pothole funding

Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

Roads to be resurfaced thanks to HS2 cash revealed

Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

National Highways mulls alternatives to ‘accident’

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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 6

First electric HGVs delivered through Electric Freightway programme

Call for evidence into council use of PCNs closing soon

Areas where EV drivers will struggle to find rapid chargers revealed

Fleets urged to share expertise in graduated driving licence proposals

Government funding available to decarbonise freight

Drivers unhappy with on-street EV charging provision

Electric van rules remain unchanged six months after Government pledge

Ford hands-free driving aid investigated after fatal crashes

National Highways defends smart motorways after tech failures

Fiat boss warns Government of ‘electric vehicle crisis’

Pothole-related breakdowns up by 50%

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

Smart charging on public network to cut costs for EV drivers

DVLA adds more services to its online driver licensing service

RAC calls for hard shoulder to be reinstated on smart motorways

AA manifesto calls for graduated driving licence and pothole funding

Young people without provisional licence to access HGV theory tests

Roads to be resurfaced thanks to HS2 cash revealed

Bereaved families call for young driver licence change

National Highways mulls alternatives to ‘accident’

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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)

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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