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Ford engineer Iain Murray explains EV battery tray testing at the ministerial visit

Ford opens £24m electric vehicle test lab

The new facility comprises eight vehicle-size rooms capable of testing electric power units and propulsion systems.

New study to recommend policies for connected and self-driving vehicles

The Government has asked the National Infrastructure Commission to recommend what policies are needed for the deployment of self-driving vehicles.

Connected vehicles 13 Feb

Councils call for pavement parking ban

Pavement parking is currently only banned in London, where councils have powers to exempt certain roads.

fines and penalties 12 Feb

Consultation to speed up charge point installation and new grant launched

A consultation to speed up the installation of electric vehicle charge points has been announced alongside new funding to boost numbers.

Charging & infrastructure 5 Feb

Government issues new e-scooter and e-bike safety advice

New guidance has been issued by the Department for Transport on how to buy, store and charge e-cycles and e-scooters safely.

Department for Transport 2 Feb

Independent review of DVSA to decide future of Government agency

The review aims to ensure the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency continues to evolve as new technology is rolled out on UK roads.

DVSA 1 Feb

Police increase roadside breath tests after drink-drive death rise

Roadside breath tests have increased year-on-year following an increase in deaths caused by drunk drivers.

drink driving 31 Jan

One-in-five charge points classed as 50kW or above

New electric vehicle charge point statistics have been published by the DfT showing the number and geographical spread of devices.

Charging & infrastructure 31 Jan

Mechanic examining the underside of a vehicle

MOT testing regime frequency will not change, says Government

Cars and vans will continue to be first tested three years after registration and annually after that following conclusion of a Government consultation.

Department for Transport 25 Jan

DfT survey reveals views on electric vehicles and charging

People’s perceptions of electric vehicles (EVs) and charging on the public network have been revealed in new Government research.

Charging & infrastructure 24 Jan

Traffic Commissioners announce departure | New deputy TC appointed

Recruitment process underway to replace one TC as two announce that they are leaving the role.

Traffic Commissioner 22 Jan

Funding for hydrogen refuelling station and fleet of fuel-cell HGVs

A publicly accessible hydrogen refuelling station will be built in the north-east of England to support a fleet of fuel-cell HGVs.

Alternative fuels 17 Jan

Pothole damage to vehicles at record high

Pothole damage to vehicles cost a staggering £474 million in the past year, according to new figures released on National Pothole Day.

SMR 15 Jan

Accurate travel information to be mandated for satnavs

Data on temporary speed limits, road closures and parking spaces will be mandated for satellite navigation systems under new plans unveiled by the Government.

Connected vehicles 15 Jan