ZEV Mandate

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing records best performance in 16 years

In the year to date, CV manufacturing is up 6.9% to 105,834 units.

SMMT 29 Nov

“Urgent action” needed to help UK car and van manufacturing

SMMT issues plea to Government after UK car and light van production expectations downgraded for this year and next.

ZEV Mandate 28 Nov

Government to review ZEV mandate but keep 2030 deadline for ICE phase out

The 2030 phase out date for ICE vehicles stays, but minister acknowledges more support needed to make the transition to electric a success.

ZEV Mandate 27 Nov

Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,000-plus jobs at risk

Stellantis intends to consolidate its electric van production in the UK at its Ellesmere Port plant.

Stellantis 26 Nov

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Incentivising electric van demand needs to be part of Government plans to help the auto industry hit zero-emission vehicle targets, says AFP.

ZEV Mandate 21 Nov

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Industry shares concerns with ministers around the pace of transition to electric vehicles and the negative effect this is having on the market.

ZEV Mandate 21 Nov

Ford axes 800 jobs in the UK due to weak EV demand

The jobs will be cut over the next three years as part of a major restructure, with 4,000 roles being lost across Europe.

Ford 20 Nov

Risk to vehicle availability and choice as EV targets impact market

Cox Automotive predicts transition to electric could result in fewer choices in vehicle makes and models if manufacturers reduce their UK exposure.

Fleet procurement 20 Nov

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

The Government has ruled out weakening electric vehicle production targets for car and van makers despite mounting pressure from the industry.

ZEV Mandate 18 Nov

ZEV Mandate: be prepared to take advantage of potential discounts

The mandate has placed extra pressure on manufacturers to increase battery electric car sales. We examine the pros and cons that could result.

Insight & policy 13 Nov

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

The uptake of fully electric vans up to 3.5 tonnes has fallen, down by 7.1%, from 11,414 to 10,602 units, when compared to the same period last year.

registrations 5 Nov

Venson calls for ‘urgent’ revision of ZEV Mandate

Targets for light commercial electric vans and regulation around electric HGVs must be revised to reflect the pace at which fleets can adapt, it says.

ZEV Mandate 16 Oct

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Richard Earl, director of research and development at EO Charging, looks at what will drive fleet adoption of EVs to help manufacturers meet Government targets.

opinion 15 Oct

Opinion: Will moving the ICE ban back to 2030 make a difference?

Mike Nakrani, CEO at Vev, examines Government plans for stopping the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles and the implications for fleets.

opinion 11 Oct

Opinion: Can Japan's just-in-time system help fleets navigate change?

Lee O'Connell, sales director at Sogo mobility, looks at how fleet decision-makers can adopt lean manufacturing techniques to plot a path to success.

opinion 20 Sep

DfT plan to allow sale of hybrids benefits van fleets most

Van fleet operators set to benefit most from Government plans to allow the sale of new hybrid electric vehicles in some form until 2035.

Fleet strategy 19 Sep

New hybrid electric vehicles to be sold beyond 2030 | Government to consult on criteria

The sale of new hybrid electric vehicles is expected to be allowed until 2035, with the DfT to consult on what the qualifying criteria will be.

Electric vehicles 16 Sep

Carmakers tipped to hike EV discounts to hit ZEV Mandate (video)

Manufacturers are expected to ramp up discounts on new electric cars across fleet and retail in the final quarter of the year to close the gap on their ZEV Mandate targets.

Electric vehicles 14 Aug

Residual value warning from forced EV sales and ICE restrictions

Rush to hit Government targets will create an unnatural new and used car market, with far-reaching consequences over the long-term, Cox Automotive warns.

ZEV Mandate 14 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

ZEV Mandate

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing records best performance in 16 years

“Urgent action” needed to help UK car and van manufacturing

Government to review ZEV mandate but keep 2030 deadline for ICE phase out

Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,000-plus jobs at risk

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Ford axes 800 jobs in the UK due to weak EV demand

Risk to vehicle availability and choice as EV targets impact market

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

ZEV Mandate: be prepared to take advantage of potential discounts

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

Venson calls for ‘urgent’ revision of ZEV Mandate

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Opinion: Will moving the ICE ban back to 2030 make a difference?

Opinion: Can Japan's just-in-time system help fleets navigate change?

DfT plan to allow sale of hybrids benefits van fleets most

New hybrid electric vehicles to be sold beyond 2030 | Government to consult on criteria

Carmakers tipped to hike EV discounts to hit ZEV Mandate (video)

Residual value warning from forced EV sales and ICE restrictions

Credits key to carmakers achieving ZEV mandate targets this year

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Treasury confirms VED status for double cab pick-ups

Government to review ZEV mandate but keep 2030 deadline for ICE phase out

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ZEV Mandate

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing records best performance in 16 years

“Urgent action” needed to help UK car and van manufacturing

Government to review ZEV mandate but keep 2030 deadline for ICE phase out

Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,000-plus jobs at risk

New incentives for electric vans ‘crucial’ to zero-emission transition

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Ford axes 800 jobs in the UK due to weak EV demand

Risk to vehicle availability and choice as EV targets impact market

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

ZEV Mandate: be prepared to take advantage of potential discounts

Demand for new electric vans down year-to-date

Venson calls for ‘urgent’ revision of ZEV Mandate

Opinion: Is the new government prepared to meet its Zero-Emission Vehicle mandate?

Opinion: Will moving the ICE ban back to 2030 make a difference?

Opinion: Can Japan's just-in-time system help fleets navigate change?

DfT plan to allow sale of hybrids benefits van fleets most

New hybrid electric vehicles to be sold beyond 2030 | Government to consult on criteria

Carmakers tipped to hike EV discounts to hit ZEV Mandate (video)

Residual value warning from forced EV sales and ICE restrictions

Credits key to carmakers achieving ZEV mandate targets this year

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Treasury confirms VED status for double cab pick-ups

Government to review ZEV mandate but keep 2030 deadline for ICE phase out

Don't miss out: enter 2025's Fleet News Awards by Monday

Jaecoo 7 goes on sale to mark brand's UK debut

Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Consultation on changes to national speed limits

Stellantis to close Luton plant putting 1,000-plus jobs at risk

Heidi Alexander named new transport secretary after Louise Haigh quits

“Urgent action” needed to help UK car and van manufacturing