Government Policy
Electric taxis exempt from higher tax rates
More taxi drivers will be encouraged to buy environmentally friendly vehicles thanks to new legislation exempting them from the premium rate of vehicle excise duty,
Over £20 million to support electric vehic...
The Scottish Government has confirmed funding of £20.6 million to support the uptake of electric vehicles through the Switched on Towns and Cities Challenge Fund
Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise t...
From today (July 1, 2019), any electric vehicle with four or more wheels that wants to be approved for road use in the European Union
Evaluation of the HGV speed limit change
In 2015, the maximum speed limit was raised for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes by 10mph. This means that trucks and lorries can travel at 50mph
Getting a deal must be next PM’s first jo...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today issued a plea to the UK’s next prime minister to secure a favourable Brexit deal as
VW Group, Fiat Chrysler risk big EU emissio...
Volkswagen Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could face penalties of up to 1.83 billion euros ($2.08 billion) and 746 million euros, respectively, if they fail
New requirements for electric chargepoints ...
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’. From 1 July, all chargepoints backed
Kent CC & Compaid take delivery of fir...
In partnership with Renault Trucks, Kent County Council (Kent CC) is introducing its first electric minibus, a Renault Trucks Master Z.E. The vehicle will provide
Watchdog urges for better real-time informa...
Road users want better information provided on motorways and major ‘A’ roads, particularly during periods of unexpected disruption, says independent road users watchdog Transport Focus.
New smart digital tachograph regulations no...
Since June 15, new trucks and buses registered in the EU for the first time must have a smart digital tachograph installed. The tachograph is
