‘Scepticism and lack of trust’ surround Zero Emission Government mandates
Teletrac Navman’s annual industry survey has revealed less than half of respondents believe the governments will follow through with planned zero emissions mandates, while two-thirds of global fleets are currently operating PHEV, BEV or FCEV vehicles in their fleet. The 2024 Telematics Survey (TS24) sheds light on the industry’s latest trends and challenges, as well […]
Pot hole repair plan unveiled by government
A crackdown on disruptive roadworks could cut congestion for millions of drivers and generate up to £100 million extra to resurface roads, as the first key measures from the government’s Plan for Drivers are unveiled. Roads Minister, Guy Opperman, has launched a street works consultation on a series of measures to prevent utility companies from letting […]
Government hopes for ‘longer lorries’ economy boost
Longer lorries will be introduced to UK roads to support the government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions and support supply chains. Legislation has been laid out to safely roll out the vehicles on roads from May 31st. The longer lorries will be able to transport fast-moving consumer goods and retail […]
Massive Government investment in Green Hydrogen for electric vehicle transport
By WhichEV One of the loudest, most common arguments against ‘electric vehicles’ comes from people who don’t really understand the competing technologies – but who are certain that ‘Hydrogen is the future’. It certainly can play a role – especially when it comes to powering electric vehicles. Confused? Well, alongside being a highly combustible gas, […]
Initiative to decarbonise UK roads receives £30m funding
Future roads could be built using asphalt made from grass cuttings and ‘carbon capturing’ cement, supported by £30 million government funding awarded to 7 innovative, net zero projects. Seven projects spread across the UK, from Lanarkshire to Devon, have been awarded funding today through the Live Labs 2: Decarbonising Local Roads competition. The programme supports […]
Government touts ‘success’ of transport decarbonisation measures
Electric motorbikes and mopeds will soon become the norm on UK roads, said the Government, as it set out a range of measures to mark a year of success since the Transport Decarbonisation Plan was introduced. The plan set out the UK’s ‘greenprint’ to create cleaner air, healthier communities and tens of thousands of new […]
SMMT calls for vehicle decarbonisation plans before government bans
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on government to work with industry to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks. All of Europe’s major truck manufacturers have agreed that new HGVs will be fossil fuel-free […]
The great 2021 pothole backfill begins
Councils across England have been allocated their share of £500 million for highways maintenance, with the funding expected to fix the equivalent of 10 million potholes across the country. It is the second of 5 equal instalments from the £2.5 billion Potholes Fund, providing £500 million a year between 2020/21 and 2024/25, announced by the Chancellor […]
Government drive to simplify EV charging network to combat ‘range anxiety’
Small businesses and those in leasehold and rented accommodation are set to benefit from up to £50 million to install electric vehicle chargepoints. The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS), which provides up to £350 towards a chargepoint, will continue next year and be expanded to target people in […]
Government to open 45 ‘Information & Advice’ sites for hauliers
By Department for Transport We’re approaching the end of the Transition Period and there will be important changes to border and traffic management arrangements. The UK Government is working hard to make sure commercial drivers and hauliers are prepared for the changes at the end of the year. We’re opening more than 40 ‘Information and […]
