ZEV Mandate remains but government in ‘listening mode’
The government has confirmed it will not relax the ZEV Mandate despite pressure from vehicle manufacturers, but says it is in listening mode as EV sales fall. The Department for […]
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Bus and coach market rises by a third
The UK bus and coach market grew by more than a third between July and September, with sales increasing by 36.1% during the third quarter of the year. According to new […]
Vella Group cuts emissions in line with SBTi
The Vella Group has announced it is cutting its emissions in line with the SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) as part of its wider environmental strategy. Joining the SBTi reflects […]
HGV sales down six per cent in last quarter
New figures have revealed that HGV sales fell by six per cent in the third quarter of the year compared to the same period of 2023. However, demand is still […]
Commercial vehicle sales enjoy October increase
The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Its figures revealed registrations were […]
Electric vehicle transition could net UK £16.1bn windfall
A new report has calculated that the electric vehicle transition could add £16.1bn to the UK economy by 2035. The study was commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit […]
ACEA calls for urgent electric vehicle stimulus
The ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) has issued an urgent call to regulators to introduce a stimulus package to revive flagging electric vehicle sales. Year-to-date EV sales volumes in Europe […]
UK government announces £88m green investment
The UK government has awarded £88m of funding to 46 innovative projects to support zero emission vehicle technologies. The investment is part of the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK’s (APC) Collaborative […]
Government expected to water down 2030 ban on ICE sales
The government is expected to back down on plans to reintroduce the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles. Labour pledged to reinstate the 2030 deadline […]
Half of UK dealers want ZEV Mandate targets relaxed
A new survey has found that nearly half of UK dealers believe that ZEV Mandate targets should be relaxed. According to research carried out by Startline Motor Finance, 47% of […]
Volvo abandons plan for EV-only sales by 2030
Volvo has abandoned its objective to only sell pure electric cars by 2030. Its revised target is for electric cars and hybrids to make up between 90% and 100% of […]
RRN targets net zero with ECA partnership
Rapid Repair Network (RRN) has announced a new partnership with ECA Business Energy as it moves towards carbon neutrality and then net zero operations. It will work with ECA to […]
