More than 12,300 drivers have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years – five times the number caught repeat drink-driving over the same period – new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the RAC found that 12,391 drivers have accrued three or more DG10 endorsements for … [Read more...]
Call for Government to invest more into EV policies
Almost nine in ten EV drivers (88%) believe the Government is failing to do enough to support the UK’s transition to net zero, according to new research from Zenith, the UK’s leading fleet management and vehicle leasing specialist. While government-backed incentives, such as benefit-in-kind, have proven incredibly effective in encouraging uptake, recent … [Read more...]
Drax delight at Government’s depot charging project
Electric vehicles can play a major role in reducing fleet emissions, but the success of electrification is rarely decided by the vehicle itself. In most cases, it comes down to how effectively charging infrastructure is planned and managed. For fleets across the country, depot charging is often where long-term operational performance and cost control … [Read more...]
Dithering governments threaten 2035 emissions goal
As EU politicians debate further weakening the bloc’s 2035 zero-emission car target, new analysis reveals Europe’s e-mobility industry has already committed nearly €200 billion to electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure - locking in one of the largest industrial transformations in decades. The report, published today by New Automotive, … [Read more...]
Row over HMRC ev-tax charge plan
Leading voices from across the electric vehicle charging industry have reacted with anger and frustration to HMRC’s confirmation that it will appeal the First-Tier Tribunal’s ruling that public EV charging should qualify for a reduced 5% VAT rate. The ruling, which arose from a case brought by Charge My Street against HMRC, had offered hope that the … [Read more...]
The electrified new car market is sparking
The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and the 2 millionth BEV was registered. The increase reflects a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers pulled purchases forward to March to beat incoming vehicle tax increases, including the application of VED … [Read more...]
Tradelines 22 April
New data has revealed a substantial shift in the British automotive landscape, with Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers almost tripling their market share in just four years. Analysis of the latest registration data by car leasing and contract hire specialist LeaseCar shows that Chinese brands now account for around 8% of all licensed plug-in cars … [Read more...]
Pavement and lamp-post charging gets Gov go-ahead
Plans to make it easier for people to switch to cheaper electric transport and heating, by making EV chargers, solar panels and heat pumps easier to install for renters, flat-dwellers and households without a driveway, have been announced today by Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. “This summer, the government will legislate to introduce permitted development … [Read more...]
Government must pull its weight for HGV clean-up
The government must ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders made the call at today’s Commercial Vehicle Show, where major OEMs and fleet operators are gathered to display the very latest array of technologies and discuss the future of UK … [Read more...]
Uswitch poll suggests safety retests for older drivers
With the government proposing changes to road safety legislation that could impact those aged 70 and over, Uswitch car insurance experts recently surveyed motorists on their opinions towards older drivers, including whether they should be required to retake their test. The research revealed that six in 10 (61%) motorists believe senior drivers should retake … [Read more...]
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