Proposed pay-per-mile scheme on EVs will not extend to vans, according to reports in the national media.
But The Times said plug in hybrids will be expected to pay per mile on top of their current fuel duties as the Treasury scrambles to recoup billions of pounds it has lost over the last few years in the growing move towards evs and the AA called the plans a poll-tax on wheels.
Bentley will increase development of PHEVs in its range until 2035 and possibly further as it eases back on ending pure petrol models in the face of customer feedback.
It had suggested more pure electric powertrains would be introduced but has now modified its ambitions in the face of reality and business considerations, and intends to keep making models in Crewe.
MG has passed 100,000 electric car registration milestone in the UK.
The Chinese-owned British brand reached the milestone on October 31, after MG’s electric car sales began in 2019 with the £24,995 ZS EV, with the firm’s current line-up ranging from the MG4 hatchback, to the Cyberster sports car (above) and high-end IM models.
A new partnership with the Society of Operations Engineers (SOE) is the first in an initiative adopted by FleetCheck to promote at-work road safety.
The fleet software specialist is aiming to form relationships with major professional and trade bodies in order to provide information and expertise on proactive risk management and initial activities planned with the SOE include a comprehensive new guide to fleet safety fundamentals customised to the organisation’s needs.
