EV100 fleets on target for 2030 deadline
A new report by Climate Group has found that members of EV100 are confident of operating 100% electric fleets by 2030. EV100 is Climate Group’s global network of companies committed […]
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HVO driving LKQ UK and Ireland’s net zero goal
LKQ UK and Ireland is transitioning its HGV logistics fleet to run on low carbon hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO). The move is intended to support the company’s sustainability goals, with […]
Liquid Fleet enhances EV charging support with Hypervolt deal
Liquid Fleet has announced a new partnership with Hypervolt that will support its customers wanting to make the switch to electric vehicles. As part of the deal, Hypervolt will offer […]
Substantial changes to ZEV Mandate expected
The government has said it will make substantial changes to ZEV Mandate targets after Nissan warned electric vehicle quotes threatened the future of its Sunderland plant. The ZEV Mandate stipulates […]
RHA industry survey launched to inform net zero strategy
A new RHA industry survey has been launched to support and inform the association’s advice to government around decarbonisation of the sector. Through the net zero survey, the Road Haulage […]
EC relaxes CO2 emissions targets to offer VMs flexibility
The UK government is under further pressure to revise the ZEV Mandate after the European Commission announced it would relax CO2 emissions targets. Facing a backlash from vehicle manufacturers, the […]
New survey reveals impossible EV production targets
Impossible EV production targets between 2030 and 2040 have been highlighted by a new survey. According to ABB Robotics’ third Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey, which was carried out with Automotive […]
ARIES to replace PAS 2060 as new environmental standard
Leading figures in the automotive industry have announced ARIES to replace PAS 2060 as the sector’s environmental standard. PAS 2060 will no longer be an internationally recognised standard from the […]
SMMT responds to Seventh Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change has published its Seventh Carbon Budget, the latest stepping stone on the UK’s path to net zero by 2050. The budget, which is not policy […]
Government extends plug-in van grant for another year
The Department for Transport has announced that the plug-in van grant will be extended for another year. The scheme offers drivers grants of up to £2,500 when buying small vans […]
ZEV Mandate targets unachievable without new incentives
ZEV Mandate targets are unachievable without new government incentives and wider industry support, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association. In a letter submitted in response to the government’s consultation […]
EVs to dominate UK’s new vehicle market by 2028
Electric vehicles are expected to be the dominant fuel type in the UK’s new vehicle market by 2028. According to research carried out by Cox Automotive, electric vehicles will account […]
