Government Policy
EV levy updated proposals: EV vans exempt, ...
Reports indicate that while pure electric vans may be exempt from a forthcoming EV levy, plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) are likely to be included — albeit
Criticism of proposed ‘EV levy’...
The Daily Telegraph and the BBC reported yesterday that Rachel Reeves, Chancellor of the Exchequer, is considering introducing an EV levy of 3p per mile
New Electric Car Grant ‘not enough fo...
In July, the Government announced a new Electric Car Grant (EGC) to provide financial support to EV buyers purchasing zero emission cars priced under £37,000.
SMMT argue that ending ECOS is the wrong me...
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, one of the largest and most influential trade associations, representing the automotive industry in the UK, discusses the governments proposal
Don’t increase the tax burden on logistic...
The logistics sector cannot shoulder the burden of any more tax increases without fuelling inflation and stifling growth across the economy, is the assertion made
EV depot charging scheme deadline is approa...
Fleet operators across the UK are being urged to act now or risk missing out on up to £1 million in Government support for depot
Fuel duty reform is the quickest win for gr...
Paul Holland, Managing Director for UK/ANZ Fleet at Corpay (including Allstar), says the Chancellor of the Exchequer is missing an easy win on both growth
How effective has the Electric Car Grant be...
Following the first full month of Electric Car Grant operation, with more than 20 eligible models, New AutoMotive research has found modest evidence of switching
Electric Car Grant stimulates EV demand
The announcement of the first tranche of models approved for the Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) has accelerated plans by UK motorists to purchase EVs,
DfT rejects Transport Committee street work...
The Department for Transport (DfT) has dismissed the majority of recommendations put forward by the Transport Committee on street works. This decision has sparked debate
