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Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero

How effective has the Electric Car Grant be...

Oct 06, 2025No Comments

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

Electric Car Grant stimulates EV demand

Sep 29, 2025No Comments

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 works reforms

DfT rejects Transport Committee street work...

Sep 15, 2025No Comments

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

Government Minister launches new scale-up fund at Cenex Expo

Government Minister launches new scale-up f...

Sep 08, 2025Comments off

The Minister of State at both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and the Department for Business and Trade, Sarah Jones, opened Cenex

Hands-Free mobile phone while driving, Emergency Alert Test

AA advice for drivers – Emergency Alert T...

Sep 01, 2025Comments off

On Sunday 7 September at 3pm, the UK Government will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert system. If you’re driving at that time,

Six further cars added to Electric Car Grant

Six further cars added to Electric Car Gran...

Aug 28, 2025Comments off

The UK government has today expanded its Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme, adding six new electric vehicle models eligible for discount—two of which qualify for

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero

Electric Car Grant lacks clarity, risks slo...

Aug 21, 2025Comments off

Mike Thompson from Leasing Options on the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG) and concerns around the rollout so far: “The announcement of the new

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025

Infrastructure investment needed alongside ...

Aug 18, 2025Comments off

The extension of the Plug-in Van and Truck Grant announced today (18 August)[i] will subsidise the initial investment needed to purchase electric vehicles and provide

Government discounts for electric vans and trucks extended

Government discounts for electric vans and ...

Aug 18, 2025Comments off

Thousands of drivers and businesses across the country are set to benefit from lower prices as the Government has today (18 August) confirmed vital funding

CPT response to MP's call for free bus travel for under 22s

CPT response to MP’s call for free bu...

Aug 13, 2025Comments off

The House of Commons Transport Committee 1 has published a report this morning on ‘Buses Connecting Communities’. The Confederation of Passenger Transport, which represents the