Department for Transport

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Minister meets with industry for destination charging discussion

Transport minister Lilian Greenwood joined industry professionals for a roundtable to mark the launch of a campaign on destination charging.

Charging & infrastructure 18 Jul

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Chinese-made electric vehicles 'will not qualify' for electric car grant

The Government suggests Chinese-made EVs will not qualify for its new electric car grant based on the environmental standards of production facilities.

Electric Car Grant (ECG) 17 Jul

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New depot charging scheme to cover up to 75% of costs

Cenex and the Energy Saving Trust have been chosen to deliver the UK Government’s new depot charging scheme.

Charging & infrastructure 16 Jul

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Industry reacts to launch of electric car grant

The fleet and leasing sector along with the wider automotive industry has broadly welcomed the Government’s new electric car grant.

Electric Car Grant (ECG) 14 Jul

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UPDATED: Electric car grant worth up to £3,750 | Warning of risk to used values

A new electric car grant – worth up to £3,750 off a new battery electric vehicle – has been confirmed by the Government.

Department for Transport 14 Jul

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Plug-in car grant to return with announcement expected this week

The Government says it will make buying an electric vehicle cheaper ahead of an expected re-launch of the plug-in car grant scheme.

electric and hybrid vehicles 13 Jul

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Multi-million pound cash boost for depot and cross-pavement charging

Government commits £30m to depot charging, £25m for people without off-street parking and £8m to power electric ambulances and medical fleets.

Charging & infrastructure 13 Jul

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Urgent action needed to support used EV market, Government told

A coalition of more than 30 companies has written to the Government emphasising the need for urgent action to support the used battery electric vehicle market.

Fleet remarketing 11 Jul

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DfT MOT decision makes Earned Recognition scheme ‘less attractive’

It was hoped that the Government would allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’.

DVSA Earned Recognition 10 Jul

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Record number of parking fines as DfT issues scam text message warning

Private parking companies issued a record 14.4 million tickets to drivers in a single year, new Government data suggests.

fines and penalties 9 Jul

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DfT gives green light to 50-plus road and rail upgrades

Announcement includes five major road schemes in the north and Midlands, including the M54 to M6 link road in Staffordshire.

Department for Transport 9 Jul

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New members join campaign to combat electric vehicle misinformation

Campaign involves collection of user-friendly, simplified facts that offer a balanced and data-backed view of the reality of owning and driving electric cars.

electric and hybrid vehicles 26 Jun

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Major disparity in number of yellow box junction fines issued by councils

Three councils outside London and Cardiff were responsible for issuing six-in-10 yellow box junction fines last year, according to new analysis from the RAC.

fines and penalties 26 Jun

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Government’s Industrial Strategy ‘prioritises’ UK automotive

UK automotive and the fleet and leasing sector have welcomed the Government’s Industrial Strategy and pledged to build on its foundations.

Tax and Legislation 24 Jun

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Government scraps £950m rapid charging plan and readies new approach

The Government has scrapped the Conservative's £950m Rapid Charging Fund that had pledged to install 6,000 rapid and ultra-rapid charge points by 2035.

Charging & infrastructure 24 Jun

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Drivers to pay more to use Dartford Crossing | Government says current Dart Charge unsustainable

Drivers of all vehicle types will have to pay more to use the Dartford Crossing from September 1.

Dartford Crossing 17 Jun

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Funding announced to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing

The Treasury has announced £590 million to start construction on Lower Thames Crossing as part of a £1 billion package to repair bridges, roads and tunnels.

Lower Thames Crossing 16 Jun