Department for Transport
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Fleet industry news 31 Mar 2021Pothole damage leaves £1.3bn vehicle repair bill
The cost of repairs to vehicles suffering pothole damage over the past 12 months has been revealed in new research published by Kwik Fit.
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Electric fleet news 10 Mar 2021Hybrid ‘significant distance’ consultation announced ahead of ban
Consultation will be launched to decide the distance a new hybrid electric vehicle can travel on zero emissions to remain on sale from 2030 to 2035.
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Fleet200 news 9 Mar 2021DfT benchmarking tool to be unveiled at Fleet200 meeting
A new fleet benchmarking initiative funded by the Department for Transport will be unveiled at the Fleet200 Executive Club virtual meeting on March 30.
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Environment news 25 Feb 2021E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September
Government says E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and ethanol – could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year.
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Electric fleet news 24 Feb 2021EVA England launches driver charge point survey
Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England wants to hear the views of electric vehicle (EV) drivers about their experiences of using public charge points.
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Fleet industry news 15 Feb 2021Councils receive share of £500m to fill potholes
The Department for Transport (DfT) has allocated £500 million to local authorities in England for highways maintenance.
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Electric fleet news 15 Feb 2021Workplace and home charging schemes get £50m boost
Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) expanded to include small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) extended, announces DfT.
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Electric fleet news 15 Feb 2021Consultation on Government plans to 'simplify' EV charge points
The Government wants charge point operators to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) no different to fuelling a petrol or diesel car.
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General News 11 Feb 2021CPS considers Highways England charge for smart motorway death
A coroner has asked the CPS to consider a charge of corporate manslaughter for Highways England after a woman was killed on a stretch of smart motorway.
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Electric fleet news 4 Feb 2021Updated: Go Ultra Low campaign to close after funding cut
Go Ultra Low – a joint industry and Government campaign – to promote the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) has failed to secure additional funding.
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Electric fleet news 2 Feb 2021
Funding could double number of on-street charge points
The Government has announced a further £20 million in funding to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle (EV) charge points.
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General News 1 Feb 2021Brexit: New-style driving licences and number plates issued
To mark the first anniversary of Brexit, the Government has unveiled new designs for driving licences and number plates without the EU flag.
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Connected fleet 14 Jan 2021Self-driving vehicle report suggests widespread use within 15 years
Self-driving technology will be present in 40% of all new UK car sales by 2035, with a total market value of £41.7 billion, a new report suggests.
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Fleet industry news 12 Jan 2021DfT and HSE want fleet views on driving for work guidance
A survey has been launched for fleets to have their say on how driving for work guidance from the HSE and DfT can be improved.
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Electric fleet news 8 Dec 2020Green number plates make cheaper parking for EVs possible
The first electric vehicles will be given green number plates from today, with Government suggesting the move could unlock incentives for drivers and fleets.
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Fleet industry news 4 Dec 2020Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans
The Government has outlined a series of measures focused on minimising disruption over the Christmas period, including the removal of 778 of miles of roadworks.
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Electric fleet news 18 Nov 2020New petrol and diesel car and van ban confirmed
New petrol and diesel cars and vans will not be allowed to be sold in the UK from 2030.
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Electric fleet news 16 Nov 2020Diesel and petrol new car and van ban from 2030, reports suggest
The Government has decided to bring forward the ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans by 10 years from 2040 to 2030, reports suggest.
