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A 2030 Phase Out target for banning new ICE van sales is unachievable, while the same target for cars is a major risk unless the Government matches its ambitious targets with additional support measures.

The DVSA has advised drivers to do their Driver CPC training early, due to an expected surge in September. Operators are also being encouraged to talk with their drivers to ensure all qualifications are up to date.

In the latest episode of the BVRLA’s ‘The Inside Track’ podcast ‘Can HGVs reach zero emissions quickly enough?’ Pat Skelly, Chief Executive Officer at Prohire Group and Andy Salter, Managing Director at DVV Media International explore the ambitious goal of making HGVs emission-free.

The latest BVRLA Leasing Outlook report highlights the challenges facing the electric van market.

The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan has written to the new Secretary of State for Transport to urge her to take action to get electric van usage on track.

The Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition, which includes the BVRLA, was established to address the challenges of electric vans. The Coalition is concerned that five months into the new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, there is little evidence that it has significantly stimulated the LCV market.

Five months into the new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate regime, there is little evidence of it yet igniting the LCV market, according to the Zero Emission Van Plan Coalition.

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is reminding operators that the deadline for many professional drivers to complete their Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) training is 9 September 2024.

BVRLA’s Head of Policy and Public Affairs Thomas McLennan joined The EV Café panel on the second day of the Commercial Vehicle Show to spread the word about the Zero Emission Van Plan.

Investments totalling £100bn are required to enable the UK’s full transition to zero-emission HGVs, according to a recent report from the Green Finance Institute. How to plug that gap was the subject of the Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank hosted at the BVRLA’s offices last week.

The Zero Emission Van Plan will be under the spotlight at The CV Show on Wednesday, with the BVRLA’s Thomas McLennan joining a panel discussion hosted by The EV Café.

The Commercial Vehicle Show this year will focus on key business-critical themes of decarbonisation, technical expertise, and people and skills.