The government has launched a £1.3 million competition aimed at revolutionising the transport sector, boosting economic growth, and igniting innovation. The Transport Research and Innovation Grant (TRI) is set to pave the way for transformative advancements.
Leading figures from the Conservative and Labour parties will share their visions for road transport at this summer’s Fleets in Charge Conference. Ahead of a General Election later this year, delegates will get a feel for where the priorities of each party lie, and what the future could hold for the sector.
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.
Last week the BVRLA attended an MP drop-in event hosted by Lex Autolease. Organised to promote the asks of the leasing sector of government, attendees also had the chance to discuss the latest research conducted by Lex Autolease.
The Scottish Government has announced its decision to abandon the climate change objective of reducing emissions by 75% by 2030, while affirming its commitment to achieving a net zero goal by 2045.
The government has confirmed that it will consider all policy options - including incentives - to address potential market failures in the move to zero-emission vehicles.
Last Wednesday (17 April) the BVRLA attended a 'Future of Transport' hustings for London Mayoral Candidates, hosted by Clean Cities. The BVRLA was one of over 20 supporting organisations for the event.
The BVRLA has updated its Vehicle Excise Duty fact sheet to clarify which vehicles are subject to the Expensive Car Supplement once the exemption for zero-emission vehicles is lifted in 2025.
Giving a mid-year assessment of how 2024 is progressing, the BVRLA’s Fleets in Charge Conference will explore how we are faring on the Road to Zero. The agenda presents a carefully curated program designed to inspire, inform, and ignite discussion.
Car dealers remain cold to EV opportunities, with a lack of consumer interest in EVs apparent across the new and used markets. Dealer apprehension is clearer among independents (17% stocked EVs last month), although the majority are still not stocking EVs across the board (43% franchised, 49% car supermarket).
More than 50,000 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joined UK roads in a bumper March for fleet renewal. More businesses upgraded to the latest models than in any other month during the past three years, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers (SMMT).