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).
From 31 December 2024, all international road transport vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes or more must switch to the latest smart tachograph. The change is to allow improved tracking and safer roads when vehicles are travelling outside the UK. This also includes vehicles equipped with an analogue or digital non-smart tachograph.
The Zero Emission Van Plan was represented at the Department for Transport today (Tuesday 2 April) as coalition partners attended a round table with transport minister Anthony Browne MP. The session explored the barriers being faced by van operators looking to adopt cleaner vehicles and outlined where the minister and his department can introduce positive changes.
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2% in February to 17,934 units. It marks 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is making changes to the annual test for heavy vehicles (HGV/PSVs) to make them more environmentally friendly.
A pathway for how to deliver zero-emission trucks on Scotland’s roads was launched today (19 March). The HGV Decarbonisation Pathway was presented by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop MSP, at the Net Zero Scotland Projects Conference.
BVRLA response to Spring Budget. The BVRLA has welcomed the extension of full expensing to rental and leasing, but warned that the government has missed a timely opportunity to support the transition to cleaner, greener road transport. The landmark shift in Government tax policy is poised to unlock up to £1bn worth of additional investment in commercial vehicles.
UK demand for new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) grew by 2% in February to 17,934 units. It marks 14 months of consecutive growth, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). While February is traditionally a lower volume month, as many operators delay procurement until March for the new numberplate, the increase represents the best February performance since 1998.
Over three million van drivers – 1-in-10 workers – are at risk of being left behind in the transition to cleaner, greener vehicles, unless the Government takes steps to support the move to Zero-Emission vans. That was the overriding message from an open letter to the Chancellor last week, ahead of the Spring Budget on Wednesday 6 March.
A coalition of industry experts and trade bodies recently introduced the ‘Zero Emission Van Plan’ in Parliament, aiming to highlight the critical areas for action in van decarbonisation.
Over three million people are at risk of falling behind in the UK’s zero-emission journey, unless the government takes immediate steps to support the transition to electric vans. That is according to a coalition of industry experts and trade bodies, who have launched the “Zero Emission Van Plan” to highlight where action is needed.