A review of the current role of local authorities in charging infrastructure provision will be included as part of the EV Infrastructure Summit next month. Also showcasing the next generation of smart and efficient charging points, the event is being held at KPMG Canary Wharf, London on 9 April 2024.
A fifth local authority has committed to empowering the electric vehicle transition, with Suffolk County Council the latest to sign the BVRLA’s Fleet Friendly Charging Pledge.
An early bird ticket rate is now available for the BVRLA’s flagship Fleets in Charge Conference on 10 July, returning to the QEII Conference Centre in London.
The race against the clock presented by the introduction of the Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate was top of the agenda when Central Contracts welcomed their local MP to their head office. Forming part of the BVRLA’s Industry Champions programme, the visit (Friday 22 March) saw Central Contracts’ MD, Mike Lloyd host MP Jack Brereton to the Stoke-on-Trent site.
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 FT Future of the Car Summit returns for its tenth anniversary edition this Spring (7 – 9 May). Held over three days, the event brings together the most influential players in the automotive sector for newsworthy keynote interviews, lively debates, and ample networking opportunities.
Half of all local authorities now have an electric vehicle charging strategy in place, but only a tiny proportion are talking to fleets about their needs. The latest Fleet Friendly Charging Index from the BVRLA shows that 49% of local authorities have a plan in place, up from 37% last year.
Funds raised by charging road use must go into public transport improvements, according to the London Assembly Transport Committee. The recommendation is included in the ‘Future Road User Charging in London’ report, which received the highest number of responses for any consultation in the 2022-23 Assembly term.
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.
Half of all local authorities now have an electric vehicle charging strategy in place, but only a tiny proportion are talking to fleets about their needs. The latest Fleet Friendly Charging Index from the BVRLA shows that 49% of local authorities have a plan in place, up from 37% last year.
Last week Chancellor Jeremy Hunt set out the government’s tax and spending plans. The headline announcements in the Spring Budget spanned national insurance, childcare, and fuel duty. Of significance to BVRLA members are the plans to extend full expensing to rental and leasing, following extensive consultation including the BVRLA and other associations.
Policies impacting how and when zero-emission vehicles reach UK roads will be the topic of the BVRLA’s session at GreenFleet Live! On 21 March. Beyond the update from Catherine Bowen, the event will cover all aspects of net zero strategy for fleets of all sizes.