DfT announces changes to electric van rules

The Department for Transport has set out new proposals on electric vans, following a consultation on regulations Transport + Energy reports that the main proposals include transferring zero-emission vans (ZEGVs) with a weight of 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes away from the heavy vehicle testing system and into the MOT network – with the tests […]

TfL urged to exempt traders with EVs from Congestion Charge changes

A senior London Assembly Member has warned that forcing traders with electric vehicles to pay Congestion Charge fees from December will be “counterproductive” in encouraging Londoners to stop using diesel and petrol vehicles. Elly Baker, Labour’s spokesperson for Transport in City Hall, said TfL’s proposals to remove the Cleaner Vehicle Discount (CVD) from electric vans […]

Grid connection delay risks commercial vehicle decarbonisation goals, report says

Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero, but current grid connection processes are impacting operators’ EV investments, according to new analysis. Decarbonising commercial vehicles (CVs) is crucial for delivering net zero, but current grid connection processes are impacting operators’ EV investments, according to new analysis. The study by the Society of Motor […]

Nottingham completes Electric Van Experience trial

A trial offering businesses in Nottingham and Derby the chance to try electric vehicles before they buy has ended with 79 organisations planning to take on 158 electric or hybrid vehicles.   More than £2.6m from National Highways, and an equivalent of £1m from Nottingham City Council, funded the two-year trial. The aim was to speed […]