Government programmes

EV tax introduction backed by motorists to counter fuel tax losses

Majority (87%) of motorists agree that a financial solution to counter fuel tax losses from growing electric vehicle (EV) adoption is needed.

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

New EV charge points installed at home and in the workplace will be pre-programmed to switch off during peak hours to help ease pressure on the National Grid.

Government overhauls driving tests to tackle HGV driver shortage

The Government has announced up to 500,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year to tackle the worldwide driver shortage.

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation deadline approaches

The Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK closes on September 22.

£78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north

The Government have approved £78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north.

Commercial vehicle industry calls for HGV decarbonisation plans

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is urging government to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs.

Parent walking child to school with cyclist in background

Government extends consultation on street safety measures

The Government has extended a consultation to help design streets which improve personal safety for pedestrians and cyclists.

Longer lorries could hit UK roads from 2022, says Shapps

Longer lorries could be rolled out onto UK roads from as early as 2022, the Government has announced today (August 24).

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

Four projects aiming to find solutions to decarbonise commercial transport and tackle EV range anxiety have received a share of £91.7 million funding.

Councils receive funding to improve local roads

Councils are to benefit from a multi-million-pound initiative to improve traffic light systems to cut congestion and emissions.

Whitepapers & reports 17 Aug 2021

UK hydrogen strategy

This strategy sets out the Government's approach to developing a low carbon hydrogen sector in the UK.

Heavy transport targeted in hydrogen strategy

The Government expects hydrogen fuel to play an important role in the decarbonisation of heavy transport by 2030, as outlined in its hydrogen strategy.

DfT publishes guidance on city region transport funding

The DfT has published guidance aimed at mayoral combined authorities developing proposals for city region sustainable transport settlements.

Government responds to NIC's study on future of freight

The Government has published its formal response to the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) 2019 study on the future of freight.

EV charge points set to be next British emblem

Electric vehicle (EV) charge points in the UK could be set to become as recognisable as the red post box and black cab from 2022.

Consultation launched to give combined authorities more powers over roads

A consultation has been launched to grant mayors and their combined authorities greater decision-making powers and accountability for Key Route Networks (KRNs).

Traffic on the single-carriageway section of the A303 near Stonehenge

Government loses Stonehenge tunnel court case

The High Court has ruled that transport secretary ‘acted unlawfully’ when granting permission for a short tunnel through the Stonehenge World Heritage Site (WHS).

EV charging could cause ‘blackouts’, warn MPs

Power cuts could be seen in parts of the country, unless charging habits change or the National Grid is strengthened, MPs on the transport committee have warned.

Reports 2 Aug 2021

Gear Change: one-year-on review

Report by the Department for Transport (DfT) reviewing the walking and cycling plan for England, Gear Change, a year after publication, July 2020.

DfT announces new version of The Highway Code

A new version of The Highway Code will be published in the autumn, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.

Government programmes

EV tax introduction backed by motorists to counter fuel tax losses

EV chargers to 'switch off' at peak times to manage electricity demand

Government overhauls driving tests to tackle HGV driver shortage

CO2 emissions regulatory framework consultation deadline approaches

£78m investment to electrify rail infrastructure in the north

Commercial vehicle industry calls for HGV decarbonisation plans

Government extends consultation on street safety measures

Longer lorries could hit UK roads from 2022, says Shapps

£91.7m funding to decarbonise transport and tackle EV range

Councils receive funding to improve local roads

UK hydrogen strategy

Heavy transport targeted in hydrogen strategy

DfT publishes guidance on city region transport funding

Government responds to NIC's study on future of freight

EV charge points set to be next British emblem

Consultation launched to give combined authorities more powers over roads

Government loses Stonehenge tunnel court case

EV charging could cause ‘blackouts’, warn MPs

Gear Change: one-year-on review

DfT announces new version of The Highway Code

Active travel commissioner Chris Boardman to speak at November’s Smart Transport conference

EV range better than readout suggests

E-cargo bike on test in Oxford completes more than 200 zero-emission deliveries

Future Transport Zones have a long way to go

Keynote speakers announced for November Smart Transport Conference

Smart tariffs the answer to reducing winter EV charging bills

Electric bus company to supply thousands of vehicles to India

Future Transport Zones have a long way to go

UPDATED: Automotive industry calls for decarbonisation of fuel, not vehicles

Government announces next steps towards 2030 ICE ban

EU to change how plug-in hybrid CO2 emissions are measured

Cross-industry group to focus on HGV decarbonisation

Power upgrades to boost UK charging’s infrastructure