SMMT
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Latest news 23 May 2022
Government launches £40 million competition to get autonomous commercial vehicles on the road
The Government has launched a £40 million competition to help fund the latest developments in autonomous commercial vehicles, including self-driving buses, shuttles and delivery vans.
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Latest news 20 Apr 2022
Autonomous vehicle use moves closer
The first ‘self-driving cars’ could be ready for use on UK roads later this year.
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Latest news 7 Dec 2021
Electric vehicles take nearly 20% of UK new car market in November
Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) took 18.8% market share for UK new car registrations in November, according to the latest data from the SMMT.
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Latest news 1 Dec 2021
SMMT warns UK charging infrastructure is not keeping pace with EV sales
The ratio of electric vehicle charge points to plug-in cars deteriorated by almost a third (31%) during 2020, according to new research from the SMMT.
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Latest news 6 Oct 2021
EVs achieve highest monthly sales performance amid supply issues
Electric vehicle (EV) sales were the highest ever recorded in September, with 32,721 BEVs joining the road in the month.
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Latest news 9 Sep 2021
Demand for EVs surges but new car market sees 22% drop in August
Sales of electrified vehicles soared in August, with plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) experiencing the biggest increase at 72.1%, despite an overall 22% market drop.
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Latest news 31 Aug 2021
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.
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Reports 31 Aug 2021
Fuelling the fleet: Delivering commercial vehicle decarbonisation
The SMMT report underlines the need to support powertrain research and infrastructure developments to facilitate the transition to zero emission HGVs.
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Latest news 11 Aug 2021
EVs to account for more than one-in-six cars acquired in 2021
Electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to account for more than one-in-six new cars acquired in 2021.
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Latest news 5 Jul 2021
Plug-in vehicles continue to increase market share
Plug-in vehicles continued to increase market share in June according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Latest news 29 Jun 2021
Extra support needed for EV battery manufacturing
The Government is being urged to introduce measures to ensure the future of the UK’s vehicle manufacturing industry and help drivers make the switch to electric.
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Latest news 8 Jun 2021
UK new car registrations: Plug-in vehicle market continues to rise
New car registrations in May reached 156,737 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Latest news 6 May 2021
Government hails ‘green motoring milestone’ as EV sales pass 500,000
The Government has said the UK is “accelerating further towards a greener transport future” as sales of electric vehicles (EVs) pass the 500,000 mark.
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Latest news 28 Apr 2021
'Self-driving' vehicles to be allowed on UK roads this year
Self-driving vehicles could be allowed on UK roads by the end of the year, the Government has announced.
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Latest news 6 Apr 2021
UK new car registrations: EVs at record high
UK new car registrations grew by 11.5% for the first time since August 2020, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Latest news 4 Mar 2021
New car registrations drop 35.5% but electric demand continues to rise
The UK new car market declined by 35.5% in February as 28,282 fewer units were registered, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Latest news 10 Feb 2021
New car registrations slump almost 40% in January but electric demand rises
The UK new car market fell -39.5% in January with 59,030 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year.
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Latest news 26 Oct 2020
SMMT warns of EV price hike due to no deal Brexit
UK sales of electric vehicles could be hampered due to price rises brought on by a no deal Brexit, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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Latest news 5 Oct 2020
UK demand for EVs up 184.3% during difficult September
Strong demand for electric and plug-in vehicles couldn't stop a poor result for the UK's new car industry in what is usually the second busiest month of the year.
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Latest news 11 Aug 2020
UK plug-in vehicle demand stays strong, despite challenges of Covid-19
UK demand for plug-in vehicles has remained strong in July as pent up demand saw the new car market return to growth despite the coronavirus pandemic.
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