SMMT
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Latest news 9 Sep 2021Demand 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 2021Commercial 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 2021Fuelling 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 2021Extra 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 2021UK 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 2021Government 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 2021UK 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 2020SMMT 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 2020UK 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 2020UK 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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Latest news 9 Apr 2020OLEV opens consultation for 2035 petrol, diesel and hybrid ban
OLEV has opened the consultation on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans by 2035 or earlier.
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Latest news 10 Mar 2020SMMT slams tyre emissions report following “sensational claims”
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has hit back at new research from Emissions Analytics that shows pollution from tyre wear can be up to 1,000 times worse than vehicle tailpipe emissions.
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