Government and legislation

Are disabled people being left behind by electrification?

Purchase costs, charging accessibility and EVs themselves pose issues, says leading charity

18 January 2022
Are disabled people being left behind by electrification?
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VW boss Herbert Diess and Robert Habeck, Germany's Federal Minister for economic affairs and climate action
Government and legislation

Business briefing: What the German election means for OEMs

With a new government in Germany, the likes of Mercedes and Volkswagen face potentially major changes

10 January 2022
Business briefing: What the German election means for OEMs
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Government cuts EV grant to £1500 and lowers threshold

As EV sales rocket in the UK, the government has reduced the number of vehicles eligible for an incentive

15 December 2021
Government cuts EV grant to £1500 and lowers threshold
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New UK government figures reveal one in 50 cars untaxed

An estimated 1.9% of vehicles on the road in the UK are unlicensed, costing around £119 million in DfT revenue

30 November 2021
New UK government figures reveal one in 50 cars untaxed
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How a Labour government would drive to zero transport emissions

Exclusive interview with Labour shadow transport secretary Jim McMahon

29 November 2021
How a Labour government would drive to zero transport emissions
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Government must solve EV infrastructure problem, says SMMT

Industry trade body calls on government to address infrastructure issues and keep UK automotive competitive

23 November 2021
Government must solve EV infrastructure problem, says SMMT
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New buildings in England must have EV chargers from 2022

Government mandates electric car charger provision at homes and workplaces as 2030 new ICE car ban looms

22 November 2021
New buildings in England must have EV chargers from 2022
Government and legislation

How nations around the world are encouraging electric car ownership

Governments are far from in harmony, as our analysis of nine key markets reveals

22 November 2021
How nations around the world are encouraging electric car ownership
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MPs: Smart motorway roll-out should be paused

Transport Committee report calls on government to halt introduction of further all-lane-running motorways until more safety data is available

2 November 2021
MPs: Smart motorway roll-out should be paused
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Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise

Chancellor said he is "not prepared to add to the squeeze on families and small businesses” by raising fuel duty

27 October 2021
Autumn Budget 2021: Fuel Duty stays frozen as petrol prices rise

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