The number of zero emissions HGVs on the road in the UK has increased significantly in recent years, but what impact is it having on environmental targets? The figures show that fleet owners are investing in electric and hydrogen HGVs as well as vans and other fleet vehicles, with the number of registrations more than ... Read More
The government has confirmed that rules around MOT testing will not change following a consultation period. It comes after an announcement in January 2023 that said there were considerations over whether to reduce the frequency of MOTs for drivers to every two years, rather than annually. That was in addition to new vehicles not being ... Read More
Recent research has indicated that fleet owners are conflicted over when to make the switch to a fully electric fleet. Over the last few months, there have been conflicting reasons to push the button or to hit pause depending on your circumstances. The government’s delay on the ban of the production of new petrol, diesel ... Read More
Self-driving vehicles may once have seemed like something reserved only for sci-fi films, but today, they’re a very real prospect. Around the world, trains, trams, cars, HGVs, buses and various modes of transport have made the switch to driverless… But the question that always reappears is how safe are self-driving vehicles? In the UK, ... Read More
It might sound like a sarcastic response to someone presenting you with a car with no fuel or a flat battery… But thin air might just be the next big thing in fuel technology. Environmental concerns have driven the search for alternative fuels for more years than I’d care to count and while it might ... Read More
Fleet vehicle and company car registrations rose by 27% in October 2023 against October 2022’s figures. It’s positive news after 2022’s figures showed a downturn amid supply issues due to the pandemic, Brexit, and the global semiconductor shortage. Experts have been predicting an upturn in new fleet and company vehicle registrations for some time, ... Read More
The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More
The government has set out new plans for traffic rules and regulations with drivers in mind in a new policy paper. According to the government, it’s part of its ambitions to ‘back’ drivers and reduce the amount of traffic enforcement required. It’s an ambitious policy paper and aims to ensure that driving is cost-effective for ... Read More
The government has officially announced that the ban on the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is being pushed back. It came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced pressure to deliver on promises made by the government over their environmental pledges. The UK’s previous position was that the production of ALL new ... Read More
Speed is an impressive feat, whether you’re looking at Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record, Concord breaking the sound barrier or the 763mph land speed record that’s stood for 26 years. And EVs are now joining the party. Because a team of Swiss students have pulled off an engineering feat that is incredibly cool, to say ... Read More