Ministers are being warned that the UK’s van and truck sector needs urgent support to meet government targets for phasing out diesel vehicles by 2035 and 2040.
UK companies transitioning to electric vans and trucks face significant delays in grid connections, with wait times of up to 15 years, hindering their ability to meet net-zero targets.
A new report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) outlines a pathway to decarbonise the UK by 2050, emphasizing the crucial role of electric vehicles (EVs). The report suggests significant financial benefits for households.
The UK government’s independent climate advisors are pushing for a swift transition to electric vehicles across the board, with ambitious targets for cars, vans, and heavy goods vehicles.
