Browsing: government policy

New vehicle excise duty rules could disproportionately affect electric vehicle owners, potentially hindering the transition to EVs, according to industry figures and experts.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) calls for government incentives to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the UK, aiming for two million new EVs on the road by 2028 to stimulate economic growth and reduce emissions.

A new study by the AA highlights the need for increased government support and better information to boost electric vehicle (EV) adoption, addressing driver concerns and misconceptions.

The AA calls for greater government action to promote electric vehicle adoption in the U.K., citing public hesitancy and misinformation.

A recent survey indicates that a substantial portion of drivers remain unwilling to switch to electric vehicles, highlighting the need for increased incentives and public awareness campaigns.

A new survey reveals significant resistance to electric vehicles among drivers, along with concerns about government support.

The UK government is set to relax regulations requiring car manufacturers to produce battery-powered vehicles. This decision follows industry pressure and coincides with Stellantis’s closure of its Vauxhall van plant in Luton, putting 1,100 jobs at risk.

The UK government is set to relax rules mandating electric car production in British factories following pressure from the automotive industry, but the change comes too late to save Vauxhall’s van plant in Luton.

China’s strategic policies, commitment to technological innovation, and focus on green technologies have propelled the nation to the forefront of the global electric vehicle (EV) market.

The UK government is assessing the safety implications of streamlining regulations for electric vans, considering changes to 4.25-tonne vehicle rules to support fleet electrification, but concerns about road safety are delaying the process.