Today’s announcement of the return of government support for the purchase of electric vehicles is a clear signal to consumers that now is the time to switch. Rapid deployment and availability of this grant over the next few years will help provide the momentum that is essential to take the EV market from just one… Continue reading SMMT statement on government support for electric vehicle purchasing
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SMMT statement on Government’s DRIVE35 programme
The creation of this dedicated automotive programme is further evidence of the sector’s importance to economic growth. Delivered as part of the Industrial Strategy, Drive35 has the potential to unlock investment and innovation in the UK, supporting jobs and creating wealth across the country. The importance of a long term, cross-government strategy with specific measures… Continue reading SMMT statement on Government’s DRIVE35 programme
Grid reform critical to decarbonise auto sector
Climate change remains the critical challenge of our time and the automotive industry’s 26th Sustainability Report, published this week by SMMT, shines a light on the significant progress the sector continues to make in driving down its environmental impact. Improvements are visible across both production and market with a -2.4% fall in energy required to make a vehicle,… Continue reading Grid reform critical to decarbonise auto sector
Five minutes with… John Ricardo-Neto, Head of Product Planning at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
What do you think are the major challenges for van drivers at the moment? We conducted an annual survey of 1,000 van drivers to get a temperature check on the challenges facing UK van drivers, and it reveals a very difficult landscape – with as many as 90% of respondents experiencing work-related stress in the… Continue reading Five minutes with… John Ricardo-Neto, Head of Product Planning at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
The future of the van: what will change over the next decade?
From the construction site to last-mile delivery, the van has long been the workhorse of the UK economy. But what that van looks like, how it performs, and even who drives it is set to change dramatically over the next ten years. Electrification, digital intelligence, and a new era of operational efficiency are all reshaping… Continue reading The future of the van: what will change over the next decade?
Transdev rolls out new Citaro buses
Yorkshire bus operator Transdev has rolled out the first of its new £3.5 million fleet of 15 new Mercedes-Benz Citaro hybrid buses onto its Flyer-branded network that links Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate and Otley with Leeds Bradford Airport’s expanded terminal building. The first of the new buses entered service at the start of this month on… Continue reading Transdev rolls out new Citaro buses
IVECO eDaily secures record for heaviest weight towed by an electric van
A standard all-electric IVECO eDaily 3.5 tonne van has claimed the official Guiness World Record for the ‘Heaviest weight towed by an electric van’. The 140kW rear-while drive IVECO eDaily cemented its place in the history books by towing 153.58 tonnes with Britain’s current Strongest Man, Adam Bishop, behind the wheel. With 400Nm of torque… Continue reading IVECO eDaily secures record for heaviest weight towed by an electric van
Ten new Volvo FH Aeros added to Harrison’s Transport fleet
Harrison’s Transport has taken delivery of ten new Volvo FH Aero 6×2 tractor units, specified with Globetrotter XL cabs and I-Park Cool to maximise driver comfort. Used for temperature-controlled deliveries across the UK, the FH Aeros have made a solid early impression with fuel efficiency expected to improve even further as they bed in. Lee… Continue reading Ten new Volvo FH Aeros added to Harrison’s Transport fleet
Auto plants get greener but net zero demands urgent energy grid reform
Britain’s car and commercial vehicle plants generated a record 60.3GWh of renewable electricity last year amid growing calls for urgent energy and planning reform to ensure factories can invest in green energy to produce the EVs the country needs to deliver net zero ambitions. Solar panels and wind turbines installed by vehicle manufacturers at their… Continue reading Auto plants get greener but net zero demands urgent energy grid reform
UK deal remains America’s first – and so far only – automotive trade deal
The implementation of the UK-US trade agreement this week was a landmark moment for automotive, one that brings immediate relief to many UK manufacturers for whom the US has long been a crucial export market. It also ensures American consumers can continue to buy vehicles from some of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. … Continue reading UK deal remains America’s first – and so far only – automotive trade deal