Issue No. 2: SMMT: industry united against ZEV mandate targets
Whole industry says ZEV mandate targets are unworkable, plus 9 more fleet must-knows.
SMMT says the industry is aligned on one thing this week: the ZEV mandate's current trajectory doesn't work, whatever the politics say. That puts fleet buyers in an awkward spot, caught between compliance deadlines that may yet move and order books that need decisions now. This issue covers what's actually changing versus what's just noise.
DfT targets grid upgrades to unlock motorway rapid charging
Government consultation launched to reduce electricity network upgrade costs for motorway EV charging infrastructure.
Chevin tiered FleetWave pricing targets mid-size operators
Chevin Fleet Solutions unveiled FleetWave, a new fleet management dashboard platform.
DP World opens electric HGV rental scheme for cautious hauliers
DP World expanded its Low Carbon Truck Programme with EVITA, enabling UK hauliers to trial battery-electric HGVs.
Manufacturers and drivers align: 2027 ZEV targets are fixed, plan accordingly
BEAMA analysis warns that weakening UK's ZEV mandate could cost the economy at least £2.9bn, with motor industry united against dilution.
Grid decarbonisation delays could undermine 2030 EV strategy
LCP Delta report indicates UK will fall short of 2030 Clean Power target by approximately 12%.
Renault Group and tyre maker target EV range via rolling resistance
Continental and Renault Group partner to develop energy-efficient electric vehicles using low rolling-resistance tyres.
Electra's e-Hotbox cracks the asphalt repair truck problem
Electra Commercial Vehicles and Marvtech Truck Bodies launched a fully electric hotbox truck for highway maintenance fleets.
Mer installs trailer-coupled charging for Wren's ten eActros600s
Wren Kitchens installs depot charging for electric HGVs as part of £35m fleet investment programme.
Believ funds 250kW charging at 65 Mitchells & Butlers sites
Believ secured Hampshire County Council contract to deploy 17,180 public EV chargers under LEVI scheme.
Weaker ZEV Mandate could halve charging investment
EV charging infrastructure projected to generate £15.5 billion economic value over ten years; additional vehicle models now eligible for government purchase grants.
Personal Conveyance Rules Fleets Cannot Ignore
Lytx explains personal conveyance rules for commercial vehicle drivers logging off-duty driving time.
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