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FCZ ArticleThe upcoming zero-emission HGV revolution
The UK’s push for net zero is entering a critical phase. While early efforts have focused on decarbonising sectors like energy and personal transport, attention has now turned to commercial transport - one of the hardest industries to abate. HGVs play an essential role in keeping supply ...
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MT ArticleElectric van sales rise in February as overall market shrinks, SMMT reveals
Demand for electric vans grew for the fifth consecutive month in February by over 55%, with market share rising to 9.7% – up nearly 5% on last year but still lagging behind the 16% target required under the ZEV mandate.
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MT ArticleMoto launches national roll out of 300 HGV electric charging hubs
Motorway services operator Moto is rolling out a national network of 300 electric HGV charging bays across 23 strategically located superhubs by 2030.
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FCZ ArticleClimate Change Committee report calls for incentives to help operators electrify fleets
HGV operators will need incentives to cover the upfront costs of switching to battery electric HGVs, if they are to meet government targets to end the sale of diesel trucks by 2040, according to the latest report from the Climate Change Committee (CCC).
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MT ArticleZero emission truck demand stagnates as overall market normalises
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is calling for urgent government action after its latest research revealed zero emission truck registrations fell by 7.3% in 2024, as the rest of the market normalised after a strong performance in 2023.
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MT ArticleElectric van sales increase as diesel van registrations decline in January, SMMT reveals
Whilst Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025, battery electric van (BEV) uptake rose for the fourth consecutive month, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleElectric van demand static in 2024, SMMT reveals
Electric van demand remained static in 2024, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for an urgent review of the barriers to growing electric van uptake.
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MT ArticleCV production delivers best January to October performance in 16 years, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing delivered the strongest 10-month performance since 2008, despite a slight fall in October, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleZEV Mandate “not working” says government as it launches fast track consultation
A fast track consultation of the Zev Mandate, announced yesterday (26 November), could see the government row back on mandatory targets which currently require 70% of all new van sales and 80% of all new car sales to be electric by 2030. The government is under pressure to act after ...
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MT ArticleNew van market hits three year high in October but EVs need government boost, says SMMT
Demand for new battery electric vans (BEVs) rose for the first time in five months, up 62% to 2,263 units, but fell over the year by 1.9% - accounting for just 5.6% market share, which is significantly below the 15% market share for 2024 decreed by the Zero Emission Vehicle ...
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MT ArticleCommercial vehicle production bounces back in September, latest SMMT research reveals
Commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output grew by more than a quarter in September with 14,643 vans, buses, trucks, coaches and taxis rolling off the production lines of UK factories, according to the latest research from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
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MT ArticleFreight Carbon Zero Think Tank: Unlocking the challenges of heavy duty electric truck charging infrastructure
Earlier this year, we partnered with Volvo Trucks and a number of key stakeholders in the road freight decarbonisation space to hold a Freight Carbon Zero Think Tank, a special workshop attended by a selected group of commercial vehicle and road freight stakeholders, to discuss the key challenges and concerns ...
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MT ArticleDemand for new vans rises in September but EV uptake falls again, SMMT reveals
Whilst Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew for the second month running in September, up 8.3% to record the best performance for the month in four years, new BEV registrations fell for the fourth successive month.
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MT ArticleWhy hauliers are turning to asset disposal specialists to sell used vehicles
Hauliers are facing the challenge of disposing of their ageing vehicles to generate funds to invest in new, more efficient models.
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MT ArticleUK CV manufacturing sees best July in 16 years as supply chain challenges ease, SMMT reveals
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output soared 71.7% in July to reach 15,252 units, reversing four months of decline, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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MT ArticleA ZEV mandate for HGVs: opportunity or disaster?
HGVs account for over 6% of Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions, placing a significant responsibility on our sector to decarbonise. The transition to zero-emission vehicles is well underway, with every OEM already growing its electric vehicle portfolio. So, what would a ZEV mandate for HGVs mean for OEMs already facing the ...
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MT ArticleNew HGV registrations increased in Q2
HGV registrations increased by 2.6% in Q2, reversing a decline seen in the first quarter of the year according to new figures.
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MT ArticleTransport Secretary urged to resolve electric vans crisis
The coalition behind the Zero Emission Van Plan (ZEVP) has written to the new Transport Secretary urging her to take action to get electric van usage on track, amid a “crisis” in the market.
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MT ArticleBVRLA EV report card says ‘could do better’
The sixth annual ‘Road to zero’ report from vehicle rental association the BVRLA painted a gloomy picture of the progress toward zero-emission commercial vehicles, though it said the “future looks brighter” for electric trucks as a result of the government-funded ‘Zero emission HGV and infrastructure demonstrator’ (Zehid) programme.