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Electric vehicle chargepoints to use innovative ‘smart’ technology.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The number of cars failing emissions tests has more than doubled since the new MOT introduced stricter emission rules on 20 May 2018.
Outlines items discussed at the EU Transport Council, including European environmental policy, daylight saving, zero emissions vehicles and road safety.
Changes to financial incentives reflect the ongoing success of the Plug-In Car Grant in increasing uptake of electric vehicles
Orchids and bumblebees have benefitted from green-fingered roadworkers on the A19 and the work has cultivated in a top environmental award.
Businesses working on ultra-low or zero-emission projects can apply for a share of £22 million to develop their ideas and help the UK become a world leader.
Summit aims to unlock huge economic opportunities and create a cleaner future.
Young British engineers have been showing off cutting-edge green engineering skills to the world at the international Zero Emission Vehicle Summit.
Prime Minister Theresa May's speech at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in Birmingham.
Aston Martin invest £50 million at its new St. Athan facility in Wales
PM Theresa May will announce £106 million for R&D in green vehicles, new batteries and low carbon technology at the UK's first Zero Emission Vehicle Summit.
Government gives £2 million to support the uptake of e-cargo bikes.
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners will routinely check lorries they stop at the roadside for emissions cheat devices.
Energy Minister Claire Perry has praised OVO Energy’s electric vehicle offering - enabled by smart meters - for rewarding off-peak energy use.
Call for evidence to improve our understanding of the extent and impact of emissions from brake, tyre and road wear and potential ways to address them.
The new laws will improve consumer confidence in charging electric vehicles and modernise insurance rules.
Statutory Documents amended to reflect legal changes and incorporate recent appeal decisions.
Businesses can apply for up to £40 million for projects that look at creating public areas to charge electric cars or wireless charging for commercial vehicles.
Outlines the government's Road to Zero Strategy and explains what is being done to make road transport cleaner and greener.
Driving instructors to receive bespoke training in a pilot scheme launched by Cycling Minister Jesse Norman.
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