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This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars, vans and motorcycles from 2025. This will apply to new and existing electric vehicles.
The COP26 declaration on zero emission cars and vans is a landmark global agreement launched by the UK COP presidency to signal the end of polluting vehicles.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Proposes ending new non-zero emission L-category vehicles sales by 2035, and 2030 for other specified vehicles. Also seeks views on exemptions, enforcement and alternative fuel use.
The vision and action plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the United Kingdom.
Proposes ending the selling of new diesel buses within England.
Memorandum of understanding between the Department for Transport and city of Los Angeles to cooperate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.
Proposals for regulations to ensure that electric vehicle chargepoints sold or installed in the UK have smart charging functionality included.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Proposals to alter existing residential and non-residential buildings regulations to include electric vehicle infrastructure requirements.
Seeks views on areas of vehicle standards regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.
Consultation on ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans by 2035 or earlier if a faster transition appears feasible.
Plans for a CO2 emissions regulatory scheme for new cars and vans.
Plans for a CO2 emissions regulatory scheme for heavy-duty vehicles.
Request for ideas about the next steps to reducing emissions in transport and creating a decarbonisation plan ensuring we are net zero in emissions by 2050.
Proposals for introducing green number plates for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs).
Ambition sets out targets for high-powered chargepoints across England's motorway and A road network.
A consultation document exploring the appropriate definition for a zero emission capable taxi in order to apply an exemption from the VED supplement for expensive cars.
Seeks views on measures to support the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) proposed for inclusion in the Modern Transport Bill.
Call for evidence on ways to increase the uptake of ultra low emission vehicles in the UK market.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A clear vision for infrastructure and the steps being taken to remove barriers for those interested in plug-in vehicle infrastructure.
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