Tag : ZEV mandate
ZEV mandate revisions draw polarised reactions
The UK’s automakers, climate groups and charging and fleet firms have responded to the ZEV mandate changes with deeply polarised reactions.
Weaker ZEV mandate could land UK drivers with £40bn ‘petrol premium’
A potential weakening of the ZEV mandate families stuck paying a £1,600 a year petrol premium “simply because there aren’t enough electric cars to go round”.
New white paper on managing ageing diesel van fleets as result of ZEV mandate
A new white paper designed to help operators prepare for ageing diesel van fleets caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate is now out.
EVUK sets out five steps to boost EV uptake
Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), the EV industry-to-consumer body, has revealed five clear steps to help an early wave of mainstream car buyers go electric in its … Read More »
ZEV mandate reform needed to support UK auto sector jobs, Unite tells Labour
Trade union Unite has set out its views on changes needed to the UK’s ZEV mandate to support thousands of UK automotive sector jobs.
Fewer chargers and higher prices if ZEV mandate weakened, warns charging sector
The rollout of widespread, affordable charging infrastructure will be jeopardised if the ZEV mandate, which governs EV sales quotas in the UK, is altered, the EV … Read More »
Zenith clamours government for EV incentives
Zenith, along with fleet industry body the BVRLA, is calling on the Government to help drivers switch to EVs after a new study found the majority … Read More »
UK set to miss 2028 ZEV mandate targets without ‘tangible’ incentives
The UK will miss crucial targets on zero-emission vehicle sales by 2028 if major consumer concerns are not addressed.
UK car industry met ZEV mandate last year, analysis reveals
All car manufacturers have successfully complied with the UK’s electric car sales mandate for 2024, new research finds.
Radical government action needed to solve ZEV mandate issues
Radical action – not government “tinkering” – is essential to solve issues surrounding the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to FleetCheck.
Dealers back ZEV mandate rethink for vans
Dealers have lent their backing to calls for a short-term rethink on the ZEV mandate for commercial vehicles and proposals to cut regulatory burdens for fleets … Read More »
ZEV mandate consultation opens to explore flexibilities and hybrids
The much-awaited consultation on the UK’s zero emission vehicle mandate has opened, giving the automotive and charging industries the chance to have their say on the … Read More »
ZEV mandate rollback would threaten UK investment, government warned
Weakening ZEV mandate targets would threaten billions of pounds of UK investment, the UK government has been warned.
Ford boss amplifies industry call for EV incentives and ZEV mandate reset
Ford of Britain chief Lisa Brankin has intensified industry calls for fresh electric vehicle incentives and a rethink on the ZEV mandate structure, warning that targets … Read More »
Rush to hit ZEV mandate targets will impact residual values, warns Cox
Pressure on carmakers to hit ZEV mandate targets will create an “unrealistic and unnatural market” that will impact future residual values, according to Cox Automotive.
New government should rethink ZEV mandate for vans, says FleetCheck
The incoming government should re-evaluate the zero emissions vehicle (ZEV) mandate for vans to reflect wide-ranging issues faced by fleets, according to FleetCheck.
ZEV mandate, new EV OEMs and fleet skills shortages spotlighted at AFP conference
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, new manufacturer entrants, controlling insurance costs and skills shortages are the key issues facing fleets this year, according to the … Read More »
ZEV order quotas creating dilemmas for van fleet replacements, warns AFP
Fleets ordering new diesel vans are being hit by eLCV quotas stipulated by manufacturers in response to the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate.
BVRLA comment: The sky’s the limit
Toby Poston, director of corporate affairs at the BVRLA, on managing the ZEV mandate.
ZEV new car mandate could put used car market ‘on a knife edge’, warns Indicata
The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate for new cars risks damaging the used market as OEMs look to meet their zero emissions new car targets in … Read More »
ZEV mandate with electric vehicle sales targets becomes law
New laws requiring car and van makers to sell a minimum percentage of zero emission vehicles have come into force in Britain as of today (3 … Read More »
Comment: ZEV mandate could lead to fines worth £2.4bn in 2024
Britain has confirmed its ZEV mandate with a mandatory BEV share of 22% in 2024. A calculation based on new registrations in the last 12 months … Read More »
UK’s largest fleets call for ambitious ZEV mandate
Major UK fleets including BT Group, LeasePlan, Openreach and Royal Mail have called on the Government to set clear, ambitious sales targets for zero-emission vehicles in … Read More »
AFP Comment: Don’t cut off the car choices
Will fleets stockpile existing vehicles to sidestep electrification…? By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).