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The phasing out of fossil fuels in UK transport fleets
design for electric vehicle charging points. Whilst there seems to be support from many organisations such as the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and DPD for this initiative, representatives of smaller fleets are more muted in their enthusiasm. HGV concerns One important point is that the use of an HGV is a lot more varied and demanding than that of a smaller vehicle such as a van. Careful evaluation needs to be undertaken to ensure that safety, flexibility and efficiency are maintained. There is still a lot of work to be undertaken in this area and given the current issues facing the sectors it is to be hoped that government approaches this project with a fair degree of realism and pragmatism. From comments made to us, it is an ambition which currently cannot be met technically.
While there is much support for the government target of ensuring all UK heavy goods fleets are zero-emission by 2040, some are concerned that the rhetoric is running ahead of the technology
All new heavy goods vehicles in the UK will be zero-emission by 2040, the UK government confirmed on 10 November 2021. This, combined with the UK’s commitment to phase out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans in 2030, represents a significant commitment to end the sale of all polluting road vehicles within the next two decades. The UK becomes the first country in the world to commit to phasing out new, non-zero-emission heavy goods vehicles weighing 26 tonnes and under by 2035, with all new HGVs sold in
the UK to meet zero-emission standards. A group of ministers and industry leaders committed to working towards 100% zero- emission new car and van sales by 2040 or earlier met at Transport Day at COP26. Thirty- two countries, six major vehicle manufacturers (GM, Ford, Mercedes, BYD, Volvo, JLR), 39 cities, states and regions, 28 fleets and 13 investors all jointly set out their determination for all new car and van sales to be zero-emission by 2040 globally and 2035 in leading markets. The UK government is also unveiling a new
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