Emissions
More plug-in vehicles to be registered in 2021 than the whole of the last decade
“The automotive industry is putting zero-emission vehicles on Britain’s roads at pace beyond all forecasts”
Record year for carbon reduction despite COVID stalling economic progress
New analysis reveals that, due to lack of clear diesel replacement technology, just 0.2% of HGVs on the road are alternatively fuelled
Business buyers in pole position on Race to Zero as consumers stuck on the grid for electric vehicle adoption
“The announcement today confirming E10 petrol will be available for motorists from this September is another step towards the 2050 net zero target”
SMMT signs Armed Forces Covenant, reaffirming importance of recruitment and retention of veterans and service leavers for automotive industry
Comment on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion 13th February 2021 SMMT statement on Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) continuation and expansion Saturday 13 February 2021 Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive, said, We urgently need more charging points to accelerate our transition to electric motoring, so this announcement is welcome and a step in the right direction. As we race towards the phase out of sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030, we need […]
“We share government’s ambition for leadership in decarbonising road transport and are committed to the journey.”
SMMT today called on government to commit to significant long-term incentives for EV purchase and binding targets on charging infrastructure.
