IN a significant move towards sustainability, 20% of van operators plan to use electric vans during 2019. This high commitment to greener vehicles was revealed in the Freight Transport Association’s 2019 Logistics Report, which surveyed 500 transport and logistic firms. More than 30% of those surveyed intended to use alternative fuels during 2019, and of…
ANDREW Stephenson MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, confirmed the revised Plug-in Car Grant will be with us in its current format until at least 2020. Speaking to the 200 guests at the BVRLA organised Parliamentary Reception (June 18, 2019) Mr Stephenson also added: “On a…
A NEW government-approved scheme has been launched to identify dealerships skilled to work on electric vehicles (EVs). Called Electric Vehicle Approved, the accreditation recognises businesses with knowledge, capability and commitment to electric vehicles. This will includes car dealerships with staff skilled in selling and servicing electric vehicles. The government says that uncertainty and poor advice…
THE number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the used market has risen by 27% since 2017. A study by cap hpi found used vehicle disposal data in the UK had risen to 30% compared with the first two months of 2018 to 2019. The automotive data provider noted that despite a low starting base, EVs…