tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/charging-into-the-future-government-set-to-deliver-over-100000-more-ev-chargepoints 2025-06-13T00:01:01+01:00 Charging into the future: government set to deliver over 100,000 more EV chargepoints Local authorities across England are set to enter into contracts with chargepoint operators, making it easier for everyone to switch to EVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/less-paperwork-more-chargepoints-government-cuts-red-tape-to-make-it-easier-quicker-and-cheaper-to-switch-to-evs 2025-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 Less paperwork, more chargepoints: government cuts red tape to make it easier, quicker and cheaper to switch to EVs Drivers no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle chargepoints, helping them save up to £1,100 a year. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-nearly-38-million-to-bring-319-new-green-buses-to-communities-across-england 2025-04-08T00:01:09+01:00 Government invests nearly £38 million to bring 319 new green buses to communities across England Funding will make bus travel cleaner and more affordable for passengers, while helping the UK to meet its zero emissions goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/backing-british-business-prime-minister-unveils-plan-to-support-carmakers 2025-04-06T00:00:00+01:00 Backing British business: Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate will be changed to make it easier for industry to upgrade to make electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/public-chargepoints-in-the-uk-hit-75000-milestone 2025-03-12T00:00:00+00:00 Public chargepoints in the UK hit 75,000 milestone Government is investing over £2.3 billion to ensure number of chargers will continue to grow, giving people the confidence to switch to EVs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/electric-boost-over-16000-electric-vehicle-chargers-on-the-way-for-the-midlands 2025-03-07T09:44:57+00:00 Electric boost: over 16,000 electric vehicle chargers on the way for the Midlands New chargepoints will power growth, cut emissions and improve lives in the Midlands and beyond. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/120-million-to-roll-out-more-electric-vans-taxis-and-motorbikes 2025-02-25T00:00:00+00:00 £120 million to roll-out more electric vans, taxis and motorbikes We are making it easier, faster and cheaper for people across the UK to switch to electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-backs-local-plans-for-clean-air-in-greater-manchester--2 2025-01-23T09:59:48+00:00 Government backs local plans for clean air in Greater Manchester Drivers in Greater Manchester will not face additional charges as the area is set to benefit instead from an £86 million scheme to clean up the region’s air tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/phasing-out-the-sale-of-new-petrol-and-diesel-cars-from-2030-and-support-for-zero-emission-vehicle-zev-transition 2025-01-06T10:53:45+00:00 Phasing out the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and support for zero emission vehicle (ZEV) transition Our transition plans promise cleaner air and quieter streets, enhancing the quality of life in our communities. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/industry-encouraged-to-shape-uk-transition-to-zero-emission-vehicles 2024-12-24T00:00:00+00:00 Industry encouraged to shape UK transition to zero emission vehicles Seeking views on how to restore the 2030 phase out date for new purely petrol and diesel cars and make the transition to zero emission vehicles a success. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/farming-and-construction-vehicles-set-for-hydrogen-powered-revolution 2024-03-27T11:25:36+00:00 Farming and construction vehicles set for hydrogen-powered revolution Greener construction and farming vehicles set to improve sustainability by reducing emissions from the tailpipe. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-drivers-as-millions-delivered-for-ev-chargepoints-across-the-country 2024-03-18T00:01:00+00:00 Boost for drivers as millions delivered for EV chargepoints across the country Dedicated chargepoint funding will support people in making the switch from petrol and diesel cars to electric vehicles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-to-help-more-black-cab-drivers-go-green-with-further-funding-support 2024-02-21T10:00:10+00:00 Government to help more black cab drivers go green with further funding support Plug-in Taxi Grant provides funding of £6,000 per electric taxi vehicle and is extended until April 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/case-studies/195-million-to-help-transport-in-north-east-england-levelling-up-fund-2 2024-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 £19.5 million to help transport in North East England (Levelling Up Fund 2) Almost £20 million from the Levelling Up Fund was allocated to County Durham, Tyne and Wear and Northumberland to improve the availability and quality of sustainable zero emission transport options in the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/rollout-of-electric-vehicle-chargepoints-to-be-accelerated 2024-02-05T00:00:00+00:00 Rollout of electric vehicle chargepoints to be accelerated New measures will mean EV owners benefit from easier and more convenient access to chargepoints. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-funding-to-boost-jobs-and-hydrogen-transport-in-the-north-east 2024-01-17T00:00:00+00:00 New government funding to boost jobs and hydrogen transport in the North East Green hydrogen refuelling station to be built near Middlesbrough, helping to increase economic growth in the area and decarbonise the transport network. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/pathway-for-zero-emission-vehicle-transition-by-2035-becomes-law 2024-01-03T00:01:00+00:00 Pathway for zero emission vehicle transition by 2035 becomes law 80% of new cars and 70% of new vans sold in Great Britain will now be zero emission by 2030, increasing to 100% by 2035. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/families-could-use-electric-vehicle-batteries-to-power-homes-and-save-on-bills-as-government-backs-new-charging-technologies 2023-12-20T00:00:00+00:00 Families could use electric vehicle batteries to power homes and save on bills as government backs new charging technologies The government announces funding for new charging technologies, which mean families could use their electric vehicle batteries to power their homes and save on bills. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/boost-for-electric-vehicle-drivers-as-50000-public-chargepoints-installed-across-the-uk 2023-12-13T11:24:44+00:00 Boost for electric vehicle drivers as 50,000 public chargepoints installed across the UK The UK leads the transition to net zero and is on target to install 300,000 public electric vehicle chargepoints by 2030. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-secretary-announces-70-million-boost-for-more-rapid-electric-vehicle-chargers-at-cop28 2023-12-06T11:30:00+00:00 Transport Secretary announces £70 million boost for more rapid electric vehicle chargers at COP28 EV chargepoint pilot scheme at motorway service areas to support government’s vision of transition to electric vehicles.