Another commitment from Defra today to consult on regulations for recycling batteries. This has been promised since the end of 2021. (from assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6645d949…)

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Also, the proportion of zero emission HGVs sold in 2023 is double that of 2022.
But only from 0.3% to 0.6%.
HGVs ares responsible for sixth of domestic transport emissions so 2024 needs to be the year of the lorry in government decarbonisation policy focus.

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I would never have the courage to protest like this. All the power in the room is with the top table - takes a lot of courage. Much respect.

Over half of van drivers in the UK now think that EVs are more cost effective that petrol and diesel vans.

Almost a third cited the ULEZ expansion as a reason why they want to switch.

Bringing people who use vans for work on the transition is essential.

vanfleetworld.co.uk/majority-of-va…

A pleasure to join the ⁦EVA England⁩ for the launch of their EV Drive’s Manifesto 2024.

The number of EV’s on the road has risen substantially, totalling 16% of new car sales in 2024.

But challenges remain especially around affordability and charging
infrastructure.

Great to join EVA England for the launch of their manifesto and plans to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles.

Cheaper driving and lower emissions are valuable prizes.

It’s so important to bust the myths and reassure consumers that going electric is good news.

And good that Anthony Browne MP is first to mention how vital EV transition is. As he says, ZEV Mandate is biggest single carbon cutting policy there is.

At EVA England reception, Bill Esterson recommits a Labour government to original 2030 ICE new car sales phase out alongside bearing down on energy costs and improving charging network

New from T&E: Half of Europe's battery production plans are at risk without stronger government action (UK's are all medium-risk).
More here: transportenvironment.org/articles/europ…