Policy papers and consultations

Seeks views on how DfT will address the issue of multiple incentives in the case of the renewable transport fuel obligation and SAF mandate.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 17 May 2024

• Renewable transport fuel obligation: addressing multiple incentives

  Executive summary In June 2019, the UK became the first major economy in…

Seeking views on whether hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) should be legally permitted to operate on roads.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 27 March 2024

• Enabling road use of hydrogen-powered non-road mobile machinery

  Introduction Non-road mobile machinery (NRMM) is a broad category that…

Seeks views on the sustainability criteria, eligibility principles and reward rate for recycled carbon fuels in the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 16 February 2024

Seeks views on changing legal access for street works carried out by electric vehicle chargepoint operators.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 5 February 2024

The rapid charging fund (RCF) will enable a comprehensive ultra-rapid charging network by funding prohibitively expensive grid connections. Views from this consultation will help design the fund.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 6 December 2023

Seeking views on the final design of the UK’s ZEV mandate and CO2 emissions regulation for new cars and vans.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 25 October 2023

Seeks views on areas of transport regulation that are outdated, a barrier to innovation or not designed with new technologies and business models in mind.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 25 October 2023

To inform the development of a zero emission heavy goods vehicle and coach infrastructure strategy.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 19 October 2023

Seeking views on licence flexibility alterations including training requirements, vehicle type, towing allowance and eligible powertrains.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 10 October 2023

Supports motorists by making driving as straightforward, accessible, environmentally responsible and safe as possible.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 2 October 2023

Report summarising the effectiveness of the AFIR regulations and how they have been implemented.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 31 May 2023

Progress report on what the government has achieved in the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

• From: Office for Zero Emission Vehicles
• Updated: 31 May 2023

Invites feedback on policy proposals to improve the consumer experience at public chargepoints.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 30 March 2023

Seeks additional views on the design of the UK’s ZEV mandate for cars and vans.

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 30 March 2023

Proposes introducing a replacement HGV levy in which carbon dioxide emissions, estimated according to the weight of the vehicle, are taken into account.

• From: Department for Transport and 1 others
• Updated: 15 March 2023

Sets out the government's ambition for walking and cycling until 2025.

• From: Active Travel England and 1 others
• Updated: 10 March 2023

The steps that government and Ofgem will take to deliver energy flexibility from electric vehicle charging, providing affordable, green power.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
• Updated: 18 January 2023

Seeking views on updating Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development (circular 02/2013).

• From: Department for Transport
• Updated: 23 December 2022

This tax information and impact note is about the introduction of Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars, vans and motorcycles from 2025. This will apply to new and existing electric vehicles.

• From: HM Revenue & Customs
• Updated: 21 November 2022

The COP26 declaration on zero emission cars and vans is a landmark global agreement launched by the UK COP presidency to signal the end of polluting vehicles.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 2 others
• Updated: 17 November 2022