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  • HGV levy reform options: environmental charging and liability changes for foreign vehicles

    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
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The second cycling and walking investment strategy

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

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Electric vehicle smart charging action plan

    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
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    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Transport decarbonisation plan

    Plan to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development updates

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

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Introduction of Vehicle Excise Duty for zero emission cars, vans and motorcycles from 2025

    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
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  • COP26 declaration: zero emission cars and vans

    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
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Amending the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) to increase carbon savings on land, air and at sea

    Proposes altering the RTFO for greater carbon savings by revised renewable targets, recycled carbon and non-biological fuel amounts, plus its role in maritime.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • L-category vehicles: ending sales of new non-zero emission models

    Proposes ending new non-zero emission L-category vehicles sales by 2035, and 2030 for other specified vehicles. Also seeks views on exemptions, enforcement and alternative fuel use.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Cycling and walking investment strategy report to Parliament 2022

    Second report to Parliament on the progress in meeting the objectives of the CWIS.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Low carbon fuel strategy: call for ideas

    Invites proposals, ideas and areas to be addressed in the creation of a long-term low carbon fuels strategy for the transport sector.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Heavy goods vehicles: ending the sale of new non-zero emission models

    When to end the sale of new non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) within the UK.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Exemptions to 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new non-zero emission HGVs 26 tonnes and under

    Call for evidence on possible exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new, non-zero emission heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) weighing 26 tonnes and under.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK

    This green paper proposes options for a carbon dioxide (CO2) regulatory framework for all new road vehicles in the UK.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • UK electric vehicle infrastructure strategy

    The vision and action plan for electric vehicle charging infrastructure within the United Kingdom.

    • From: Department for Transport
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Ending the sale of new, non-zero emission buses, coaches and minibuses

    Sets out proposals to end the sale of new, non-zero emission buses and seeks evidence about ending the sale of new, non-zero emission coaches and minibuses.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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  • Ending the sale of new diesel buses

    Proposes ending the selling of new diesel buses within England.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Automotive roadmap: driving us all forward

    This roadmap brings together the government’s policies designed to support the shift towards greener road transport.

    • From: Department for Business and Trade and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions: memorandum of understanding between DfT and the city of Los Angeles

    Memorandum of understanding between the Department for Transport and city of Los Angeles to cooperate on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transport sector.

    • From: Department for Transport and 2 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Electric vehicle smart charging

    Proposals for regulations to ensure that electric vehicle chargepoints sold or installed in the UK have smart charging functionality included.

    • From: Department for Transport and 1 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government