September was best ever month for new EV sales
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), September was the best month ever for new electric vehicle sales.
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SMMT report: Record year for carbon reduction despite slow economic progress
The past year has seen the UK automotive industry hit hard by the pandemic with automotive sector turnover down by -24.6%.
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SMMT: Electrified vehicle demand surges in August
Demand for the latest battery electric (BEV), hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles has surged, up 32.2%, 45.7% and 72.1% respectively, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Commercial vehicle industry calls for decarbonisation plans before bans
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on government to work with industry to develop a plan that facilitates the transition to zero emission HGVs, before it commits an end of sale date for conventionally fuelled trucks.
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Plug-ins continue to rise as new car market slows
July’s new car registrations fell by -29.5% to 123,296 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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Comment: Charging infrastructure must keep pace with demand for EVs
Charlie Jardine, CEO and founder of EO Charging, explains why the rollout of public charge points in the UK must pick up pace in order to keep up with demand for electric vehicles.
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Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port turns to EV production after £100m investment
The future of Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port car plant has been secured after Stellantis announced a £100 million investment in the company’s manufacturing plant to transform the site for a new era in electric vehicle manufacturing.
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New car market recovery squeezed by supply issues
Consumer confidence steady but global semiconductor shortage impacts vehicle supply, says SMMT. New car registrations in June grew 28.0% year-on-year
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SMMT launches plan to secure the future of UK automotive industry
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched its plan, ‘Full Throttle: Driving UK Automotive Competitiveness’, to help secure the future of UK’s motoring sector.
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Plug-in vehicles account for 13.8% of market share
Plug-in vehicle market continues to rise, accounting for 13.8% of new car registrations in 2021.
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