The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that current vehicle weight rules are making it much harder for operators to switch to electric lorries, even though the industry is under pressure to cut emissions. In a recent report, the RHA says electric HGVs can carry significantly less freight than diesel equivalents because their heavy batteries take up so much of the vehicle’s allowed weight. As a result, electric lorries may be less efficient and more expensive to use for

Fleet operators using light commercial vehicles for international work are being urged to prepare for a major regulatory change coming into force in July 2026, which will see many vans brought into scope of tachograph and drivers’ hours rules for the first time. Under the new rules, vans and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for cross‑border transport into the EU will be required to operate with second‑generation smart tachographs. This change for

The UK’s transition to electric vans continues to fall short of Government expectations, despite steady growth in demand and wider availability of battery‑electric models. Latest registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that electric vans account for around 11.8% of the new van market so far this year, less than half of the 24% share required under the Government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. While sales of electric vans are

UK haulage and logistics businesses are warning that new border rules could make international road transport into Europe much harder – unless professional drivers are given a Schengen exemption. At the centre of the issue is a rule that limits how long UK drivers can spend in Europe. Since Brexit, British drivers are classed as non‑EU nationals. That means they can only stay in the Schengen Area for 90 days in any rolling 180‑day period. Until now, this rule has been difficu

Fleet operators across the UK are being urged to move quickly to secure government support for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, as several key funding schemes enter their final months. With deadlines looming and installation lead times tightening, the industry warns that fleets delaying action could face significantly higher costs—and risk falling behind in the race toward electrification. Two major schemes—the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and the EV infrastr

The UK Government has launched its new “Get that electric feeling” campaign — and while it’s aimed at the general public, there’s a lot in it that matters directly to fleets. With EV running costs becoming a bigger part of business planning, this campaign arrives at a crucial time for operators considering the switch. At the heart of the initiative is the Electric Car Grant, offering up to £3,750 off the cost of a new EV, alongside potential savings of £1,400 a year in fuel a