First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Select Committee
Transport Committee
HC 27
28 July 2021
Government response
Fifth Special Report - Zero emission vehicles: Government Response to the Committee’s First Report · published 25 Oct 2021
Recommendations & Conclusions
7 results
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 26
A zero emission vehicle mandate would: • be revenue neutral; • provide certainty to allow...
Conclusion
A zero emission vehicle mandate would: • be revenue neutral; • provide certainty to allow manufacturers to invest in the UK and supply a sufficient volume of ZEVs to meet the UK’s decarbonisation commitments; • reduce costs for consumers by …
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Government Response Summary
The government partially accepts, agreeing a new regulatory framework is needed and stating its preferred option is deploying a Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate combined with CO2 regulation.
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Recommendation
Accepted
The Government must define ‘significant zero emissions capability’ for the automotive manufacturing industry, while ensuring...
Recommendation
The Government must define ‘significant zero emissions capability’ for the automotive manufacturing industry, while ensuring that only the cleanest possible hybrid technology is available until 2035. It should also maintain a technology-neutral approach to the transition to ZEVs and explore …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, stating it has consulted on defining ‘significant zero emissions capability’ and will respond shortly. It confirms a technology-neutral approach to ZEVs and outlines ongoing support for hydrogen transport and increased Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation targets.
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Recommendation
Accepted
Drivers who do not have access to off-street parking and who live in rural or...
Recommendation
Drivers who do not have access to off-street parking and who live in rural or remote areas may struggle to charge their vehicles. To ensure that a comprehensive network of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is in place by 2030, sub-national …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, committing to ensuring no areas are left behind in EV charging. The upcoming Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy will outline roles and responsibilities for stakeholders, including local authorities, to ensure local planning and deployment of chargepoints.
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Recommendation
Accepted
Para 45
As part of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain: a) how...
Recommendation
As part of its electric vehicle charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain: a) how it will support all regions and local authorities to deliver sufficient and well- maintained charging infrastructure solutions tailored to local needs, so that no area …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts, committing to ensure no areas are left behind. The upcoming Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy will outline stakeholder roles and responsibilities for local chargepoint planning and deployment, and they will monitor market activity, ready to intervene if needed to accelerate deployment.
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 69
Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive.
Conclusion
Charging an electric vehicle should be convenient, straightforward, and inexpensive. To boost consumer confidence in the charging network, to maximise convenience and value for motorists and to facilitate connectivity, all charge points should Zero emission vehicles 35 be interoperable and …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts, agreeing the public charging network should be seamless. They have proposed measures for app-free charging, pricing transparency, and easy chargepoint location, and will publish a consultation response in Autumn and lay legislation in early 2022.
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Recommendation
Accepted
Para 70
In the charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain how it will improve the consumer...
Recommendation
In the charging infrastructure strategy, the Government must explain how it will improve the consumer experience at public charge points and ensure that a) drivers can seamlessly access any charging network in any location at any time; and b) charge …
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Government Response Summary
The government accepts the recommendation, committing to publishing its response to the Consumer Experience at Public Chargepoints consultation in Autumn and laying related legislation in early 2022. The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy will also set out expectations for chargepoint operators to incentivise investment.
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Conclusion
Accepted
Para 78
We welcome the Government’s commitment to mandate that all new private charge points should be...
Conclusion
We welcome the Government’s commitment to mandate that all new private charge points should be equipped with smart functionality and to introduce the relevant legislation later in 2021.
Government Response Summary
The government accepts and welcomes the committee's support, confirming it will bring forward legislation in Autumn 2021 to mandate smart functionality and default off-peak charging for all new home and workplace EV chargepoints in Great Britain.
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