Recommendations & Conclusions
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Conclusion
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 increasing the supply of electric vehicles; and • free taxpayers …
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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 increasing the supply of electric vehicles; and • free taxpayers from the annual £135 million cost of the plug-in car grant.
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Recommendation
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 the potential of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen or other …
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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 the potential of alternative fuels, such as hydrogen or other alternatives to petrol and diesel, where possible. (Paragraph 32) Charging infrastructure
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Recommendation
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 transport bodies and local authorities will need to implement strategies …
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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 transport bodies and local authorities will need to implement strategies to deliver a range of practical and accessible charging solutions to suit local needs. (Paragraph 44) 34 Zero emission vehicles
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Recommendation
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 is left behind; and b) how it will ensure that …
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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 is left behind; and b) how it will ensure that the roll-out of charging infrastructure keeps pace with the increase in EVs and that the right types of chargers are in the right locations.
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Conclusion
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 provide a seamless experience for drivers. We welcome the Government’s …
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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 provide a seamless experience for drivers. We welcome the Government’s commitment to regulate interoperability and pricing transparency for public charge points later in 2021.
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Recommendation
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 point operators are not disincentivised from investing in charging infrastructure.
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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 point operators are not disincentivised from investing in charging infrastructure.
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Government response AI 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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Department for Transport
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Conclusion
First Report - Zero emission vehicles
Accepted
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 AI 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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Department for Transport