Last year the UK Government held a consultation on the timeframe to phase out the sale of new, non-zero emission HGVs. The Government proposed that sales of new HGVs less than or equal to 26 tonnes will cease from 2035 and, from 2040, all new HGVs sold in the UK must be zero emission. The TTF’s response to the consultation was sent to members last September and can be viewed HERE. The Government’s response to the consultation and its outcome was published last week and can be viewed HERE.
Consultation on exemptions from the 2035 deadline
Last week the Government launched a consultation on exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new non-zero emission HGVs 26 tonnes and under. The consultation will close on July 22nd. The Government is seeking evidence on HGVs or HGV use cases that could justify being exempt from the 2035 phase-out date for the sale of new, non-zero emission HGVs 26 tonnes and under. These vehicles may need until 2040 to transition to zero-emission technologies. For example, they may:
- carry heavy or abnormal loads
- have an additional power draw
- spend most of their time operating in specialist or remote areas
- be used in long-haul applications
The TTF is considering a response to this consultation. If you would like to provide evidence on use cases that may warrant exemptions, please get in touch.
