Truck industry urges technology-open transition as ZEV uptake stalls
The government is being urged to ensure Britain’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) operators have access to every available technology to cut carbon emissions.
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HGV market dips in Q1 as zero emission uptake falls
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -2.7% in the first quarter of 2026 with 9,471 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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HGV demand dips in 2025 as nascent ZEV uptake grows
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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HGV market declines in Q2 but zero emission uptake reaches record levels
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations fell by -11.2% in the second quarter of 2025, with 10,185 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
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