Ban on new petrol and diesel trucks by 2040

By Jordan Marshall2021-07-14T09:47:00

Transport decarbonisation plan to phase out polluting HGVs, while pinning hope on new technology to make aviation green

The government has published its transport decarbonisation plan, just months before hosting the COP26 summit, setting out a blueprint for cutting emissions from sea, air, road and rail travel.

The plan, meant to be pathway for the whole transport sector to reach net zero by 2050, includes phasing out the sale of new diesel and petrol heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) by 2040. This proposal, subject to consultation, would have implications for the construction sector, which relies on HGVs to get materials and products to sites.

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