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Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

MPs on the Transport Committee are urging the Government to reform motoring taxation by introducing a ‘pay-as-you-drive’ scheme using telematics technology.

road pricing 4 Feb

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PM labels Manchester clean air zone “completely unworkable”

The Prime Minister has told MPs that Greater Manchester’s clean air zone (CAZ) is “completely unworkable” and will “damage” local businesses.

clean air zones 3 Feb

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Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

An action plan for zero emission powered two, three and four-wheeled light vehicles has been launched for Government and industry.

sustainability 2 Feb

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Manchester CAZ pause requested due to vehicle delays and cost

Government asked to pause funding to upgrade vans, taxis, coaches and minibuses, with access to new vehicles difficult and record prices in the used market.

clean air zones 21 Jan

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UK Government being sued over environmental policies

Friends of the Earth and Client Earth are both taking the UK Government to court over what they claim is a failure to tackle climate change.

Environment 19 Jan

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ULEZ expansion and higher charges considered to cut congestion

Tougher rules considered ahead of a possible road pricing scheme for London.

Transport for London (TfL) 18 Jan

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Council reveals proposed costs for new workplace parking levy

Leicester City Council has revealed a workplace parking levy (WPL) would raise £95 million during its first 10 years of operation.

workplace parking levy 11 Jan

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Clean air zones forcing employers to consider alternatives to the car

Almost two-thirds of employers (64%) plan to extend their use of public transport or shared mobility to counter the growing number of clean air zones (CAZs).

clean air zones 11 Jan

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Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

New data suggests the cost of congestion to the capital’s economy is £5.1 billion per year or £1,211 per driver.

congestion 11 Jan

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Hydrogen project to provide zero-carbon fuel

A hydrogen storage project near Glasgow has received £9.4m in government funding to help drive progress towards decarbonising the UK transport sector.

sustainability 22 Nov

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Employers turning company car benefits green, survey suggests

Employers are seeking to overhaul their company car policies, according to Willis Towers Watson’s 2021 Car Benefits Survey Report.

15 Nov

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Bristol City Council secures Government funding for CAZ

The Government has made £42 million available for greener transport initiatives in Bristol, including helping fleets upgrade vehicles.

clean air zones 12 Nov

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ULEZ expansion to cost fleets £54m, says Masternaut

Fleets face a £54 million bill in additional charges for entering the expanded ultra-low emission zone in London over the next year, according to Masternaut.

clean air zones 8 Nov

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Transport emissions impacted by rural car dependency

Car dependency outside cities must be tackled to reduce carbon emissions, according to a new report from the University of Hertfordshire.

Air quality 1 Nov

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Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

The crucial role fleets have to play in making a success of the Government’s transport decarbonisation plans was highlighted at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

Fleet and Mobility Live 28 Oct

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Consistency needed across clean air zones, says Vauxhall boss

Vauxhall MD Paul Willcox wants a single nationwide policy for clean air zones to simplify the rules and restrictions as London’s expanded ULEZ goes live today.

clean air zones 25 Oct

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Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

A pay-per-mile road-user charging scheme would be simpler, smarter and fairer than the expansion of London’s ULEZ, says think tank Centre for London.

clean air zones 22 Oct

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Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate will require a percentage of manufacturers’ new car and van sales to be zero emission each year from 2024.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 19 Oct

Chris Boardman, Transport Commissioner, and Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham

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Clean air zone support for Greater Manchester fleets

Fleets in Greater Manchester will be able apply for funding from November to buy low-emission vehicles ahead of the introduction of the Greater Manchester clean air zone in May next year.

clean air zones 7 Sept

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New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

A new type of catalytic converter is being developed that accelerates the removal of harmful nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide from engine fumes.

emissions 10 Aug

Air quality - Page 2

Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

PM labels Manchester clean air zone “completely unworkable”

Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

Manchester CAZ pause requested due to vehicle delays and cost

UK Government being sued over environmental policies

ULEZ expansion and higher charges considered to cut congestion

Council reveals proposed costs for new workplace parking levy

Clean air zones forcing employers to consider alternatives to the car

Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

Hydrogen project to provide zero-carbon fuel

Employers turning company car benefits green, survey suggests

Bristol City Council secures Government funding for CAZ

ULEZ expansion to cost fleets £54m, says Masternaut

Transport emissions impacted by rural car dependency

Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

Consistency needed across clean air zones, says Vauxhall boss

Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

Clean air zone support for Greater Manchester fleets

New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

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Air quality - Page 2

Introduce road pricing using telematics to plug tax losses, say MPs

PM labels Manchester clean air zone “completely unworkable”

Action plan for zero emission powered light vehicles launched

Manchester CAZ pause requested due to vehicle delays and cost

UK Government being sued over environmental policies

ULEZ expansion and higher charges considered to cut congestion

Council reveals proposed costs for new workplace parking levy

Clean air zones forcing employers to consider alternatives to the car

Significant reduction in car use wanted as cost of congestion revealed

Hydrogen project to provide zero-carbon fuel

Employers turning company car benefits green, survey suggests

Bristol City Council secures Government funding for CAZ

ULEZ expansion to cost fleets £54m, says Masternaut

Transport emissions impacted by rural car dependency

Video: Fleets key to Government’s transport decarbonisation plans

Consistency needed across clean air zones, says Vauxhall boss

Pay-per-mile charging scheme ‘smarter and fairer’ than expanded ULEZ

Net zero strategy: Proportion of car and van sales must be electric

Clean air zone support for Greater Manchester fleets

New catalytic converter could improve vehicle emissions in urban areas

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Court application lodged by Prohire to appoint administrators

Top five most popular electric vehicles | Omoda E5 takes top spot

Opinion: Electric vehicle used values shock the system

Prohire enters administration as staff made redundant

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Andrew Jago leaves JLR for new role at BMW

Record-breaking fine imposed on fleet for repeated overloading offences

Kia Sportage gets fresh look and new tech: pricing and specs confirmed

Senior leadership team changes at Ogilvie Fleet