Air quality
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Environment news 24 Nov 2020Fleets call for ‘fast-track’ action on air pollution
A group of transport businesses and organisations, including DPD and Lime, are urging the UK government to fast-track action on air pollution.
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Electric fleet news 19 Nov 2020Zero-emission capability crucial to which hybrids remain on sale
The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) has attempted to clarify the types of hybrid cars and vans that will be allowed to remain on sale until 2035.
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Fleet industry news 18 Nov 2020Fleet and leasing industry reacts to 2030 diesel and petrol ban
Fleet and leasing industry welcomes ban but says support will be needed for fleets to make the transition.
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Electric fleet news 18 Nov 2020New petrol and diesel car and van ban confirmed
New petrol and diesel cars and vans will not be allowed to be sold in the UK from 2030.
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Electric fleet news 16 Nov 2020Diesel and petrol new car and van ban from 2030, reports suggest
The Government has decided to bring forward the ban on new diesel and petrol cars and vans by 10 years from 2040 to 2030, reports suggest.
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Fleet industry news 2 Nov 2020One-in-eight company car drivers still claims private fuel
Car fuel benefits are often costly from a tax perspective, because the taxable benefit is fixed and takes no account of the actual private use in the year.
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Electric fleet news 30 Oct 2020EV charging infrastructure ‘not fit for purpose’
Richard Jones, managing director of Lex Autolease and Black Horse, says parts of the country are poorly served, limiting the wider adoption of EVs.
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Fleet industry news 21 Oct 2020Publish company car tax tables to 2030, says AFP
The Association of Fleet Professionals says fleets need to be able to plan EV strategies if a ban on the sale of new diesel and petrol cars is brought forward.
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Electric fleet news 15 Oct 2020
EV supply threat lifted with new Government CO2 targets
Tough new carbon emissions targets for carmakers after a warning a lack of legislation could threaten UK electric vehicle (EV) supply in 2021.
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Fleet industry news 14 Oct 2020
Leeds clean air zone ‘no longer required’
The clean air zone (CAZ) in Leeds is no longer required after fleets switched to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review has found.
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Manufacturer news 8 Oct 2020Renault steps up anti-idling campaign at school crossings
Renault has demonstrated the dangers of unnecessary idling outside schools with a new school crossing lollipop that measures air quality.
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Fleet industry news 8 Oct 2020Venson research highlights appetite for more CAZs to promote EV uptake
Venson Automotive Solutions is supporting this year’s Clean Air Day (October 8), with a survey by the company revealing that 47% of people want to play their part in reduction pollution by tackling traffic emissions.
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Fleet industry news 8 Oct 2020
Bath to charge vehicles to enter clean air zone from March
Bath’s CAZ had been due to be switched on in November but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Fleet industry news 25 Sep 2020Reflex Vehicle Hire supports 2030 petrol and diesel ban
Reflex Vehicle Hire has said it supports the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, which is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
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Electric fleet news 22 Sep 2020Electric fleets coalition calls for 2030 petrol and diesel ban
A coalition of 27 companies is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.
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Fleet industry news 21 Sep 2020Fleet help needed for clean air zone research
Fleets that use telematics are being urged to help researchers ahead of the introduction of charging clean air zones (CAZs) next year.
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Fleet industry news 21 Sep 2020Roads data suggests rush hour return
But RAC data suggests increased traffic a result of the school-run rather than commuters travelling to work.
