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All manufacturers accused of cheating on diesel emissions tests

Harcus Parker issues class action lawsuits on diesels sold between 2009 and 2018.

emissions 5 Mar

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E10 petrol to be available in the UK from September

Government says E10 fuel – a blend of petrol and ethanol – could cut transport CO2 emissions by 750,000 tonnes a year.

fuel and fuel cards 25 Feb

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SMS sets target to become carbon neutral by 2030

Energy Infrastructure company, SMS, has set the target to become carbon neutral by 2030.

electric and hybrid vehicles 24 Feb

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New anti-idling campaign targets drivers in London

Drivers who leave their engines idling are being targeted in a new campaign led by the City of London Corporation and Camden Council.

Air quality 22 Feb

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British Gas commits to electrify its fleet by 2025

British Gas says it plans to never order another ICE vehicle again after signing a deal for a further 2,000 Vivaro-e electric vans from Vauxhall.

electric and hybrid vehicles 22 Feb

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Consultation on Government plans to 'simplify' EV charge points

The Government wants charge point operators to make charging an electric vehicle (EV) no different to fuelling a petrol or diesel car.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 15 Feb

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New AA Smart Lease launched to help CAZ compliance

The AA has launched a new car leasing product, AA Smart Lease, through LeasePlan, to help give drivers access to cars compliant with clean air zones (CAZs).

clean air zones 8 Feb

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Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions

A record number of vehicles – almost 1.3 million – failed their MOT last year, because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, new data suggests.

MoT 28 Jan

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Government considering limiting sale of ICE cars ahead of 2030

Sales of petrol and diesel cars could be curtailed ahead of the Government’s 2030 ban, when it publishes the finer details of its strategy in the spring.

diesel ban 27 Jan

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Council urged to scrap workplace parking levy plans

Plans to introduce a workplace parking levy in Leicester should be scrapped while businesses struggle with the impact of Covid-19, says city councillor.

workplace parking levy 6 Jan

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Two-thirds of fleets say 2030 petrol and diesel ban is too soon

Inadequate charging infrastructure and limited range are biggest barriers to electric vehicle adoption, according to Fleet News poll.

electric and hybrid vehicles 23 Dec

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Electrification by 2030 is achievable, but co-ordinated action is needed

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), reacts to Government ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans from 2030.

electric and hybrid vehicles 23 Dec

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Gist trials Ecogen generators on its fleet

Gist has begun trialling hydraulic-driven Ecogen generators on its fleet to improve air quality by reducing fuel consumption as well as CO2 and Nox.

Air quality 22 Dec

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Support for road pricing grows as MPs launch inquiry

Three in five people say they support charging motorists a fee to drive around towns and cities. One in four are strongly supportive, Ipsos Mori poll suggests.

road pricing 21 Dec

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Councils demand more powers as they commit to 'net zero' by 2030

Regional leaders from 41 councils have committed to cutting council emissions to ‘net zero’ by 2030, and emissions from their communities by 2045.

clean air zones 20 Dec

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Mayor wants share of VED or Greater London congestion charge

Company car and van drivers could be charged to enter Greater London if Government does not give the capital £500m from vehicle excise duty (VED).

Transport for London (TfL) 14 Dec

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Home delivery boom fuels congestion and air quality concerns

A boom in home deliveries has raised fears about congestion and the impact on air quality, according to new research from LeasePlan.

electric and hybrid vehicles 10 Dec

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Green number plates make cheaper parking for EVs possible

The first electric vehicles will be given green number plates from today, with Government suggesting the move could unlock incentives for drivers and fleets.

electric and hybrid vehicles 8 Dec

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