clean air zones
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Fleet industry news 14 Oct 2020Leeds 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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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 2020Bath 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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Fleet200 news 8 Oct 2020Fleet200: Average CO2 emissions show slight drop compared with 2019
And that’s despite new WLTP testing regime producing higher figures
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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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General News 9 Sep 2020Improving air quality could boost UK economy by £1.6bn, finds CBI
The UK economy could be boosted by £1.6 billion a year if it met World Health Organisation guidelines for air pollution, a report by CBI Economics has found.
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Fleet industry news 24 Aug 2020Manchester developing CAZ vehicle finance scheme
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) continues to plan for charging clean air zone in 2022 despite other local authorities assessing their need following pollution falls.
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General News 24 Aug 2020
Bristol to reverse CAZ plans
Bristol City Council may reverse its plan to introduce a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and is looking at alternative options to improve air quality.
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Environment news 19 Aug 2020Sites with highest pollution excluded from expanded ULEZ
Pollution higher in neighbourhoods outside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, according to new analysis by Environmental Defense Fund Europe (EDF Europe).
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Environment news 19 Aug 2020Leeds puts brakes on CAZ plans
Leeds City Council has suspended the introduction of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) while it re-assesses the air quality issues in the city.
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Manufacturer news 10 Aug 2020BMW introduces plug-in hybrid ‘eZones’ in the UK
BMW plug-in hybrid models are now able to automatically switch to ‘EV mode’ in designated areas of London and Birmingham, using the brand’s eZone technology.
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Environment news 7 Aug 2020Birmingham Council launches new air quality action plan
Birmingham City Council has approved a new air quality action plan for public consultation.
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Fleet industry news 7 Aug 2020TfL prepares for expansion of London ULEZ
New cameras are being installed ahead of the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to the North and South Circular.
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Environment news 6 Aug 2020Cambridgeshire and Peterborough latest to launch e-scooter trials
European e-scooter operator Voi has been appointed on a 12-month trial basis to provide e-bikes across the region and test out e-scooters in the centre of Cambridge.
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Fleet industry news 31 Jul 2020Penalty points warning as e-scooter trials in Milton Keynes announced
Milton Keynes Council and Lime have announced a partnership to launch a full-scale e-scooter trial in the city.
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Fleet industry news 29 Jul 2020
Ants help route optimisation for fleets and cut emissions
New route optimisation technology for fleets operating in urban areas, based on the behaviour of ants, has been developed by university researchers.
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Fleet industry news 14 Jul 2020Fleets reveal top challenges they face over next five years
Fleet managers are having to adapt fast to new demands placed upon them by Covid-19, but new research suggests some familiar challenges remain.
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Environment news 7 Jul 2020Workplace parking levies and charging schemes to aid transport-led recovery
Campaign for Better Transport suggests wants Government intervention so local transport networks are based on active travel, shared and public transport.
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Fleet industry news 16 Jun 2020EVs to get green number plates from autumn
The Government has given the go-ahead for pure electric vehicles (EVs) to be identified by a green number plate.
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Environment news 21 May 2020Fleet initiatives awarded share of £2m e-cargo bike fund
Funding has been awarded to 18 local authorities from the £2 million ‘eCargo Bike Grant Fund’ by the Energy Saving Trust.
