Defra

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Vehicle exemption deadline to avoid Government ICE ban issued

Government departments and their arms-length bodies have until the end of May to apply for an exemption from a fleet ban on petrol and diesel cars and vans.

Fleet strategy 22 Apr

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New interim director announced at Defra Group Fleet Services

Corporate property manager Tony Stevens replaces Dale Eynon as head of the 5,000-strong vehicle fleet.

appointments 8 Apr

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Defra strikes fleet management deal with Fraikin

Fraikin has secured a three-year contract to oversee the servicing, maintenance and compliance of 1,720 assets for Defra.

SMR 27 Mar

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Clean air zone ruled out for Greater Manchester

Fleets and their drivers will not face additional charges to drive into Greater Manchester after a clean air zone was ruled out, the Government has confirmed.

clean air zones 23 Jan

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Exemptions allowed to Government fleet being zero emission by 2027

DfT publishes new guidance on the Government’s commitment that all of the cars and vans it operates will be zero emission by 2027.

Fleet strategy 16 Aug

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Electrification and optimisation push Defra towards tough emission targets

Defra is well on the way to meeting the tough Government deadline of becoming 100% zero emission for all cars and vans by 2027.

Business profiles - fleet 4 Jun

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Government fleet takes delivery of 1,000th electric vehicle

Defra Group Fleet Services has delivered its 1,000th electric vehicle to the Environment Agency, marking a milestone in its decarbonisation journey.

Fleet strategy 7 Nov

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Government ‘on track’ for fleet to be zero emission by 2027

The Government says it expects to meet its 2027 target for its central car fleet to be fully zero emission.

19 Jan

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Mitie to install electric vehicle charge points for Environment Agency

Mitie has won a £4.5 million contract to install and maintain electric vehicle (EV) charge points for the Environment Agency.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 4 Aug

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Defra’s Dale Eynon on the goal of achieving zero emissions by 2027

Halving the car fleet is ‘most controversial thing I’ve had to manage’ – Dale Eynon

Business profiles - fleet 21 Jul

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Manchester clean air zone start date delayed

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Government announce Manchester's clean air zone (CAZ) has been put on hold.

clean air zones 4 Feb

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Fleet procurement: How to build relationships with suppliers

Partnerships are proving crucial as fleets negotiate the coronavirus pandemic and plan for electrification, but they demand a long-term approach that prizes value over price

Fleet procurement 16 Dec

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Fleet200: Public sector's checkered progress in pursuit of lower emissions

Pressure to improve felt more keenly among public sector fleets

Fleet200 Strategy Network 16 Oct

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Fleets reassured over used values for Mitsubishi vehicles

Pricing experts at Cap HPI have played down the potential of Mitsubishi’s decision to exit the UK having a negative impact on residual values (RVs).

30 Jul

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Updated: Fleet shock at Mitsubishi exit from UK market

Mitsubishi’s exit from the UK market will be keenly felt by many fleet operators, particularly those operating the popular Outlander PHEV.

29 Jul

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Coronavirus: No clean air zones until 2021

The introduction of clean air zones (CAZs) is to be delayed until the Government overcomes the COVID-19 pandemic.

7 Apr

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Active Building Centre – Swansea University wins 2020 Fleet News Award for Environmental Fleet of the Year

Active Building Centre – Swansea University’s commitment to an environmentally-friendly fleet stretches far beyond just using electric vehicles (EVs).

11 Mar

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Carmakers will be forced to recall vehicles

The Government is seeking new powers in the Environment Bill to compel manufacturers to recall vehicles when they do not meet the relevant environmental standards.

31 Jan