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Diesel car sales slump as pure electrics rise

Diesel car sales for 2018/19 drop 26%, while battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales rise by 41%.

28 Jun

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New diesels proven to be as clean as petrol models

The latest diesel cars emit significantly less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than the upcoming Real Driving Emissions 2 (RDE2) regulations will require.

25 Feb

Monica Guise at the September 2018 Fleet200 Executive Club meeting

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Air quality debate has made fleet management a ‘dirty’ role

Fleet managers are feeling the pain of being associated with ‘dirty’ diesel vehicles despite often using the cleanest Euro 6 diesel engines.

25 Sept

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Chevin releases free whitepaper on fleet fuel choice

Chevin Fleet Solutions has released a new whitepaper, ‘Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the Job.’

15 Aug

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'Diesel still has a future in fleet, despite what the press say' says FCA: Company Car In Action 2018

Diesel still has a future as a fuel for fleets, despite what the press say, said Chris Lovegrove, total cost of ownership manager Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, at Company Car In Action 2018.

25 Jun

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ClientEarth warns of ‘domino effect’ following Germany’s second diesel ban

ClientEarth has confirmed that a “domino effect” is underway after news that Germany will put a diesel ban in place by 2019.

11 Jun

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Consultation launched on how more councils should tackle air pollution

The Government has launched a consultation on how 33 councils should reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions in the shortest possible time.

29 May

CLM Fleet Management, John Lawrence CLM.

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Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

Conflicting messages about the future of diesel and contradictory advice on how and when to introduce alternative fuel vehicles are not helping fleets.

21 May

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UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

The European Commission says it will refer the UK to the Court of Justice of the European Union for its failure to address air pollution.

17 May

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New emissions testing regime to be discussed at VRA AGM

Impact of Worldwide harmonised Light vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) and the ‘demonisation’ of diesel will be discussed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

15 May

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Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

Researchers claim to have had interest from a number of manufacturers who want to fit it to their diesel cars.

9 May

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Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Bosch claims it has achieved a “breakthrough” in diesel technology by dramtically cutting NOx emissions.

26 Apr

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Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Fears of a crash in used diesel car values prompted by air quality concerns “should now have passed”, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

18 Apr

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Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

New figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) reveal that the number of diesel cars licensed in Great Britain stood at 12.4 million at the end of 2017.

16 Apr

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Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the commitment in last November’s budget. But, MPs have questioned the Government’s commitment.

3 Apr

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VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Legal action brought against the VW Group following the ‘dieselgate’ scandal will be heard at the High Court tomorrow (Tuesday, March 27).

26 Mar

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Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

The Government says clean air funding could be available for locally targeted scrappage schemes and the retrofitting of vans and trucks to LPG.

23 Mar

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Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

The decline in diesel was largely caused by falling demand in Germany and the UK, reports Jato.

23 Mar

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ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

Key issues confronting the fleet industry include, the continuing ‘demonisation’ of diesel and the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation.

22 Mar

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MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Environmental Audit, Health and Social Care, and Transport Committees have published a joint report on air quality.

15 Mar

diesel debate

Diesel car sales slump as pure electrics rise

New diesels proven to be as clean as petrol models

Air quality debate has made fleet management a ‘dirty’ role

Chevin releases free whitepaper on fleet fuel choice

'Diesel still has a future in fleet, despite what the press say' says FCA: Company Car In Action 2018

ClientEarth warns of ‘domino effect’ following Germany’s second diesel ban

Consultation launched on how more councils should tackle air pollution

Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

New emissions testing regime to be discussed at VRA AGM

Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

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diesel debate

Diesel car sales slump as pure electrics rise

New diesels proven to be as clean as petrol models

Air quality debate has made fleet management a ‘dirty’ role

Chevin releases free whitepaper on fleet fuel choice

'Diesel still has a future in fleet, despite what the press say' says FCA: Company Car In Action 2018

ClientEarth warns of ‘domino effect’ following Germany’s second diesel ban

Consultation launched on how more councils should tackle air pollution

Take pragmatic approach to fleet fuel choice, says CLM

UK referred to European court over illegal air pollution

New emissions testing regime to be discussed at VRA AGM

Loughborough University develops technology to reduce diesel real-world emissions

Bosch claims new diesel technology cuts NOx emissions

Fear of fall in used diesel car values has passed, says VRA

Record number of diesel cars now on Britain's roads, says RAC Foundation

Government challenged on claim it will electrify 25% of fleet by 2022

VW Group class action hearing at High Court

Clean air funding available for local scrappage schemes and retrofitting vans and trucks

Diesel market share of new car sales falls in Europe

ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

MPs demand Government bans sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars earlier than planned

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Nissan cuts Qashqai emissions with new hybrid powertrain

UK vehicle production falls by a third due to ‘multiple challenges’

Drivers told to immediately stop driving Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles

New Audi Q3 unveiled: pricing and specs confirmed